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Tiger Woods's Odds of Winning Golf's Masters Drop Since Return to Practice Tiger Woods’s odds of winning golf’s Masters Tournament are dropping since he’s returned to the course for practice with his coach.

MIT Lacrosse Player Trades Stick for Microscope in Coronary Stent Research Like many college students, Massachusetts Institute of Technology lacrosse player Will Gibson has a part-time campus job. His is different: researching why some coronary stents cause blood clots.

Minnesota Vikings' Kevin Williams Denies Steroid Use at Trial Against NFL Minnesota Vikings player Kevin Williams, who is suing the National Football League over leaked drug-test results, testified at a trial today that he never took steroids.

Giants Sign Peyton Manning's Backup Jim Sorgi to Play Behind Brother Eli Quarterback Jim Sorgi signed with the New York Giants to back up Eli Manning after spending the past six years behind Peyton Manning in Indianapolis.

Cal Ripken Jr. Says Desire to Manage Baseball Is Growing After Retirement Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. says his interest in becoming a manager is growing nine seasons after retirement.

Verizon Wireless to Show NFL Games on Mobile Phones Under Four-Year Deal Verizon Wireless won an agreement to show live National Football League games on its mobile phones, expanding its video offerings to lure smartphone customers away from rivals.

Minnesota Twins Relief Pitcher Joe Nathan Has Torn Ligament in Right Elbow Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his right elbow, the Major League Baseball team reported on its Web site.

Rich Guy Carries Own Bags to No-Name Motel: Commentary by Scott Soshnick If you’re tired of spoiled athletes, the kind of overpaid petulance that grouses about too little playing time and not enough touches, have I got a story for you.