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FIFA, French federation rule out replay of France-Ireland qualifier
LONDON (AP) -- There will be no rematch....

Johnson goes for 4th Cup championship from pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole....

NFL union pans commissioner's call for players to report on teammates' possible concussions
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution....

Ex-NBA star Williams won't enter plea Friday in shooting; hearing delayed over travel issues
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. A person with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a gag order imposed by Coleman, told The Associated Press that the delay was partly because of travel problems Williams experienced getting to New Jersey from his home in South Carolina....

Left-hander John Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs, first free agent to agree
CHICAGO (AP) -- Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs....

Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of $5,000 fine for roughness
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night....

Lee Westwood takes 2-shot lead halfway through Dubai World Championship
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title....

Jimmy Johnson, sponsor Lowe's sign contract extensions with Hendrick Motorsports
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season....

Players union says doctor who co-chairs NFL committee on concussions is not fit for job
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased....

Knicks answer no to signing Iverson, saying he doesn't fit with plans to develop young players
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future....