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Sandusky takes stand at pretrial hearing to request local jurors

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:21:00 EST

Jerry Sandusky's request for greater freedom of movement -- and visits from his young grandchildren -- while he awaits trial on child sex-abuse charges was taken under advisement by a judge Friday, but prosecutors countered that Sandusky's home is not a safe place for children.

Judge: Allegations against Fine's wife not relevant in Syracuse slander suit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:51:00 EST

Salacious claims about the wife of a Syracuse assistant coach who was fired after claims that he molested boys have no bearing in the slander lawsuit two of the men brought against the team's head coach, Jim Boeheim, a judge ruled Friday.

Indians give All-Star infielder Cabrera $4.55M for one year, avoid arbitration

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST

All-Star infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a $4.55 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.

Gronkowski has injured ankle scoped, recovery to take 10-12 weeks

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:38:00 EST

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery on his injured left ankle Friday.

Ex-college QB Mustain close to minor-league deal with ChiSox

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:00 EST

A person familiar with the situation says former Arkansas and Southern California quarterback Mitch Mustain is closing in on a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox.