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Haynesworth fails again, still can't practice (AP)

AP - Early Friday morning, the cones were lined up 25 yards apart on the field for Albert Haynesworth's conditioning test. He needed to complete the first part in 70 seconds or less to have a chance to pass.

Jets extend Ryan 2 years, give Tannenbaum new deal (AP)
AP - The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 season.

Attorney: Wright's ex-wife got threatening visit (AP)

AP - An attorney says three armed men looking for Lorenzen Wright showed up at the home of the former NBA player's ex-wife about six weeks before he was found shot to death.

U19 restore France's faith in football (AFP)

AFP - A dramatic late goal from substitute Alexandre Lacazette earned hosts France a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final of the Under-19 European Championship in Caen, northern France on Friday.

Aide: Pitino never mentioned seeking abortion (AP)

AP - Rick Pitino never said a woman who claimed the Louisville basketball coach got her pregnant after a one-night stand had to get an abortion but did advise she "go out of town" to get medical care, his longtime aide told a jury Friday.

Brady says contract talks won't be distraction (AP)

AP - Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is known for being able to focus on his receivers in the face of oncoming rushers.

Newman, Hamlin say they were fined by NASCAR (AP)

AP - Ryan Newman and Denny Hamlin say they are the drivers fined by NASCAR for making critical comments about the racing series.

Redskins' No. 4 pick Trent Williams gets 6-yr deal (AP)

AP - Trent Williams never got to sleep Thursday night as he waited to hear from his agent. The No. 4 overall pick in the draft had already missed one day of Washington Redskins training camp and wanted to be a holdout no longer.

Rangers auction will proceed despite higher offer (AP)
AP - The auction to sell the Texas Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer.

Knicks' Stoudemire in Israel to trace Hebrew roots (AP)

AP - Amare Stoudemire already knows some Hebrew phrases and sports a Star of David tattoo. Now he's come to Israel to explore what might be his Jewish heritage.

AP source: Masoli accepts invite to visit Ole Miss (AP)

AP - Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has accepted an invitation from Mississippi coach Houston Nutt to visit the school this weekend, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.

Rebellin loses Olympic doping appeal (AFP)

AFP - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin's appeal against a doping charge that saw him lose his Olympic silver medal from Beijing.

Bruins' Wheeler signs 1-year, $2.2 million deal (AP)
AP - The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday.

Sharapova through, Peer out at Stanford WTA event (AFP)

AFP - Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova reached the quarter-finals while Shahar Peer became the first seeded player to fall at the WTA Bank of the West Classic Thursday.

Vaughan leads US Senior Open at 4-under 66 (AP)

AP - The fans following Fred Couples and Tom Watson early Thursday morning were sometimes six- and seven-deep, wedging themselves between tree trunks and ducking under limbs.