 KOMO |
Paul, Hornets are rising to occasion
FOXSports.com - by Mike Kahn Two games, two victories by an average of 18 points, with the star of stars averaging 33.5 points, 13.5 assists and 3.5 steals - any more questions about whether or not Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets belong in their lofty No. Sweet sounds of success for Hornets - NBA Mavs Paul-mauled again |
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Chiefs trade Allen to Vikings
USA Today - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly have traded Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings. Chiefs trade Allen to Vikings Sources: Chiefs agree to send franchise player Allen to Vikes - NFL |
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Orlando Edges Toronto to Take 2-0 Series Lead
New York Times - By AP Hedo Turkoglu drove the lane for an acrobatic layup and made two free throws in the final minute Tuesday night for the Orlando Magic, which held on for a 104-103 victory and took a 2-0 lead over the visiting Toronto Raptors in their Eastern … Changes coming with Raptors all but out Howard has another 20-20 game to carry Magic to 2-0 lead |
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What a weapon: Ellsbury, Red Sox hit Angels from all angles
Boston Herald - By Rob Bradford “We have the capability to build the world’s first bionic man. Jacoby Ellsbury [stats] will be that man.” The Red Sox [team stats] center fielder hasn’t quite entered the realm of the television character Steve Austin or “The Six … • Pedroia, Ellsbury lead Sox to victory AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox rally to win 6th straight |
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Smoltz enters exclusive 3000 K-Zone
MLB.com - By Mark Bowman / MLB.com ATLANTA — As much as he wanted to downplay the significance, those who knew John Smoltz understood that this would be an evening and milestone he could cherish forever. Smoltz reaches 3000 strikeouts in loss to Nationals Braves Lose, but Smoltz Gains 3000th Strikeout |
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Despite Loss, Tangible Gains
Washington Post - After a late-season surge puts the Capitals in the NHL's postseason for the first time in five years, the Flyers score a power-play goal in overtime of Game 7 to win the series. Flyers Finally Get Breathing Room Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks win NHL playoff series |
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Dolphins Stop Clock and Sign Tackle as Top Pick
New York Times - By JUDY BATTISTA The Miami Dolphins, in the midst of an overhaul after a 1-15 season, signed Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long on Tuesday, setting him up to be the first pick over all when the National Football League draft begins on Saturday. Dolphins Sign J. Long as Top Choice Dolphins restore fiscal responsibility |
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Own Goal Puts Chelsea Nearer Final in Moscow
New York Times - Liverpool's John Arne Riise, lying on the ground, gave away a victory when he headed the ball into his own net in injury time. Chelsea gets a break to earn draw Gerrard: Riise not to blame |
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Australia to have unprecedented torch security
Washington Post - By Rob Taylor CANBERRA (Reuters) - Police began an unprecedented security crackdown in Australia's national capital on Wednesday to protect the Olympic flame from protests during the latest leg of the torch's troubled journey around the world. Video: Olympic Flame Welcomed in Australian Capital Security clampdown as Olympic torch arrives in Australia |
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Jeremy Roenick’s night is newsworthy for the Sharks
Boston Herald - By Gary Peterson / Contra Costa Times SAN JOSE, Calif. - While you were grilling burgers and lighting sparklers last Fourth of July, Jeremy Roenick was sending a text message to a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Roenick stars with 4-point game in Sharks' clinching 5-3 win Roenick keys Game 7 win, could see more time |
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