 Washington Post |
Swisher fits in well with White Sox
Yahoo! Sports - By Jeff Passan, Yahoo! Sports 2 hours, 57 minutes ago CHICAGO - The Dirty Cat Salon is open. Most of the Chicago White Sox know better than to get anywhere near it, for fear that their facial hair might turn out like that of the main proprietor. A's edge White Sox; rookie earns 1st win Smith Is Latest A's Hero |
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Loss keeps Warriors out of playoffs
San Jose Mercury News - By Geoff Lepper Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal (32) gets a rebound after a missed shot by Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 14, 2008, in Phoenix. Warriors knocked out of playoff picture with loss to Suns Suns end Warriors' playoff bid |
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 Hockey.com |
Bruins killing time almost seamlessly
Boston Globe - WILMINGTON - Last Thursday, when the Bruins had little to be happy about after a 4-1 series-opening loss against the Canadiens, some players took solace in the six occasions they snuffed the rolling Montreal power play, including a two-minute … OT winner ends Habs’ dominance Canadiens, Bruins catch up after splitting OT playoff games |
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Devin Brown's last-second free throws lift Cavaliers over Sixers
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Philadelphia — Devin Brown found himself in an unlikely situation at an unlikely time with the Cavaliers' future on the line. Cavaliers' Snow looking ahead to coaching Cavs Win Stunner After Second Look |
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Construction Halted Ahead of Games
New York Times - Chinese officials said that they will freeze construction projects in Beijing - like this one shown last year - in an attempt to clear the air for the Olympics. Beijing's Olympic War on Smog Chinese Officials Announce Plans to Clear Air Before Olympics |
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 San Diego Union Tribune |
Beasley's choice: the NBA
Kansas.com - BY JEFFREY MARTIN Kansas State freshman Michael Beasley announces his plans to take part in the NBA draft during a news conference in Manhattan on Monday. K-States Beasley entering NBA draft Rumors: Rose, Beasley, Calipari |
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 Turkish Press |
Six decades later, Robinson's breakthrough still powerful
USA Today - By Paul Williams, USA TODAY When Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier April 15, 1947, the impact spread further than Ebbets Field. Texas Rangers to dress the part of athletes grateful to Jackie … Batista honored to wear Robinson's No. 42 |
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 Point-Spreads.com |
Big Unit returns, strikes out seven in D'backs loss
USA Today - By Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic SAN FRANCISCO - Making his first start since his latest back surgery, Diamondbacks left-hander Randy Johnson didn't look particularly sharp Monday night, but he looked much more polished than the defense behind him … Big Unit Strikes Out 7 in 2008 Debut Tribune wire services |
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Manny: Six more years
Boston Herald - By Rob Bradford / Red Sox Beat CLEVELAND - For Manny Ramirez [stats], it isn’t complicated. He hits home runs, like the one that won last night’s game, and thereby punches his ticket for six more years in Boston. Erie similarity for Sox Ramirez homers as Boston rallies past Cleveland 6-4 in ALCS rematch |
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NEWS & NOTES NHL Quick To Outlaw Face-Guard Maneuver
Washington Post - During a five-on-three power play in the New Jersey Devils' 4-3 overtime playoff victory Sunday night, Avery planted himself in the crease with his back to the action and face-guarded the Devils' goalie. Avery’s Strategy Draws Ire of Devils Antics of Rangers' Avery lead to rules change |