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Olympic Torch Arrives in Vietnam
Voice of America - By VOA News The Olympic flame is in Vietnam after making its first relay through tightly controlled North Korea. The torch arrived at Ho Chi Minh City airport Monday under heavy security. North Korea welcomes torch with rally North Korea stoic in the face of famine |
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Yankees 5, Indians 2 Long Road Ends With Guarded Optimism
New York Times - By TYLER KEPNER CLEVELAND - If Joe Torre’s motto was “all is calm,” his successor’s is “losing stinks.” Joe Girardi, the Yankees’ manager, does not accept the premise that the Yankees should be happy with their record as they come to the end of a … Slow-starting Yankees salvage a series split Yanks chip away to split with Tribe |
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Lakers move ball, pass by Nuggets - NBA
ESPN - By John Hollinger Kobe Bryant managed to shake off Kenyon Martin for clutch baskets in the fourth quarter. DENVER — If you told me before these playoffs that one No. Bryant helps Lakers sweep Denver Lakers make a sweeping statement |
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Brown reportedly set to become Bobcats coach
Los Angeles Times - A news conference is scheduled today in which the Hall of Famer is expected to be named to head his ninth NBA team. From the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, NC — Larry Brown has reached an agreement to return to the NBA with his ninth team, … Brown reportedly to guide Bobcats Person familiar with decision says Brown to coach Bobcats |
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Hawks knock off angry Celtics
Atlanta Journal Constitution - By SEKOU SMITH The Hawks barely made the playoff field, sporting the fewest wins of any team in the 16-team field. BY THE NUMBERS Was Monday's Game 4 victory over the Celtics the biggest win ever at Philips Arena by the Hawks? Johnson showing star qualities for surprising Hawks Hawks even series by stunning Celtics again |
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Clemens-McCready report could impact McNamee case
USA Today - By Mel Antonen, USA TODAY The legal team for former trainer Brian McNamee said Monday that Roger Clemens' decade-long relationship with a country music star could be used to discredit the pitcher's defamation suit against McNamee. McCready Admits to Being Clemens' Mistress Report: Clemens Had Relationship With Singer |
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Beijing strips Carrefour workers of goodwill hats
Reuters - BEIJING (Reuters) - French supermarket chain Carrefour has stripped caps embossed with Olympic insignia from employees at Chinese branches after Beijing Games organizers deemed them a copyright violation. Olympic Village to open on July 27 China Struggles to Fend Off Talk of Nazis |
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Zito to work things out in bullpen
MLB.com - By Chris Haft / MLB.com SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants sent struggling Opening Day starter Barry Zito to the bullpen Monday, one day after his record fell to a Major League-worst 0-6. Giants send Zito to the bullpen The Giants Are Taking Cues From Me |
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Stan Van Gundy pleased for Spoelstra
ESPN - By John Denton ORLANDO — Stan Van Gundy was once the coach tabbed to run the Miami Heat when Pat Riley stepped away from the sidelines and into retirement. Riley needs to stay retired this time Riley legacy not tainted by minimal failures |
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Ferguson rubbishes talk of failure
ESPN - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has scoffed at suggestions his team could be on the wane entering the most crucial phase of the season. Thierry Henry: Man United 'won't find it easy' Puyol expected more from United |
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