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Percival on DL
Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain and the team filled the roster opening by activating infielder Willy Aybar on Thursday.

Delgado Benched as Slump Deepens
Willie Randolph benched Carlos Delgado Tuesday and stacked the lineup with right-handed hitters in his latest attempt to shake things up.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Sports Tourer in better shape than ever

Texas Overcomes Blunders, Pulls Away From Sun Devils
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 27 — Now this was a Holiday Bowl to remember.

The Sportsman’s Life in a ‘Bathtub Nash’
The Nash Airflyte, known as the “Bathtub Nash,” was once the vacation vehicle of choice for outdoorsmen, with seats that turned into a bed.

Lakers Hold Off Jazz, Reach Western Finals
SALT LAKE CITY — Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.

As Expected, N.F.L. Owners Opt Out of Labor Deal
In a unanimous decision Tuesday, National Football League owners decided to shorten the term of their labor deal with players, forcing sides to begin new negotiations.

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Ochoa Holds Off the Field to Win Her Third Straight Sybase Classic
Lorena Ochoa played out the drama Sunday to the last shot. And just when it seemed her game might have deserted her, she did what she had to do to win by a stroke.

An Indian Billionaire Turns the Key in Formula One
The arrival of the newest and tallest motor homes in the Formula One paddock is an overt statement of intent by the sport’s youngest team, Force India.

Power Rankings: Giant blip aside, Patriots still the ones
With the sun shining down on the Giants, Pete Prisco is ready to play a rain cloud. Yes, Eli Manning might have arrived, but the Patriots never left. Sorry, hater, Spygate be damned. The Patriots are No. 1 in our post-draft Power Rankings. The Giants: hmm, No. 3.

White-Water Rafting: Dangerous Sport or Fun Activity?
Between 2 million and 3 million hit the rapids this summer.

Bulls focusing on Rose, Beasley with top pick
Expected to contend in the East after reaching the second round of the playoffs last season, Chicago plummeted, losing 49 games. But suddenly, luck seems to be smiling on the Bulls.

Barkley pays debt, but faces a $40K fee
A prosecutor and hotel official say Charles Barkley has paid the Las Vegas Strip casino that sued him after the retired NBA star failed to pay a $400,000 gambling debt.

Barry Bonds Vs. Babe Ruth

Court Date Set for April For Rodriguez vs. W.Va.
West Virginia University and ex-coach Rich Rodriguez will get their day in court April 3, when his case against a fee imposed on his breach of contract will be heard.

Sharp Defense Gives Jayhawks Edge in Matchup of Top Guards
Brandon Rush helped Kansas get the best of Memphis with his defense despite being outscored by Chris Douglas-Roberts in a scintillating matchup of two junior wing men.

Razorbacks RB Barnett arrested on traffic warrant
Arkansas running back Brandon Barnett was arrested on an outstanding warrant for a traffic citation Tuesday night.

Cheering Section: Dying of Cancer, but Full of Life Lessons
Randy Pausch, who has pancreatic cancer and whose book, “The Last Lecture,” has been an inspiration to many, was invited to a Pittsburgh Steelers practice.

Danica Patrick off the race track, on the record
She sports around in a Lamborghini Gallardo. And yes, she can change a tire. Race car driver Danica Patrick also has a pet peeve …

Sports of The Times: A Hearing No One Needs
The nation suffered enough during the House hearing on steroid use in baseball, and Congress should not repeat that travesty over the N.F.L. videotaping controversy.