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  Pacman reinstated, but can't return until Dec. 7

  The NFL is giving Adam "Pacman" Jones another chance. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell, but he must miss two more games — this Sunday and the following game on Thanksgiving. He'll be back Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh.

• Cards decline to consider releasing Edgerrin James

  The Arizona Cardinals declined to consider releasing Edgerrin James when the running back's agent inquired about the possibility, the team's general manager said Wednesday.

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  Iverson scores 23 to push Pistons past Cavs

  The Allen Iverson-led Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the NBA's best teams in less than a week.

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  Wakamatsu hired to manage Mariners

  Don Wakamatsu is proud to be the first Asian-American manager in major league history. He's also keenly aware of what his grandparents endured, generations before he took over the Seattle Mariners.

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  Red Sox trade Coco Crisp to Royals for reliever

  The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday. Kansas City was 12th among 14 AL teams in runs last season and added power last month, obtaining first baseman Mike Jacobs from Florida.

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  Daly shoots 68 in Hong Kong Open

  John Daly shot a 2-under 68 on Thursday to finish four strokes behind leader Liang Wen-chong halfway through the first round of the Hong Kong Open.

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  Terry leads Mavericks to 96-86 win over Rockets

  The Dallas Mavericks didn't need Josh Howard as much as the Houston Rockets missed Yao Ming on Wednesday night.

• Ball St. beats Central Michigan, 31-24

  Nate Davis threw four touchdown passes, and No. 14 Ball State survived a scare from Central Michigan on Wednesday night in a 31-24 victory that gave the Cardinals a school-record for wins in a season.

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  Girardi: Yankees expect pitcher Mussina to retire

  Desperate for starting pitchers, the New York Yankees expect to enter next season without 20-game winner Mike Mussina. FoxSports.com reported Wednesday that Mussina intends to retire and will make the move official this week. In the report, the Web site cited unidentified major league sources.

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  Adu scores first goal for US national team in win

  Freddy Adu scored his first goal as a member of the U.S. national team and Jozy Altidore assisted on Kenny Cooper's sliding shot, leading the Americans to a 2-0 win over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on a cool Wednesday night.

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  Billups leads in-form Nuggets to win over Spurs

  Chauncey Billups scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 91-81 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

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  "Pacman" Jones reinstated by league, says Dallas owner

  Controversial Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam 'Pacman' Jones will be available to play again on December 7 after being reinstated by the NFL, according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

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  Canucks fire five past Lundqvist to beat Rangers

  The Vancouver Canucks fired five goals past the New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist, one of the NHL's top goaltenders, on the way to a 6-3 victory on Wednesday.

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  Buccaneers rusher Graham ruled out for rest of season

  Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham will miss the rest of the season because of an ankle injury, the team said on Wednesday.

• Wakamatsu becomes first Asian-American manager

  The Seattle Mariners named Don Wakamatsu as their manager on Wednesday, making the 45-year-old former catcher the first Asian-American to manage in Major League Baseball.

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  Ramirez joins Boston in trade for Crisp

  The Boston Red Sox bolstered their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring reliever Ramon Ramirez from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for center fielder Coco Crisp.

• Nine-man Mexico lose but keep World Cup dream alive

  Mexico stumbled into the final stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers on goal difference on Wednesday despite losing 1-0 to Honduras and having two players sent off.

• Players taking security measures after murders

  Frightened NFL players are carrying guns and hiring bodyguards as they seek to avoid becoming victims of violent crime which has already claimed the lives of two players.

• Three fewer events on 2009 LPGA Tour schedule

  Next year's LPGA Tour will feature three events fewer than 2008, largely due to the global financial crisis.

• World champion to pound streets in Singapore marathon

  Kenya's world champion Luke Kibet will race in next month's Singapore marathon, organizers said on Thursday.

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