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Ex-Buffalo Bill, HUD secretary Kemp has cancer (AP)
AP - The office of Jack Kemp says the former housing secretary, congressman and Buffalo Bills quarterback has been diagnosed with cancer.

Taliban ambush kills 20 Afghan police (AP)

Locates Shaghzay, Afghanistan where Afghan policemen were killed; 1 c x 2 1/2 in; 46.5 mm x 63.5 mmAP - Taliban militants ambushed a group of police while they were eating lunch in remote southern Afghanistan, killing 20 and fatally shooting the mother of one as she pleaded unsuccessfully for her son's life, an official said Thursday.


Former NBA player Antoine Walker arrested (AP)

In this undated photo provided by the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept., former NBA basketball player Antoine Walker is shown. Walker, who has been charged with suspicion of drunk driving in Miami Beach, Fla., was driving a black Mercedes without the lights on when he was pulled over early Monday morning jan. 5, 2009. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol and that Walker had a sleepy look on his face. He refused a breathalyzer test. (AP Photo/Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept.)AP - Former NBA player Antoine Walker was charged with suspicion of drunk driving in Miami Beach early Monday morning, further hurting his chances of playing again this season.


Obama to include accountability in economic plan (AP)

President-elect Barack Obama speaks to reporters after a meeting with his top economic advisers at his transition office in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)AP - President-elect Barack Obama vowed Tuesday to bar lawmakers' pet projects from his massive economic stimulus plan and to bring unprecedented accountability to federal spending.


Meyer: Utah, Texas, USC should fight to be No. 1 (AP)

Florida head coach Urban Meyer speaks during a press conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. Oklahoma will play Florida for the NCAA BCS football championship Thursday, Jan. 8. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)AP - Florida coach Urban Meyer believes Utah, Texas and Southern California should fight for their teams to be recognized as national champions.


Report: Browns to hire ex-Jets coach Mangini

Eric Mangini was fired after the New York Jets stumbled late in the season and missed the playoffs.Ex-Belichick protege was fired after New York stumbled late in season


Report: B.C. will fire coach over Jets interview

Jeff Jagodzinski led Boston College to a 9-5 season in 2008.Boston College will fire head football coach Jeff Jagodzinski after he interviewed Tuesday for the New York Jets' head coaching vacancy, according to multiple internet reports.


Georgia's Stafford, Moreno to enter NFL draft

Knowshon Moreno and Matthew Stafford talk during the Capitol One Bowl against Michigan State. Georgia junior quarterback Matthew Stafford and sophomore tailback Knowshon Moreno will announce their future plans Wednesday during a news conference at the school.


Meyer: Utah, Texas, USC should lobby for No. 1

Florida coach Urban Meyer talks to the media on Wednesday.Florida coach Urban Meyer believes Utah, Texas and Southern California should fight for their teams to be recognized as national champions.


Hornets sting L.A., end Lakers' home streak

New Orleans' David West celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 116-105 on Tuesday night to snap the Lakers’ 15-game home winning streak.


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