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Casino exec: All-Star Game wasn't good for business (AP)

MGM Mirage Inc.'s chief executive does not want the NBA All-Star Game to return to Las Vegas, saying Thursday that the casino's first-quarter earnings were potentially hurt by the rowdy crowd that turned out for the league's showcase game.

Richt, Stafford to discuss keg photos (AJC)

Circulating on the Internet are photos of the Bulldogs��� 19-year-old star lifting a beer keg over his head and generally clowning around with a beautiful young woman and another unidentified guy. Supposedly the pictures were taken during a NASCAR race at Talladega.

Warriors' Richardson fined for arguing with fan (Reuters)

Richardson began arguing with a fan in the fourth quarter of the Warriors' 118-112 loss to hosts Dallas in Game Five of their playoff series on Tuesday.

Klitschko hit with $5 million lawsuit (AP)

IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko was hit with a $5 million lawsuit Thursday over last year's canceled fight with Shannon Briggs at Madison Square Garden.

Sacramento's Ron Artest sentenced for violence (Reuters)

A California judge sentenced Sacramento Kings basketball player Ron Artest on Thursday to what is effectively 10 days in a work release program and 100 hours of community service after a plea deal on a domestic violence charge, his lawyer said.

Ex-Charger Foley pleads guilty (AP)

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge of driving with a blood-alcohol level above the state's legal limit the night he was followed and shot by an off-duty police officer.