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The Pacers’ Paul George put up a determined defense against the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony in the playoffs. As a reward for his efforts, George will be asked to defend LeBron James next.    

IOC President Jacques Rogge says Olympic officials have agreed that more targeted, out-of-competition testing is needed in the fight against doping. Rogge tells The Associated Press that better testing — rather than more testing — is the best way forward in trying to catch drug cheats. Drug-testing strategies and the role of the World Anti-Doping Agency were discussed at a summit meeting of Olympic leaders Tuesday in Lausanne, Switzerland. While no details were given Tuesday, Rogge said in an interview Wednesday that all sides agreed "there should be more out-of-competition testing that is really unannounced.

First baseman Ryan Howard (Lafayette High) was in Philadelphia’s lineup after a two-game absence because of knee inflammation and had there hits, three RBIs and scored twice to lift the Philli…

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will move its draft from late April to early or mid-May next year to avoid a scheduling conflict at Radio City Music Hall, the event’s longtime home.

Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.