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A handful of athletes and sports promoters across the globe likely have turned their attention to Houston the past few weeks, as they keep tabs on the trial of financier and sports sponsor R. Allen Stanford, which is playing out before a federal jury...

Republicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from professional sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Analysts point to the candidates' popularity and to Capitol Hill's interest in steroids, spying and cheating in sports.