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at 13:05 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

South Africa: Tears as court acquits Oscar Pistorius' brother in woman's death in accident

JOHANNESBURG - One Pistorius brother is free of charges — acquitted Tuesday of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a road accident. The famous younger brother, Olympian double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, still must face his day in court for shooting and killing his girlfriend.

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at 12:06 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

Bryan Colangelo out as Raptors GM, will remain with team as president

TORONTO - Bryan Colangelo is out as general manager of the Toronto Raptors, but he will remain the NBA team's president.

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at 12:00 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

Benat Intxausti of Spain wins 16th Giro d'Italia stage, Vincenzo Nibali retains overall lead

IVREA, Italy - Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favourite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered the final week.

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at 10:43 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

Baby on the way for Olympic track athletes Nikkita Holder and Justyn Warner

TORONTO - Canada's track and field super couple is about to become a threesome.

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at 01:07 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

Pouliot and De Leo score 23 apart as Winterhawks down Knights at Memorial Cup

SASKATOON - After seeing their three-goal lead evaporate, the Portland Winterhawks' quick-strike offence ensured the race for the MasterCard Memorial Cup title is still wide open.

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at 09:49 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

Champion Man United earns Premier League-record $93M from broadcasters for season

LONDON - Manchester United earned a record 60.8 million pounds ($92.7 million) in Premier League television revenue this season en route to a 20th English title.

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at 09:49 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

Cowboys QB Romo will miss at least 3 weeks of off-season workouts after removal of cyst on back

IRVING, Texas - Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of off-season workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back.

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at 01:24 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

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at 00:44 on May 21, 2013, EDT.

American League Capsules

BALTIMORE - Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.

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at 19:56 on May 20, 2013, EDT.

Person familiar with situation: Jordan changing team name from Bobcats to Charlotte Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.

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at 18:54 on May 20, 2013, EDT.

West sits out Pacers practice with leg strain, but is expected to play Game 1 vs. Heat

INDIANAPOLIS - Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg.

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at 18:51 on May 20, 2013, EDT.

Right-hander Johnny Cueto is activated from DL, set to start against Mets

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and he is set to make his first start in more than a month on Monday night.

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