Hollywood Sportsbook: January 2006

NFL Football

Seahawks players jostled in van accident

NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and several other Seattle Seahawks got a jolt Monday when their van was struck by an automated parking gate. The players were jostled from their seats, but said no one was injured.

Favre says he's leaning toward retirement

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre says he has not yet made a decision on whether to play next season, but would lean toward retirement if he had to decide right now.

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The Detroit Pistons were undaunted by the Los Angeles Lakers when they had two stars.

Dennis Rodman hopes his appearance in the British Basketball League will help get him back into the NBA.

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Indians send Rhodes to Philly for Michaels
The Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians reached agreement Friday on a Jason Michaels-for-Arthur Rhodes trade, a deal that could trigger a bigger swap involving the Boston Red Sox.

Meche avoids arbitration with Mariners
Gil Meche agreed Thursday to a $3.7 million, one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners and avoided salary arbitration.

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Ewerthon and Diego Milito scored two goals each and Zaragoza downed FC Barcelona 4-2 Thursday in first-leg Copa del Rey quarterfinal to end Barca's Spanish-record 18-match winning streak.

Hiddink fends off British press
PSV Eindhoven and Australia coach Guus Hiddink on Friday downplayed speculation that he will take over England's national team after the World Cup.

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Steelers' uniform choice bucks tradition
To coach Bill Cowher, the Pittsburgh Steelers simply look right in white.

Atlanta hires coach as Vick's tutor
Michael Vick has a new position coach after the Falcons hired Bill Musgrave to tutor the quarterbacks.

NBA Basketball

Iverson, Webber too much for Kings
The Sacramento Kings could've used either Ron Artest or Peja Stojakovic against Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Shaq, Wade lead Heat past Grizzlies
Bobby Jackson kept looking over his left shoulder as he strode toward the basket for what could have been an easy lay-up.

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Bonds doesn't want to hit second

Barry Bonds has a message for San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou: he doesn't want to bat second in the lineup.

Pitcher Jorge Sosa signs with Atlanta

Dominican pitcher Jorge Sosa said Saturday he has signed with the Atlanta Braves for one-year, $2.2 million.

World Soccer

Italian club expects UEFA investigation

AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani expects UEFA to start an investigation into allegations by a former Marseille player that he and other teammates took performance-enhancing substances before the 1993 Champions League final against the Italian club.

Neville in hot water with FA

Gary Neville could be in trouble with the Football Association after running the length of the field to celebrate Rio Ferdinand's winner in front of Liverpool's fans at Old Trafford.

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Castro hints U.S. doesn't want to play Cuba
Fidel Castro suggested the United States doesn't want to play Cuba in the World Baseball Classic, which is awaiting word on whether the U.S. government will let the island's players take part.

Cardinals, Marquis agree to $5.15M deal
Pitcher Jason Marquis and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Tuesday to a $5.15 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.1 million.

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Lions closing in on Marinelli
For the third day in a row, it appears a coaching void is about to be filled.

NFL referee Pete Morelli is having a rough week
On Sunday, Morelli made one of the more controversial calls in NFL history, overturning what appeared to be an interception by the Steelers' Troy Polamalu. On Monday, his Stockton, Calif. home was vandalized, according to police reports.

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Apologetic Francis rejoins Magic
Steve Francis apologized to teammates, coaches and fans Tuesday as he rejoined the Orlando Magic following his two-game suspension for refusing to re-enter a blowout game late in the fourth quarter.

Hill likely to play Wednesday despite hernia
Orlando forward Grant Hill traveled to Philadelphia on Tuesday to have his sports hernia re-evaluated, though the Magic's leading scorer is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Washington.

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Crespo wants Chelsea stay
Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo is adamant he is not looking for a return to Italy.

Ronaldo appeal unsuccessful
A Football Association disciplinary commission hearing has rejected Manchester United's claim that Cristiano Ronaldo was wrongfully dismissed in Saturday's defeat at Manchester City.

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Polamalu call was official's judgment
Referee Pete Morelli's decision to overturn an apparent interception by Pittsburgh's Troy Polamalu late in the Steelers game Sunday in Indianapolis was a judgment call, the NFL said Monday.

Jets interview Pats' Mangini
The New York Jets interviewed Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini on Sunday night for their vacant head coaching job.

NBA Basketball

Bibby's 42 points carry shorthanded Kings
Mike Bibby limped to the free-throw line in the final second, knowing the game probably rested on his weary shoulders. But he also knew his career high was at stake - and with two final free throws, Bibby got the win and the record.

Duncan nets go-ahead bucket vs. Grizz
Manu Ginobili made the most of his return to the San Antonio Spurs' starting lineup.

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Snubbed Gossage rips Hall of Fame voters
Former closer Rich "Goose" Gossage isn't too happy that he failed to win election into baseball's Hall of Fame, according to a report in the New York Post.

Smoltz out of World Baseball Classic
While Major League Baseball awaits word whether Cuba will be allowed to play in the World Baseball Classic, Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz says he probably won't be pitching for the United States in the tournament.

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Eriksson marks five years as England manager
Sven-Goran Eriksson marked his fifth anniversary Thursday as the first foreign coach of England's soccer team. Many never thought the Swede would get this far.

Amoroso set to sign for AC Milan
Brazilian forward Marcio Amoroso is set to return to Italian football by joining AC Milan as a replacement for the recently departed Christian Vieri.

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Muhammad gets second shot at Panthers
Muhsin Muhammad hoped the day would come.

Aikman, White among football Hall finalists
Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White were among the 15 finalists Wednesday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Spurs put a halt to Nets' 10-game streak
Even after ending the NBA's longest winning streak, the San Antonio Spurs got nothing but criticism from their coach.

Knicks get defensive, and fourth straight win
Larry Brown's verbal taunts, motivational talks and coaching techniques are finally taking hold.

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Smoltz reportedly won't pitch in WBC
John Smoltz is determined to keep his arm healthy for the 2006 baseball season, meaning he probably won't pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

Sutter elected to Hall of Fame
Bruce Sutter was elected to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, just the fourth relief pitcher given baseball's highest honor.

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Kobe hits 45-point mark again
For the fourth consecutive game, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant exploded for 45-plus points, this time in a 96-90 win over the visiting Pacers.

Allen Iverson lights up Sonics for 41 in Sixers' win
Allen Iverson would almost always rather drive to the basket than settle for a jumper.

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Red Sox, Snow reach preliminary deal
J.T. Snow and the Boston Red Sox reached a preliminary agreement on a $2 million, one-year contract.

Arizona agrees to deal with top pick Upton
Justin Upton, the 18-year-old shortstop who was the top pick in the 2005 major league amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a $6.1 million signing bonus payable over five years.

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Warriors might have interest in Artest
Coach Mike Montgomery was evasive Thursday about Golden State's possible interest in acquiring Ron Artest from Indiana.

LeBron starts strong, ends weak vs. Rockets
As long as Tracy McGrady's back doesn't give out, he'll gladly carry the Houston Rockets.

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Alexander easily wins MVP honors
Shaun Alexander set an NFL record for touchdowns, led the league in rushing and ran away with The Associated Press Most Valuable Player award Thursday.

Bush calls Brown to congratulate Longhorns
President Bush called Texas coach Mack Brown on Thursday morning to congratulate the Longhorns on their dramatic Rose Bowl victory over Southern California.

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Hill-Wood admits Henry fears
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted he fears losing Thierry Henry.

Wiltord hat trick leads Lyon to Strasbourg rout
France forward Sylvain Wiltord scored a hat trick as Lyon crushed Strasbourg 4-0 to open up a 13-point lead in the French first division on Wednesday.

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NBA Basketball

Knicks suspend James indefinitely
The New York Knicks indefinitely suspended Jerome James on Monday for conduct detrimental to the team, saying the center was unprepared to practice Sunday.

Miller, Anthony power Nuggets past Celtics
Scribbled across the top of the locker room grease board was George Karl's latest declaration: "2006, the year of the Nuggets".

Football Soccer

Arsenal target French midfielder
Arsenal are targeting a midfielder from the French league during the January transfer window, club scout Gilles Grimandi has revealed.

Copa del Rey: Beckham leads Real to win, Barcelona cruises
Real Madrid needed a second-half goal by David Beckham to beat Athletic de Bilbao 1-0 while FC Barcelona defeated third-division side Zamora CF 3-1 Tuesday in first-leg games of the fifth round in the Copa del Rey.

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Mets could get Manny in four-way blockbuster
The New York Mets have been involved in ongoing discussions regarding relief pitcher Danys Baez. But those talks could potentially blossom into a huge four-way trade that could send Manny Ramirez to the Big Apple and Miguel Tejada to Boston, according to a report in the New York Daily News.

Yanks, Dotel agree to one-year deal
Reliever Octavio Dotel agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the New York Yankees on Thursday after beginning last season with Oakland but not pitching past May because of major elbow surgery.

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Raiders fire Turner after 4-12 season
The Oakland Raiders fired coach Norv Turner on Tuesday following consecutive losing seasons in which the team managed only one victory in its division.

Rams' Vitt returns to hospital
Joe Vitt, who served as interim coach of the St. Louis Rams for the last 11 games of the season, has checked into a hospital for treatment of a lingering staph infection.

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Clippers get first win in Portland since 1999
Elton Brand was slightly taken aback when told he had never won before at Portland's Rose Garden as a Clipper. In fact, the Clippers hadn't won up north since 1999.

Spurs overpower depleted Nuggets
Manu Ginobili doesn't want to get used to it, but he sure is getting good at it.

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Owen decides on operation
Newcastle striker Michael Owen has confirmed he will have an operation this week to pin the broken bone in his right foot.

Arsenal still Pires' priority
Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires declared himself open to offers but vowed not to rush a decision on whether his future lies at Highbury.