 Bleacher Report |
Warriors coach defends decision to sit his star
San Jose Mercury News - By Geoff Lepper Given 36 hours to ponder his decision, Warriors Coach Don Nelson had no regrets over benching Baron Davis for the entire second half of the defeat that eliminated Golden State from postseason contention. Warriors' season comes to a close No great divide on team Nellie still deciding about next season |
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In sudden shift, he leaves UMass
Boston Globe - LSU had some interest; Providence had more. But for Travis Ford, the right fit is Oklahoma State. When Cowboys officials called this week to see if the University of Massachusetts men's basketball coach would be interested in coming to Stillwater, … Ford bolts Minutemen COLLEGE BASKETBALL Oklahoma State hires UMass' Ford |
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Yankees 15, Red Sox 9 Yankees’ Bullpen Is the Key in a Slugfest
New York Times - The Red Sox’ Jason Varitek was tagged out at third by Alex Rodriguez after being caught between third and home on a fielder’s choice in the second inning. Sox battered in Bronx Yankees see off Red Sox 15-9 in hit parade |
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Torch in India, heart of Tibetan exiles
United Press International - NEW DELHI, April 17 (UPI) — Protests and arrests greeted the arrival Thursday of the Olympic torch in India, home to the world's largest Tibetan exile community. Olympics Photo Wire NEW DELHI, INDIA: Police drag Tibetan exiles from Olympic torch relay |
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Spurs clinch third seed in west
Los Angeles Times - * at San Antonio 109, Utah 80: The Spurs clinched the No. 3 seeding in the Western Conference and a first-round playoff meeting with the Phoenix Suns. Suns notebook: This time Suns play Spurs sooner rather than later Spurs blast Jazz to wrap up West's third seed |
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Felix goes distance, dominates Athletics
Seattle Post Intelligencer - By JOHN HICKEY Teammate Ichiro Suzuki said Hernandez represented the entire pitching staff when he threw 115 pitches over nine innings in a 4-2 win over the Oakland A's. A's bats cooled Felix keeps emotions, A’s in check |
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Johnson still wants trade
Boston Globe - Responding to a statement made by Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer that suggested the receiver told Palmer he would be at the team's minicamp in mid-June, Johnson told ESPN. Chad Johnson Wants Bengals To Trade Him Palmer's comments cause Johnson to respond |
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Champ Car World Series to race in Long Beach for last time
Los Angeles Times - The 34th Toyota Grand Prix will be the curtain call for the series, which was absorbed into the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series this year. Old CART creaks its last this weekend Saying sad farewell to Champ Car |
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Phillies-Astros preview
Philadelphia Daily News - by David Murphy Phillies vs. Astros, 1:05, Citizens Bank Park. TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WPHT (1210-AM), WUBA (1480-AM) Spanish. Astros-Phillies Preview Oswalt, Astros get back on track against punchless Phils |
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 Washington Post |
Giants' Zito is 0-4 but improving
San Jose Mercury News - By Laurence Miedema The Giants left-hander made his second encouraging outing of the club's opening homestand Wednesday but still is searching for his first victory of the season after he was pinned with a 4-1 loss by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a duel … National League Roundup Continuing Streak, Webb Outduels Zito Unbeaten Webb lifts D-backs over Giants |
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