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Prosecutors close Armstrong inquiry, no charges

In this July 17, 2009, file phot, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong reacts as he answers questions of reporters prior to the start of the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) with start in Vittel and finish in Colmar, central France. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures.

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Galen Rupp manages allergies in try for Olympics

BOSTON (AP) — Galen Rupp might be the only Olympic hopeful who’s looking forward to the rain and fog of London.

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NFL’s ratings, revenue, popularity grow and grow

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen before a news conference for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Less than a year ago, Tom Brady, Logan Mankins, Osi Umenyiora and seven other players filed an antitrust suit against the NFL, a key moment in a convoluted and contentious labor dispute between the union and league that threatened to cut short — or even wipe out — the 2011 season.

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Friday, February 3, 2012

In impressive surge, nation adds 243,000 jobs in January; unemployment rate lowest in 3 years

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Analysis: When is ‘getting better’ good enough?

President Barack Obama shakes hands with firefighters after speaking about the economy during an event at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stronger the economy gets, the more the presidential race comes down to what voters believe: Are things actually getting better? Or is it all still a mess?

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