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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

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Lowe looks to put aside last year's troubles
Derek Lowe was having a difficult time focusing upon arrival at the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse.

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Ichiro looking forward to playing for Japan in WBC
Ichiro Suzuki is looking forward to donning a Japanese uniform for the inaugural World Baseball Classic and says he wants to accomplish something that has eluded him in an illustrious five-year major league career — win a championship.

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World Soccer

Chelsea will sign Ballack in the summer
Chelsea have reportedly won the race to sign Michael Ballack and will make the German the highest-paid footballer in the world if and when he signs a four-year deal in the summer.

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Barcelona president Laporta still wary of Chelsea
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned the club's Champions League tie with Chelsea is far from over and has called on the Blaugrana fans to give the team their full support in the second leg.

Monday, February 27, 2006

Hollywood's NBA & NFL News!

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Defensive lineman Raheem Brock signed a five-year contract Friday that makes sure one of the Indianapolis Colts' most versatile defenders stays off the free agent market.

Ryans ready to take game to NFL

Some players come to the NFL scouting combine expecting to answer questions about past indiscretions.

Minnesota forward Kevin Garnett was ejected in the third quarter of Minnesota's victory over Memphis on Sunday for tossing the ball into the stands and accidentally hitting a fan.

Gilbert Arenas has a mission for the second half of the season.

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Friday, February 24, 2006

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Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez might drop off the Dominican Republic's team in the World Baseball Classic.

Damon grazed by Big Unit's pitch in BP

Johnny Damon needed only three pitches before being reminded how intimidating Randy Johnson can be.


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Eriksson says Arsenal star must return soon

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Friday that Sol Campbell must soon resume regular play for Arsenal to have a chance of making it to the World Cup.

Will success keep Henry at Highbury?

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood is convinced the Champions League win over Real Madrid will convince striker Thierry Henry to sign a new contract.


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Thursday, February 23, 2006

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NFL Football

For now, Joey Harrington is the Detroit Lions' quarterback.

Del Rio signs new deal with Jags

Coach Jack Del Rio signed a new deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday, keeping him with the team for three more seasons.

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The 76ers' other A.I. gave another All-Star performance.

Tracy McGrady has put whatever personal problems he had behind him.


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Wednesday, February 22, 2006

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Miguel Tejada walked into the Baltimore Orioles' clubhouse and was greeted by his teammates - one hug at a time.

Beltran hopes to prove his worth

Carlos Beltran arrived at spring training Tuesday looking to rebound from a disappointing first year with the New York Mets.


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Madrid bowled over by Henry

Real Madrid players sang the praises of Thierry Henry, the Arsenal striker whose spectacular solo goal earned his team a a 1-0 victory at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of a Champions League knockout match.

Milan earns draw in Munich

Andriy Shevchenko's seventh Champions League goal this season gave AC Milan a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

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Monday, February 20, 2006

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Tennessee general manager Floyd Reese said Friday reworking Steve McNair's contract is going to be a "long, drawn out process.".

Company to appeal 'Dawg Pound' ruling

A California apparel company will appeal a judge's decision granting the Cleveland Browns the rights to the phrase "Dawg Pound," a lawyer said Friday.

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NBA Basketball

Even down by 21 points, the Detroit Pistons' Fab Four plus LeBron James were still in the game.

The NBA's All-Star Saturday turned basketball inside-out.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

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Clemens picked for U.S. 30-man roster

Roger Clemens was among 30 players picked Tuesday for the U.S. roster for next month's inaugural World Baseball Classic.


Dunn option would void if he were traded

At first glance, it appears that outfielder Adam Dunn's new two-year, $18.5 million contract with the Reds increases the likelihood of him getting traded.


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USA moves up another spot in FIFA rankings

The United States moved up one place and into a three-way tie for sixth in FIFA's rankings released Wednesday.


Ballack won't rush decision

Bayern Munich's Michael Ballack insists he is in no rush to decide his playing future despite his contract expiring this summer.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

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Locklear gets six-week continuance
A judge granted a six-week continuance Monday to Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Sean Locklear, charged in an assault on his girlfriend.

Jauron adds three more coaches to his staff in Buffalo
New Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron added Turk Schonert, Charlie Coiner and Alex Van Pelt to his staff on Monday.

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James comes up big for Raptors in win
David West is making a habit of hitting winning shots.

Kobe for just 23 in Lakers' win over Utah
Even a poor shooting night could not damper Kobe Bryant's spirits after the Lakers' victory.

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Monday, February 13, 2006

The Weekend News!

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Chacon and Yankees settle at $3.6 million
Pitcher Shawn Chacon and the New York Yankees agreed Friday to a $3.6 million, one-year contract and avoided a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for next week.

Reds sign Hatteberg to one-year pact
Scott Hatteberg agreed to a one-year, $750,000 contract Sunday with Cincinnati, giving the Reds more flexibility at first base.

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World Soccer

Chelsea no longer has biggest lead in Europe
For once Chelsea has the blues and maybe the Premier League title race isn't over after all.


Villa strike leads Valencia to win over Barcelona

David Villa's 15th goal of the season earned Valencia a 1-0 win over leader FC Barcelona 1-0 on Sunday and moved it within six points of the top of the Spanish league.

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Friday, February 10, 2006

The News!

Joey Porter passed on the chance to pile on Jerramy Stevens or weigh-in on the Super Bowl officiating after taking part in his first Pro Bowl practice.

Gay ex-lineman alleges discrimination

Former Giants lineman Roy Simmons and celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred want an investigation into whether Simmons was denied access to the Super Bowl media center because he is gay and HIV positive.

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Detroit was rewarded Thursday night for one of the best starts in NBA history when four Pistons made the All-Star team as reserves.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson laughed off Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's claim that Jackson "must now be considered my bucket boy".

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Tuesday, February 07, 2006

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SUPERBOWL XL
Super Bowl ratings highest since 1996
The Pittsburgh Steelers' victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl was watched in an average of 45.85 million homes, the second-highest total in television history behind the final episode of M-A-S-H in 1983.

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NFL FOOTBALL
Alexander hopes to be back in Seattle
After the Seahawks lost the Super Bowl 21-10 to Pittsburgh on Sunday, the NFL MVP and rushing champion said he wants to return to the Seahawks.


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NBA BASKETBALL
Sixers miss 19 straight shots in loss
Jeff Van Gundy has an easy time explaining Houston's recent success.
"When we have Yao (Ming) and Tracy (McGrady), we're a good team. It's pretty simple," Van Gundy said.

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Suns say they feel 'like Seahawks' after tough loss
In the NBA, one man's blocked shot can be another man's goaltending.
Such was the case when Kevin Garnett blocked Shawn Marion's short jumper at the buzzer to preserve the Minnesota Timberwolves' 103-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.