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• UFC among sports' big spenders with DC lobbyists USA TODAY By Sergio Non, USA TODAY Anti-piracy aims have driven the Ultimate Fighting Championship lately to spend more on federal lobbyists than any other sports organization except the NFL, a new report says. UFC spent $110000 in the first quarter of this year ...

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  Sports digest: Ohio State self-reports 46 minor NCAA violations, but school ... San Jose Mercury News AP Some will look at the 46 secondary violations committed by Ohio State across 21 sports over the last year and see the athletic department having more trouble abiding by NCAA rules. Instead, athletic director Gene Smith said Friday the minor mistakes ... Report: Ohio State had 46 NCAA secondary violations in past yearChicago Tribune Ohio State self-reported violationsESPN Buckeye nation undergoing Urban renewalCanada.com all 237 news articles »

• In England, Fighting for Promotion and Riches New York Times LONDON — On Saturday, in front of 90000 people crowded into a cathedral of the sport, one of the richest single games in any sport anywhere will take place. It is a soccer match that will feature two passionately supported clubs steeped in tradition. and more »

• Reuters Sports News Summary Chicago Tribune Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. 76ers fight back to tie series with Celtics 2012-05-19T044836Z_5_BRE84H03Q_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-PLAYOFFS.XML () - Phillies manager Manuel, umpire banned by MLB ... and more »

• BC-AP Sports Features Digest,2nd Ld-Writethru SI.com Digest of sports enterprise stories moving for the weekend of May 19-20. For questions, please call (212) 621-1630. For repeats, call the service desk at (800) 838-4616. ST. LOUIS - The trick play, a delayed double steal, had blown up just moments ... and more »