7 hours ago - By Associated Press
Jermain Defoe scored five goals, including a seven-minute hat trick, to match a Premier League record in powering Tottenham to a 9-1 rout of Wigan on Sunday.
Nov 19 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
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Nov 16 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
With his team trailing by six points and approaching the 2-minute warning, Peyton Manning was on the sideline getting ready to lead the Indianapolis Colts' offense back onto the field.

Nov 14 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
New Zealand reached the World Cup for the first time since 1982, with Cameroon and Nigeria also qualifying Saturday for next year's soccer showcase in South Africa.

Nov 7 - By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Writer
World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.
Nov 4 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
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Nov 3 - By Stuart Condie, AP Sports Writer
Manchester United and Chelsea scored late goals Tuesday to reach the next round of the Champions League with Bordeaux and FC Porto.

Nov 3 - By Julie Carr Smyth, AP Statehouse Correspondent
The best way to solve Ohio's 10 percent unemployment rate was at the heart of Tuesday's election as voters decided whether to reverse their two-decade old opposition to gambling and support casinos and potential new jobs.

Nov 2 - By Liz Sidoti, AP National Political Writer
Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.

Nov 2 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts keep finding ways to win. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally learned how Sunday.

Nov 1 - By Liz Sidoti, AP National Political Writer
President Barack Obama isn't on the ballot. Neither are all members of Congress, nor most governors.

Oct 25 - By Associated Press
Robin van Persie scored twice against a lax Tottenham defense in a 3-0 victory Saturday, helping Arsenal remain unbeaten against its Premier League rival over the last decade.
Oct 21 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
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Oct 19 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings gave one away — and are perfect no more.

Oct 17 - By Associated Press
Rubin Kazan stunned defending champion Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Oct 10 - By Stuart Condie, AP Sports Writer
Argentina survived a shaky qualifying World Cup campaign to earn South America's final automatic berth for next year's tournament, and Honduras, Switzerland and Slovakia also earned spots in the 32-nation field.
Oct 7 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
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Oct 7 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie are making a pitch for golf to enter the program for the 2016 Rid de Janeiro Olympics.

Oct 5 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
The Denver Broncos are reminding their fans of Super Bowl seasons past with their 5-0 start. The Dallas Cowboys are just relieved their season hasn't completely fallen apart heading into their bye week.

Oct 5 - By Dan Gelston, AP Sports Writer
Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley got to rest. Up ahead, they get to defend.
Oct 1 - By Raf Casert, AP Sports Writer
Everton maintained its perfect record with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Bate Borisov in Europa League on Thursday.

Oct 1 - By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer
The Minnesota Twins held a season-long countdown celebrating their final season in the Metrodome, commemorated each game by pulling down a number hanging in the left field stands.
Sep 30 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
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Sep 28 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
The Cincinnati Bengals were involved in yet another nail-biter — and it's a trend quarterback Carson Palmer would like to see end soon.

Sep 26 - By Associated Press
The surging Colorado Rockies are poised to pull off an improbable finish.