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MILWAUKEE -- Baseball owners unanimously ratified tougher drug-testing rules today.

MIAMI -- One of five suspects charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and burglary.

LAS VEGAS -- Retired NBA star Charles Barkley will face criminal charges if he doesn't repay a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas casino, a prosecutor said Thursday.

Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been ordered to pay more than $1.1 million for defaulting on a loan to Wachovia Bank.

Tom Glavine plans to keep his eyes off the scoreboard next time he takes the mound.

DULUTH - David Duval got started on the next tournament in his latest comeback at one of his favorite restaurants. Waffle House.

Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.

Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.

Jayson Werth drove in four runs, Kyle Kendrick pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Tuesday night.