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  • Appeals court: Vick can keep $16M bonus (AP)

    A federal appeals court is backing the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed Judge David Doty's order saying Vick had already earned the bonuses before his dogfighting conviction, so the money wasn't subject to forfeiture.

  • New-look Magic roll past Sixers 120-106 (AP)

    Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert(notes), left, of Haiti, and forward Marreese Speights(notes) watch the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The Magic won 120-106.

    The Orlando Magic didn't spend much time hoisting their Eastern Conference championship banner. They didn't take long to adjust to a revamped roster, either. Dwight Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 points and the new-look Magic rolled to a 120-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

  • Phillies, Yankees set for World Series (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson(notes) arrives at Penn Station Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in New York, with an unidentified woman after taking the train from Philadelphia with his team. The Phillies face the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday at Yankee Stadium in New York.

    All-Stars at most spots, mixed in with MVPs and Cy Young winners. A rich roster, full of World Series success. So how come the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies are such underdogs? Probably because they're facing the team that has defined championship baseball for so long. Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees, hoping to include Alex Rodriguez in a…

  • Dolphins QB Pennington out for season (AP)

    Chad Pennington's season officially ended with a trade that didn't involve him. The Miami Dolphins placed Pennington on the reserve-injured list to create a roster spot for quarterback Tyler Thigpen, who was acquired Tuesday from the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick. Pennington hurt his right shoulder Sunday at San Diego, an injury that leaves his career in jeopardy.

  • New-look Magic begin training camp (AP)

    Orlando general manager Otis Smith only had to look at the Eastern Conference championship banner that hangs above the team's practice facility if had any regrets about overhauling a roster that got the Magic to the NBA finals last season. Just another sign that Orlando wasn't good enough. Smith had a summer full of bold moves for a team fresh off a finals appearance — moves that will…

  • Broncos sign ex-Dolphins DL Holliday (AP)

    The Denver Broncos signed veteran defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday Saturday, the same day the team trimmmed its roster by releasing 12 players. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound Holliday had 3 1/2 sacks last season for the Miami Dolphins. Defensive lineman Tim Crowder was among the players cut Saturday by new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels.

  • Rockies add Giambi to active roster (AP)

    The Colorado Rockies have added former AL MVP Jason Giambi to the active roster. The Rockies on Tuesday also added right-hander Joel Peralta, left-hander Randy Flores and catcher Paul Phillips. The 38-year-old Giambi signed a minor league contract with the Rockies Aug. 24 and was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs.