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Michael Arace commentary: Hasek set standard for today's NHL …
Columbus Dispatch - By Michael Arace Daryl Reaugh was a goaltender playing in an international competition when he first saw Dominik Hasek. This was in the early 1980s, at a time when Czechoslovakia and the Iron Curtain still existed, and Hasek was a teenager. Dominator on retirement: 'I don't have any regrets' Red Wings' Hasek retires after 16 NHL seasons |
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Rivera Cools Off at End of a Scorching Day
New York Times - By JOSHUA ROBINSON The temperature was 94 degrees and rising at game time. Soon, the heat was on everyone’s mind and its effects were on most people’s shirts. Mike Mussina beats heat for semi-great eight innings Mo's gaffe costs Yankees against Royals |
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Del Negro Offered Bulls' Coaching Job
Hartford Courant - AP The Chicago Bulls have offered their head coaching job to Springfield native Vinny Del Negro, assistant general manager of the Suns. NBA Notebook: Bulls offer coaching post to Del Negro Next move for new coach is hiring assistants |
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Pierce’s Road From Inglewood Could Hit Its Summit Nearby
New York Times - By BILLY WITZ INGLEWOOD, Calif. - At 5:30 in the morning, Paul Pierce would peel himself out of bed, rub the sleep from his eyes, and hop in his beat-up, brown, two-door Datsun 210 hatchback. Celtics looking to ratchet up intensity on the Celts' Pierce, LA native, feeling right at home |
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Eager to Aim for the Top
New York Times - By LARRY DORMAN SAN DIEGO - The last time the high-octane talent that is Rory Sabbatini popped up on the radar screen this season was here at Torrey Pines Golf Course, where he finished third in the Buick Invitational, 10 strokes behind the winner, … Sunset for Dawn Patrol? Torrey Pines: tough test in deceptively pretty package |
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LSU, Fresno State round out field for College World Series
Sports Network - Baton Rouge, LA (Sports Network) - LSU banged out three touchdowns worth of runs on Monday, joining Fresno State in the final eight that will embark on Omaha for the College World Series. LSU Notes: Rally adds to Box lore • Anteaters sent home |
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Vikings' Edwards has sights on Strahan's NFL sack record
SI.com - EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Vikings have Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, both Pro Bowl picks, in the middle. At left end is the heralded Jared Allen, whose arrival in an April trade was the highlight of an eventful offseason. “I’m done.” Michael Strahan to retire. Strahan Decides To Retire |
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Griffey hits 600th home run, 6th player to reach milestone
San Jose Mercury News - Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 600th home run Monday, becoming the sixth major league player to reach that milestone. The Cincinnati outfielder homered off Florida left-hander Mark Hendrickson in the first inning of the Reds' 9-4 victory in Miami. Ken Griffey Jr. Hits 600th Home Run in Reds' Win; Yankees Lose Ken Griffey Jr. reaches history the right way |
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Indians' Lee becomes first in AL to 10 wins
The Associated Press - DETROIT (AP) - Rain almost got in the way of Cliff Lee becoming the AL's first 10-game winner. The skies cleared and the tarp came off the field just in time for Lee to get back on the mound. Lee, Indians end 11-game trip with victory TIGERS NOTEBOOK Dontrelle Willis making second home start of … |
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Wie sizzles in Open qualifier
Examiner.com - Michelle Wie shot a 1-under-par 70 and a 3-under-par 68 on Monday to qualify for the 2008 US Women’s Open. - GregWhitesell/Examiner That’s what detractors say of the former teenage golf sensation. Golfer Michelle Wie cards 70 and 67, qualifies for US Women's Open Wie earns Open spot |
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