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No. 5 Miami can wrap up ACC title at Duke

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - One of Miami forward Kenny Kadji's recollections about Jim Larranaga's very first team meeting with the Hurricanes was a discussion about power-brokers in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Livestrong says it will survive, post-Lance

Leaders of the cancer charity founded by Lance Armstrong said Thursday that the organization will persevere in the wake of the cyclist's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs.


Video: Maine Zumba teacher got cash for sex

The jury in the trial of an insurance agent charged with promoting prostitution watched a video Thursday showing a sexual encounter between a Zumba fitness instructor and a man who left cash on her massage table.

Branden Grace, DeLaet share early lead at Honda

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -Branden Grace wasn't intimidated by the "Bear's Trap'' at PGA National as birdied all four of the holes in the closing section for a 5-under 65 at the Honda Classic on Thursday.

Young Cavaliers growing into winners

CLEVELAND (AP) - The young Cavaliers are suddenly developing into consistent winners. After a rough start this season, made rougher by a brutal schedule, the Cavs are showing signs of growth.

NTSB says pilot lost control in OSU plane crash

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Investigators found no evidence of mechanical failure to explain why a pilot lost control of a small plane that nosedived into an Arkansas ridge, killing the Oklahoma State women's basketball coach and three others, according to a federal report.

Djokovic, Federer reach Dubai semifinals

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten this year by routing Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-0, 6-3 as the top four seeds powered into the semifinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday.

Rodman tells Kim Jong Un he has 'friend for life'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman hung out Thursday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on the third day of his improbable journey with VICE to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and later dining on sushi and drinking with him at his palace.

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