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Day 35 of 170: The Don Nelson Motivational Tour: Tickets Still Available
Line of the Night: Nels predicted that Dwyane Wade would walk home with the line of the night today in large part due to the fact that Miami was matched up against Golden State. He picked the right team, just the wrong player. Yes, itÂ’s Shawn Marion (1.02) with his first LotN of the year. [...] (Re ...
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Will George Richards of the Miami Herald please pick up the Black courtesy phone
I just love it when sportswriters show they know nothing about the subject they are writing on. In a long article about Florida Panther backup Goalie Craig Anderson, Mr. Richards writes- (Read on Source)
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England expect 'commando protection'
England's tour of India looks set to be given the go-ahead, according to Sky Sports, with the likelihood of a warm-up match taking place in Abu-Dhabi. (Read on Source)
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Jay Novacek Rules :: Someone wants Michael Vick
When convicted felon Michael Vick gets out of jail next summer, what will he do? Among his options are a return to the NFL, probably 50-50, head right into has-beenville by becoming a reality-tv star, or play football in another league. I d... (Read on Source)
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Dhoni retains top spot in ODI rankings
Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni maintained his top slot in the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen while Zaheer Khan is now just one step away from breaking into the bowlers' top 10. (Read on Source)
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Football news from a chick? :: Coming to a theater near you? Actor makes film about Ryan Leaf
We all have times in our lives we'd like to forget. But for San Diego Chargers fans who show up at the San Diego Library on Wednesday night, the Ryan Leaf era can be relived on the big screen -- for free. (Read on Source)
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Sydney Attempting to Court Both Williams Sisters to Medibank International
The Medibank International hopes to start the 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season with a coup. Traditionally, Venus and Serena Williams rarely compete in the same non-major tournament, but Sydney officials hope they can break that unwritten rule next month. (Read on Source)
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A-Rod makes a fashion statement
This photo is of Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Saturday night. What might A-Rod have been doing? He was attending the Madonna concert in Miami. Alex is apparently dating Madonna. Thats fine. To each his own. Heres the question: What is that thing around his neck? Is it a tie? A scarf? A le ...
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News: Olympic Trio Join The Warren Stable; DeGale blasts ABA ?jokers?; UK Women's Boxing Team
James Degale, Billy Joe Saunders ... (Read on Source)
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Phelps honoured by SI
Eight-time gold medalist from Beijing Olympics is first swimmer to be named magazine's sportsman of the year (Read on Source)
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Craig Levein extends his contract as Dundee United manager to May 2012
The new deal sees him remain at Tannadice until the end of May 2012 after two successful years at the Tayside club. Assistant manager Peter Houston and reserve-team coach Gary Kirk have also signed similar contract extensions. (Read on Source)
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Will undefeated B-States battle in a bowl game?
If the undefeated football teams from Boise State and Ball State can't land a spot in a BCS bowl game, there is talk the two undefeated squads could meet in a bowl game . The tricky part is figuring out which bowl could host them, given conference bowl ties and home-field advantage situations. The H ...
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Football award
Cristiano Ronaldo was voted the No1 player on 77 of 96 ballot papers. Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo was today confirmed as the winner of the 2008 Ballon d'Or, beating competition from Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. The prest ...
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Officials in Moscow say that the manager ...
Officials in Moscow say that the manager of the ice arena where Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov died, and the director of the host team were negligent in his death. Also, the director has already been fired. Wait, someone actually got punished for doing something wrong? Those crazy Russians! [ AP ...
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Arbitration Roundup
Here's a roundup of the 24 players offered arbitration by the midnight EST deadline Tuesday morning.... (Read on Source)
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Andrew defends under-fire coaches
RFU director of elite rugby Rob Andrew says he is happy with England's coaching set-up despite the disappointing autumn international campaign. (Read on Source)
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Teen signs as Japan's first female pro ballplayer
A 16-year-old Japanese girl signed with a regional baseball team Tuesday, becoming the country's first female professional baseball player. (Read on Source)
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Law & Order, SUV: Police To Get Up To 2,000 Tahoes
The Daley administration has signed a $59.2 million contract with a suburban dealership that could pave the way for the Chicago Police Department to convert most of its squad car fleet by 2011 to Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs favored by Police Supt. Jody Weis, the Sun-Times has learned. (Read on Source)
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LAVEZZI NOT KEEN ON ENGLAND SWITCH
The Argentinian striker has been linked with a move to the Premiership with Chelsea among the clubs keen to acquire his services, but has reiterated his desire to stay in Italy. (Read on Source)
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Enberg-Cross on the call
Dick Enberg (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analysis) will be on the call for Sunday's game in Seattle, to be broadcast on CBS. (Read on Source)
