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Pineda joins early workouts

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Michael Pineda started his New York Yankees' career a little early.

Cruz's $16 million deal with Rangers is backloaded

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Nelson Cruz's $16 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers calls for the AL championship series MVP to receive a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $5 million this year and $10.5 million in 2013.

Retired NFL players still seeking better benefits

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The group of retired NFL players that was part of the labor talks during the lockout last year has not given up a push for better post-career care.

2nd-seeded Alexandra Dulgheru loses in Bogota

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Second-seeded Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania was knocked out of the first round of the Copa BBVA Colsanitas on Tuesday, losing to Karin Knapp of Italy 6-2, 6-2.

Maple Leafs lose Gunnarsson to ankle injury

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Keith Aulie from the American Hockey League after placing Carl Gunnarsson on the injured list.

Orioles VP: Team no longer interested in Ramirez

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles are no longer interested in free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.

Texas asking fans for patience with network

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Six months after it launched, the Longhorn Network is still struggling to be seen.

Velodrome could be sprinter's paradise at Olympics

LONDON (AP) -- Organizers have described the track at the Olympic Velodrome as a sprinter's paradise, raising the possibility of record times at the London Games.

Bulls G Derrick Rose to miss 3rd straight game

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago guard Derrick Rose will miss his third straight game because of lower back spasms when the Bulls host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

Romney protest held outside Westminster dog show

NEW YORK (AP) -- A protest outside the Westminster dog show aimed at Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has drawn about a dozen demonstrators and a few pooches.

NJ Nets sign F Andre Emmett to 10-day contract

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey Nets have signed forward Andre Emmett from the NBA D-League's Reno Bighorns to a 10-day contract.

Troicki beats De Bakker in Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Seventh-seeded Viktor Troicki defeated Thiemo de Bakker 7-6 (6), 6-0 Tuesday in the first round of the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament.

Woods to play Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods is returning to the Honda Classic for the first time since he was an amateur.

NewsBreak: Shriver plans book on Special Olympics

BOSTON (AP) -- Special Olympics CEO Tim Shriver is taking time off to write a book about the athletes he says have changed his life.

10 years later, Olympic champs return to Salt Lake

AP National Writer (AP) -- The lavender dress Sarah Hughes wore for the long program is in a museum, and her Olympic gold medal is tucked away for safekeeping.

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