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Ex-player arrested in fatal shooting of acclaimed coach
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 5:49pm GMT
A long-time, prominent central Iowa high school athletic director and football coach died after being shot Wednesday in the school's ... -
Shoulder surgery looking likely for D'Backs' Webb
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 5:47pm GMT
Shoulder surgery appears to be a strong possibility for Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Webb, who on Tuesday underwent ...
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Day Three: Sharapova stunned by Dulko; Federer, Serena roll
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 5:23pm GMT
Last year's semifinalist Zheng Jie of China has been eliminated in the second round at Wimbledon, losing 6-3, 7-5 to Daniela ...
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Bold moves bring in new coach, QB and attitude for Jets
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 5:17pm GMT
No one will accuse the New York Jets of being afraid to make changes or take chances. Compared with many teams in the relatively ...
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Live local Yankees games to be available on Web
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 4:58pm GMT
The Yankees are hoping for some Web gems.New York will become the first Major League Baseball team to offer its television broadcasts ...
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NBA lottery picks of '08 yielded some nice prizes
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 4:38pm GMT
How the 2008-09 first-round NBA draft picks fared as rookies:
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Chelios, 47, says he wants to play in NHL next season
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 4:22pm GMT
He won't be a Detroit Red Wing, but Chris Chelios still wants to play.
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Griffin will need sense of humor on way to Clipperdom
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 4:13pm GMT
What should we say to a guy, when he's about to be paddled away from the dock in a leaky canoe? What should we say to Blake Griffin, ...
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Griffin will need sense of humor on way to Clipperdom
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 4:13pm GMT
What should we say to a guy, when he's about to be paddled away from the dock in a leaky canoe? What should we say to Blake Griffin, ...
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Amid one-and-done issues, troubles shadow college hoops
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:58pm GMT
Record crowds filled Detroit's Ford Field in early April for the annual three-day celebration that is college basketball's Final ...
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F1 reaches compromise; Mosley to step down
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:57pm GMT
A breakaway Formula One series was averted Wednesday when Max Mosley ceded to the rebel teams' demand that a planned budget cap ...
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Courtside with Andy: Excited for some rest after opening win
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:54pm GMT
Andy Murray of Scotland, British fans' favorite son and the No. 3 player in the world, will share his thoughts with USA TODAY ...
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Daily Pitch: Angels in 1st despite pitching woes, injuries
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:42pm GMT
The Los Angeles Angels returned to familiar territory Tuesday night in the American League West, but they are a team with questions.The ...
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Elliott Williams leaving Duke for family medical reasons
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:13pm GMT
Williams, whose move into the starting lineup provided Duke with a late-season spark, is leaving the Blue Devils after one season ...
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Bucks send Jefferson to Spurs in four-player swap
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:13pm GMT
The Spurs acquired scoring swingman Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee in a four-player deal on Tuesday, giving San Antonio the ...
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Bucks send Jefferson to Spurs in four-player swap
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:13pm GMT
The Spurs acquired scoring swingman Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee in a four-player deal on Tuesday, giving San Antonio the ...
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Lions' Sims: Last year's 0-16 squad has 'new swagger'
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 8:42am GMT
New coach. New front office. New players. The new-look Detroit Lions gathered Tuesday for a mandatory minicamp, hoping to take ...
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Timberwolves trade Foye, Miller to Wizards for No. 5 pick
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 6:12am GMT
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to trade guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Washington Wizards for the fifth overall ...
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Timberwolves trade Foye, Miller to Wizards for No. 5 pick
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 6:12am GMT
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to trade guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Washington Wizards for the fifth overall ...
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Bucks trade Jefferson to Spurs; Wizards trade No. 5 pick for Foye
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 4:31am GMT
The NBA draft is a day away, but some teams couldn't wait that long to shake up rosters. The Milwaukee Bucks sent high-scoring ...
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Thabeet grateful for opportunity
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:06am GMT
Growing up in Tanzania, Hasheem Thabeet never set foot on a basketball court. That changed when he was approached about getting ...
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Seven-footer Mullens' patience, potential intrigues teams
Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:04am GMT
After missing his first couple of shots from the elbows of the free throw line, 7-foot B.J. Mullens knocked down seven in a row ...
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Bobcats allow May to become unrestricted free agent
Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:44pm GMT
The Charlotte Bobcats have decided not to make a qualifying offer to forward Sean May, allowing the disappointing former first-round ...
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Nowitzki says he's healing from split with fiancee
Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 4:30pm GMT
Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki says he is recovering from his soured relationship with jailed former fiancee Crystal Taylor and ...
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Israeli Casspi set for big stage
Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 3:59am GMT
The NBA has been the best among the major U.S. sports leagues at globalizing its game. Thursday should be another milestone as ...
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Forward Jordan Hill works his way to top
Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 3:13am GMT
Most of Jordan Hill's draft classmates have literally grown up with a basketball in their hands. Hill had a different upbringing, ...
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Top 100 Camp gives NBA players opportunities to coach
Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:51am GMT
Philadelphia 76ers forward Donyell Marshall has all the attributes of a future NBA or college coach.
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Clippers remain intent on keeping No. 1 draft pick
Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:03am GMT
The Clippers remain intent on keeping the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, and they're expected to make Oklahoma's Blake Griffin ...
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Details on new Brooklyn arena deal for Nets unveiled
Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 8:38pm GMT
Developer Bruce Ratner will pay the Metropolitan Transportation Authority $20 million up front and another $80 million in installments ...
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Heat make qualifying offers to Moon, Anthony
Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 8:03pm GMT
The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers Monday to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony. Both are now restricted free ...
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More rain at Bethpage pushes U.S. Open to Monday finish
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 2:18pm GMT
The U.S. Open has been delayed until noon because of overnight rain that continues to saturate Bethpage Black. hat means a champion ...
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Vettel wins as Red Bull dominates British Grand Prix
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 2:02pm GMT
Sebastian Vettel has won the British Grand Prix, leading Red Bull to a 1-2 finish and claiming his second Formula One victory ...
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Klitschko tops Chagaev with TKO to retain heavyweight title
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:07am GMT
Wladimir Klitschko handed Ruslan Chagaev his first loss with a technical knockout to solidify his claim as heavyweight champion. ...
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Weaver vs. Weaver disappoints; Dodgers top Angels
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:47am GMT
Jeff Weaver outpitched little brother Jered in a duel that was mostly a dud and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles ...
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Beckett's first shutout with Red Sox spoils Lowe's Fenway return
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:29am GMT
Josh Beckett allowed just five singles for his first shutout since joining the Red Sox, and Jason Varitek doubled twice and scored ...
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Edwards repeats at Milwaukee for first Nationwide win of year
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:28am GMT
Carl Edwards made the most of his one-day Wisconsin getaway, winning Saturday's Nationwide series race at the Milwaukee Mile ...
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White Sox win slugfest with Reds in Civil Rights Game
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:28am GMT
Hammerin' Hank had to like this one. Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game started by paying tribute Saturday to those who have ...
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Johnson, Marlins quiet Yankees before packed house in Miami
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:28am GMT
Josh Johnson pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Dan Uggla homered and the Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees 2-1 ...
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Manny Ramirez set to start minor league stint Tuesday
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:27am GMT
Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Saturday that Manny Ramirez had agreed to play at Triple-A Albuquerque, starting Tuesday. Torre ...
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Phelps sets personal best in 100 butterfly at Canada Cup
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:27am GMT
Michael Phelps' time of 50.48 seconds Saturday bettered his previous best of 50.58 and narrowly missed the world record of 50.40 ...
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Roberts' 2-run HR in ninth leads O's over Phillies 6-5
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:27am GMT
Brian Roberts hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth off fill-in closer Ryan Madson, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the ...
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Wood blows game as Tribe loses fifth straight to Cubs
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:26am GMT
Andres Blanco hit a tying single and then scored the winning run on Kerry Wood's wild pitch in the 13th inning Saturday as the ...
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Poker bracelet brought Hellmuth, father closer together
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 5:25am GMT
Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro learned to pitch knuckleballs from his father. Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana was ...
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Howard shrugs off flu to keep consecutive games streak alive
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 4:12am GMT
Phillies slugger Ryan Howard extended his consecutive games streak by hitting a three-run homer as a pinch-hitter on Saturday ...
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Nowitzki filing seeks custody of unborn child
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 12:45am GMT
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki wants sole custody of his former girlfriend's unborn child, if genetic testing proves he's ...
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Venus Williams hopes to serve up a sixth Wimbledon triumph
Posted: June 20th, 2009, 11:55pm GMT
Long before Venus Williams made Wimbledon's closely cropped grass her personal playground, she had an inkling it was the place ...
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Bryant says he plans to stay with Lakers
Posted: June 20th, 2009, 12:45am GMT
Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and won't opt out of his contract this summer. Phil ...
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Timberwolves workout point guards
Posted: June 19th, 2009, 11:27pm GMT
The big names were already lined up Friday to audition for the role of Minnesota point guard, even before the Timberwolves got ...
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Yao: Rumors of move to Cavs 'all an unknown'
Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:28pm GMT
Rockets center Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an "unknown" amid rumors that the Cavaliers' new Chinese part ...
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New Jersey woman sues 76ers' Iguodala for child support
Posted: June 19th, 2009, 4:20am GMT
A woman suing Philadelphia 76ers star Andre Iguodala for child support is seeking $12,000 to $15,000 a month.
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Rain stalls action at Bethpage in first round of U.S. Open
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 4:23pm GMT
The groundscrew at Bethpage Black couldn't keep up with the downpour of rain at the U.S. Open, and play was suspended at 10:16 ...
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Mayfield witness answers scrutiny, defends credentials
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 4:02pm GMT
An expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is defending his qualifications after NASCAR accused him of lying about ...
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Brazil overruns USA for 3-0 win at Confederations Cup
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 3:57pm GMT
The U.S. was hammered for the second time in a four-day span at the Confederations Cup, with Brazil outplaying the Americans ...
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NCAA intends to take away Florida State football wins
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 3:55pm GMT
The NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold sanctions against Florida State that would take away wins in 10 sports, including ...
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Phillies place Ibanez on 15-day disabled list with strained groin
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 3:47pm GMT
Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez has gone on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. John Mayberry Jr. was recalled ...
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Parity in baseball makes for less trade talk
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 3:12pm GMT
Major League Baseball may be elated with its competitive balance these days, but it is making life miserable on the trade market.
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Manny to begin minor league assignment next week
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 2:41pm GMT
Manny Ramirez appears to be a week away from beginning a minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension ...
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Cubs' funk hitting critical juncture
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 2:33pm GMT
OK, it's time to panic now. The Chicago Cubs look at the standings, and they're the epitome of mediocrity, 30-31, 4 1/2 games ...
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Pacquiao-Cotto megafight close to being done deal
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 1:58pm GMT
Even before Miguel Cotto defended his welterweight title last weekend, he had given the green light for a megafight with Manny ...
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At this U.S. Open, Phil may be main attraction ahead of Tiger
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 12:04pm GMT
Tiger Woods, the world's No. 1-ranked golfer, is not the main story line this week as the U.S. Open returns to the famed Black ...
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Lakers bask in victory parade, hold out hope for more titles
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 12:01pm GMT
The recently crowned NBA champion Lakers celebrated Wednesday with their fans in grand style with a downtown parade and a rally ...
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Lakers bask in victory parade, hold out hope for more titles
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 12:01pm GMT
The recently crowned NBA champion Lakers celebrated Wednesday with their fans in grand style with a downtown parade and a rally ...
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United gets late own goal to stun Seattle, salvage 3-3 tie
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 6:10am GMT
Fredy Montero's left-footed strike gave Seattle a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but D.C. United rallied with a pair of late ...
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Vikings owner Wilf: Favre's future is up to him
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 5:54am GMT
It's all up to Brett Favre now. Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf made that much clear on Wednesday night.
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Trophy time: Who is expected to walk away with hardware?
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 5:39am GMT
Thursday, the NHL will announce its annual award winners at a ceremony in Las Vegas. USA TODAY hockey writer Kevin Allen sizes ...
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McHale's time is up as Timberwolves head coach
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 4:08am GMT
Kevin McHale's 15-year run with his home-state Minnesota Timberwolves has come to an end. New president of basketball operations ...
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Saints, Bush seek balancing act that finally puts it all together
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 3:55am GMT
For the New Orleans Saints to measure balance, they would need a scale that weighs in three dimensions. Offensively, their reliance ...
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Father: Ex-NBA ref Donaghy released to halfway house
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 2:31am GMT
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, serving time for his role in a gambling scandal that rocked the league, was released from a Florida ...
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Fla. school named for Mourning over Reno
Posted: June 18th, 2009, 1:46am GMT
Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno appears to have lost in an unlikely matchup with former NBA star Alonzo Mourning.
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Magic may go to great lengths to keep Turkoglu, core together
Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:13pm GMT
Re-signing Hedo Turkoglu could be central to Orlando's wishes to remain a championship contender, and the Magic have stated that ...
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Lakers have parade of issues
Posted: June 17th, 2009, 12:13pm GMT
The mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, was still fending off his critics, in two languages, at a news conference Tuesday ...
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TV ratings for NBA Finals decline from last season
Posted: June 17th, 2009, 1:16am GMT
Television ratings for the NBA Finals are down from last year. The five games on ABC between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando ...
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Donors to pick up city of L.A.'s costs for Lakers parade
Posted: June 17th, 2009, 12:38am GMT
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, ...
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Free agent Ariza wants to come back to Lakers
Posted: June 17th, 2009, 12:25am GMT
Trevor Ariza says he would love to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season.
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Magic left to lament what could have been
Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:11pm GMT
As the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the franchise's 15th NBA title Sunday, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard turned to guard ...
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Magic coach Van Gundy defends Howard
Posted: June 16th, 2009, 4:31pm GMT
Despite averaging 15.4 points, 15.2 rebounds and 4.0 blocked shots in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando ...
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After agony in '08, Lakers experience ecstasy
Posted: June 16th, 2009, 6:56am GMT
This time the ride to the airport that delivered the Los Angeles Lakers to the West Coast on Monday was memorable for all the ...
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Magic may focus on retaining Turkoglu in offseason plans
Posted: June 15th, 2009, 11:55pm GMT
One of the Orlando Magic's top offseason priorities is re-signing forward Hedo Turkoglu, who is expected to opt out of his contract ...
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L.A. police scramble to control revelers after Lakers' victory
Posted: June 15th, 2009, 5:20pm GMT
Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA title win Sunday night, with some ...
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Redeemed: Bryant, Lakers cast out Magic for 15th NBA crown
Posted: June 15th, 2009, 7:17am GMT
Kobe Bryant's seven-year chase of a coveted NBA championship is over. He's got his fourth, and Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson ...
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Ownership uncertainty leaves Bobcats' Brown uneasy
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 5:21pm GMT
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown would be "nervous" if an ownership change stripped Michael Jordan of his role running the ...
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Ownership uncertainty leaves Bobcats' Brown uneasy
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 5:21pm GMT
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown would be "nervous" if an ownership change stripped Michael Jordan of his role running the ...
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Johnson leads Marlins past Brewers with his arm and his bat
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 5:16pm GMT
Josh Johnson hit a three-run shot for his first career home run and pitched into the eighth inning Thursday night, leading the ...
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Glavine says 'a couple' of teams have made inquiries
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 5:11pm GMT
Tom Glavine says he still believes he can be an effective major league pitcher despite the Atlanta Braves' contention that his ...
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Soderling outlasts Gonzalez in five sets to reach French final
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 4:54pm GMT
Robin Soderling of Sweden advanced to his first Grand Slam final by beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-5, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 ...
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Bryant playing like a man on a mission in Finals
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 4:43pm GMT
Kobe Bryant was on the rampage, on his way to a 40-point game, and the Van Gundy brothers were at a loss. Stan Van Gundy, the ...
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Ravens' surprise: Flacco 'light years' ahead of expected pace
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 4:20pm GMT
At this time last year, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron stood behind quarterback Joe Flacco calling out plays. ...
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Former Indians owner Richard Jacobs dies at 84
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 4:16pm GMT
Richard E. Jacobs, the former Cleveland Indians owner and commercial real estate developer, has died. He was 84. Jacobs' real ...
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Former NBA player Randy Smith dies at 60
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 4:02pm GMT
Randy Smith, an All-Star with the Buffalo Braves in the 1970s who once held the NBA record for consecutive games, has died. He ...
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Former NBA player Randy Smith dies at 60
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 4:02pm GMT
Randy Smith, an All-Star with the Buffalo Braves in the 1970s who once held the NBA record for consecutive games, has died. He ...
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Formula One teams consider splinter series over budget flap
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 3:57pm GMT
The Formula One Teams Association says it could form a breakaway series if its conditional entry for next season's championship ...
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Penguins beat Red Wings 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 3:07pm GMT
Center Jordan Staal changed the Game 4 tone with a shorthanded goal in the second period that sparked the Pittsburgh Penguins ...
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Armstrong announces birth of son on Twitter
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 2:56pm GMT
Lance Armstrong has announced the birth of his son on the social-networking site Twitter.
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One-and-done players leave behind a mess for colleges
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 1:57pm GMT
For every raucous cheer Derrick Rose elicited from fans of the University of Memphis men's basketball team in his one season ...
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Dream sequence: 'Sky's the limit' for Holdsclaw's return
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 1:15pm GMT
It took Chamique Holdsclaw eight temperamental years in the WNBA to retire from the game of basketball, walking away from her ...
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Randy Johnson joins 300-win club as Giants nip Nationals
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 12:00pm GMT
Randy Johnson has earned his 300th win, becoming the 24th major league pitcher to reach the milestone. The Big Unit allowed two ...
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LeBron's postgame media snub costs him $25,000
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:52am GMT
NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland ...
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LeBron's postgame media snub costs him $25,000
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:52am GMT
NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland ...
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Carpenter throws complete game as Cardinals top Reds
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:51am GMT
Chris Carpenter took advantage of Cincinnati's free swingers, pitching a three-hitter for his first complete game in more than ...
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Game 1 waltz: Lakers drub Magic in NBA Finals opener
Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:35am GMT
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed the momentum away from the Orlando Magic during a key third-quarter stretch, rolling ...