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Roger Clemens may have received a get-out-of-jail free card, and the WNBA's All-Star starting lineups are in. Here's what else you missed last night.

It's always a harbinger of hope, sure. But in this year's mixed-up, locked-out sports world, baseball's Opening Day is something else, too. It's shelter from the storm.

It's always a harbinger of hope, sure. But in this year's mixed-up, locked-out sports world, baseball's Opening Day is something else, too. It's shelter from the storm.

The battle lines are being drawn for the upcoming courtroom combat between Lance Armstrong and Jeff Novitzky. Courtside Seat sizes 'em up, along with looks at Ilya Kovalchuk's contract and Dwyane Wade's divorce.

For decades, federal authorities have investigated, charged and prosecuted athletes and other sports figures for offenses involving gambling, point-shaving, fraud, drugs, conspiracy and other charges. Here is a list of notable cases.

Former NBA star Ralph Sampson will serve two months in jail for mail fraud under a plea agreement approved by a federal judge Thursday.

Ralph Sampson, who is accused of lying to federal authorities about his finances in a child support case, would serve two months in jail under a plea agreement he is considering, his attorney said Tuesday.

Former NBA star Ralph Sampson pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied about his finances to obtain court-appointed counsel in a federal child support case.

Former NBA player Ralph Sampson has been indicted on charges of lying about his finances to obtain court-appointed counsel in a federal child support case.

It appears likely that Sacramento's Chris Webber will miss the start of the NBA season whether or not he receives a league suspension for pleading guilty Monday to criminal contempt on the eve of his federal perjury trial. Webber's recovery from knee surgery, though said to be progressing well, is expected to delay his return to full-contact basketball until November.

Kings star Chris Webber pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge of criminal contempt in a deal that is expected to allow him to avoid prison time.

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NBA.

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Obstruction of justice charges against Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber and his father were dropped by federal prosecutors Thursday, but perjury charges against the two still stand.

Obstruction of justice charges against Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber and his father were dropped by federal prosecutors Thursday, but perjury charges against the two still stand.

Federal prosecutors are seeking dismissal of obstruction of justice and perjury charges against the aunt of Sacramento Kings forward and ex-Michigan star Chris Webber.

A federal judge may delay the perjury trial of Sacramento Kings All-Star Chris Webber to allow defense attorneys to review witness statements.