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ELLWOOD CITY — Billy Wolfe Jr. (2-0) of the Butler Cubs won his second fight in a unanimous decision over Braden Lial from WVU in the 58-pound division Saturday at the Sons of Italy.

In his boxing debut, Luke Homa of the Butler Cubs lost a decision to Austin Moore from Akron, Ohio.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and its players' union opened talks Wednesday in a bid to avoid a work stoppage in 2011, when the current labor contract expires.Commissioner Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith, the new executive director of the NFL Players Association, were both present at the meeting.The original agreement was to last through 2013, but the owners opted out in May 2008, citing economic problems that make the nearly 60 percent of revenues that go to the players excessive. Many teams as well as the league office have since laid off employees.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Two-time Pro Bowl safety Rodney Harrison announced his retirement Wednesday, saying he is through hitting quarterbacks after a 15-year career for the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers.Later Wednesday, NBC announced that Harrison will join its NFL studio show; he worked for the network during its Super Bowl coverage last year.The 36-year-old holds the NFL record for defensive backs with 30½ sacks; he also has 34 interceptions, making him the only player to have at least 30 of each.

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