Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed....`I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs - or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist....McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion' GENEVA (AP) -- An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursday....Thursday's Time Schedule All Times EDT...TV SportsWatch All Times EDT...Safety recommendations released for America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The America's Cup regatta director has released 37 recommendations made by a group of sailing experts intended to increase safety in the race nearly two weeks after a practice run on San Francisco Bay turned deadly....Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Former Penn State President Graham Spanier has asked a county judge to throw out charges accusing him of helping cover up abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky....
