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The Cowboys are confident going to A&M despite a 19-game road losing streak, the Sooners get set to face Texas Tech, two of Oklahoma's best high school players are selected for a national honor, and R.W. McQuarters gives his take on Mike Gundy's rant and what he thinks of the state of the OSU football program.

“Life is so fragile, and you don't own it”

Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik has left the hospital and returned to Florida less than a week after he was slashed in the throat by a teammate's skate.

Zednik went home Friday after being released Thursday evening, officials at Buffalo General Hospital said. Zednik lost five pints of blood after he was accidentally sliced by the skate of teammate Olli Jokinen in a game against the Sabres.

The 32-year-old forward said he barely felt the skate slice into his carotid artery, but with blood gushing from his neck he knew he was in trouble. 'I was like, Whoa. I knew I had to get to the bench.' Read more

Let the blogging begin. The IOC has given athletes the right to blog at the Beijing Games this summer, a first for the Olympics, as long as they follow the many rules it set to protect copyright agreements, ...

“This is a difficult day for the entire organization”

The Atlanta Falcons began revamping their roster Friday, releasing seven veteran players, including tight end Alge Crumpler, defensive tackle Rod Coleman and quarterback Byron Leftwich. via NFL Football Sports Betting News

The Denver Broncos placed wide receiver Rod Smith on the reserve/retired list Friday, effectively ending the career of perhaps the most accomplished pass catcher in franchise history after 13 seasons. via KIRO-TV Seattle

“I got on the radio in the red flag and told Denny that one of the two of us had to win this race”

The preseason storylines in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing are playing right out as Speedweeks hurtles toward the 50th running of the Daytona 500.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it two-for-two, adding a win in the first of Thursday's Gatorade Duel qualifying races to his Budweiser Shootout victory from Saturday.

Then, Denny Hamlin gave Toyota its first victory of any kind in Cup competition in the second 150-mile qualifying race, passing his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Tony Stewart and holding off Jeff Gordon from Hendrick Motorsports in a green-white-checkered finish. Read more

“But, this is an injury that myself and the Lakers' medical staff will just have to continue to monitor on a day-to-day basis.”

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant could miss up to six weeks due to a torn ligament on the small finger of his right hand, the team announced Thursday. via Miami Herald

NASA know-how helps swimwear company Speedo develop what they say is the world's fastest swimsuit.

“We're doing what we have to do”

The Miami Dolphins will release seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas, who plans to continue his career with another team. via WCBS-TV New York

Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia has tabled contract talks with the Cleveland Indians . via CBS SportsLine.com

“I have never intentionally provided false or misleading information to the NCAA. I intend to work within the NCAA process on this matter, and I look forward to my opportunity to do so.”

Kelvin Sampson started his Indiana coaching career under recruiting restrictions from his previous job at Oklahoma. via KVML

“We're not trying to hold things up or be difficult, but just like teams make tough decisions all the time - about cutting players or making trades - they do what's best for their team, and it's my obligation to do what's best for Devean”

Jason Kidd appeared headed to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday until Devean George's contract got in the way. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

A London gym has come up with a new exercise class which captures the spirit of well known musicals such as Saturday Night Fever and Chicago. via Reuters Video

With Roger Clemens sitting just a few feet down a congressional witness table, his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee said today that his evidence that the baseball pitcher used banned substances "is 100 ...

The 17-year-old Cliftonville batsman, Paul Stirling, has been called into the Ireland squad for next month's tour of Bangladesh, as a replacement for the regular opener, Jeremy Bray, who has pulled out with a ... via The Cricketer International

Daymond Langkow and Mark Smith scored for the Flames, who opened a five-game road trip against every team in the tough Pacific Division with an impressive comeback win despite a huge shot deficit. via The Globe and Mail

Paul Pierce had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 104-97 for their fourth straight win. via KOLD-TV Tucson

“We took a lot into consideration”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR placed drivers Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart on probation for six races Tuesday, beginning with the Daytona 500 . via Hartford Courant

The Football Association have quashed the red card issued to Lee Bowyer last weekend and also opted to take no further action against Joey Barton. via Ananova

Hong Kong Hollywood Kung Fu star Jackie Chan will take a break from films this year to promote the Beijing Olympics and recently showed off his horse-riding skills. via Reuters Video