After racial slurs become public fodder, transgressors have a common response: I'm not racist
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....

UCI head McQuaid says expert panel to study claims cycling body colluded with Armstrong
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....

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Experts release 37 recommendations to increase safety in the 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-Penn State President Spanier asks judge to throw out charges in alleged Sandusky cover-up
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....