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Alexander awaiting word

"Running back Shaun Alexander has returned home to Seattle following two free-agent visits this week, first to Cincinnati on Sunday and Monday and then to New Orleans on Wednesday.Jim Steiner, Alexander's…

May 9 | Cincinnati Enquirer
Ravens CB Washington on comeback trail

"When the Ravens report for mandatory minicamp today, they'll try to take another step in moving past last year's dismal season.Their latest veteran addition, cornerback Fabian Washington, is on a similar…

May 9 | Baltimore Sun
McGinest out after ‘08

"McGinest, who played 12 seasons and won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Browns in 2006, reuniting him with his former defensive coordinator,…

May 9 | Dayton Daily News
Injury worries drop in a year

"The Lions have fewer injury concerns than a year ago and could open camp in July with all their veterans available.Tight end Dan Campbell (right elbow, third surgery) is the biggest question mark. He…

May 9 | Detroit News
Chiefs want to make better decisions on kickers

"T he Chiefs’ strategy for solving their kicking troubles was a simple one. Too simple, as it turned out.Their solution was to sign the best available free-agent kicker, Seattle’s Josh Brown. They had…

May 9 | Kansas City Star
Cause for a pause: Lions near bottom in any sport

"Foxsports.com presented a list of the 10 worst franchises in professional sports, and Lions fans won't be surprised to learn their team checked in at No. 5.The list identified only the Pittsburgh Pirates,…

May 9 | Detroit News
Giants rookies Kehl, Goff are athletic, and smart

"The most intimidating aspect of any rookie minicamp, players will often say, is the mental work that crushes the prospective NFLers. Playbooks are studied, classrooms bustle with new concepts and schemes,…

May 9 | Newsday
Low-profile McCown hopes for high impact with Dolphins

"During the last couple of weeks, Josh McCown has heard NFL experts from coast to coast debate whether the Dolphins were wise to draft Chad Henne, and whether the No. 57 pick will be able to unseat second-year…

May 9 | Palm Beach Post
Ellis says Williams not comfortable in Cowboys’ scheme

" Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams has doubts about whether he fits into Coach Wade Phillips’ scheme and has been isolating himself from his teammates, defensive end Greg Ellis said Thursday.Ellis told…

May 9 | San Antonio Express News
Mendenhall lucky to escape robbery

"Rashard Mendenhall lost more than his wallet and cell phone in a Chicago stickup early Monday morning. He lost his Rose Bowl watch.He was thankful he still had his life after the 2 a.m. robbery at gunpoint…

May 9 | Pittsburgh Post Gazette
 
Beckett and Youkilis lead Red Sox over Tigers 5-1

"Josh Beckett got eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career and Kevin Youkilis hit another home run at spacious Comerica Park to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers…

May 9 | Boston Globe
Webb now 8-0 after beating Phillies

""Yeah, I was begging," Snyder admitted after Webb finished the job, getting Geoff Jenkins to hit into an unusual double play to wrap up the Diamondbacks' 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase…

May 9 | Arizona Republic
Brian McNamee turns the tables

"Now, lawyers for McNamee are preparing to send two retired New York City police officers to Houston, not to interview Clemens but to find out information about him, including any possible connections…

May 9 | Seattle Times
Damon’s HR jump-starts Yankees in win over Indians

" Damon led, the Yankees followed. Jason Giambi, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit also went deep as the Yankees helped Mike Mussina to his fourth straight win with a 6-3 getaway-day victory. "It starts…

May 9 | Newsday
‘Pathetic’ sums up Jays’ performance

"“Pathetic,” was the word chosen by Gregg Zaun and, well, yeah. That's pretty much it. Playing a man short after they'd placed both shortstops John McDonald and David Eckstein on the 15-day disabled list…

May 9 | The Globe and Mail
D-Backs’ Davis declared cancer-free

"Left-hander Doug Davis underwent a CT scan Thursday morning that showed the thyroid cancer on which he underwent surgery last month had not spread. "As far as I know, there's no (cancerous) lymph nodes…

May 9 | Arizona Republic
Bullpen’s A’s ace in hole

"Despite Andrew Brown letting a two-run lead slip away in the eighth inning Wednesday against Baltimore, the A's relief corps has been one of the major leagues' stingiest. The bullpen ranks first in the…

May 9 | Oakland Tribune
Marlins’ sweeping success continues

"Another power surge and more outstanding middle relief was enough to offset Mark Hendrickson's roughest outing since joining the Marlins. The 7-2 victory Thursday at Dolphin Stadium was Florida's fourth…

May 9 | Palm Beach Post
Ludwick: Still Not a Starter

"If Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick continues to swing like one of the top hitters in the National League, he just might get enough at-bats to rank with them. Ludwick finished a power-packed series against…

May 9 | St Louis Post Dispatch
Capps finds finishing zip in 5-4 victory

"Capps climbed right back on the mound yesterday afternoon and pounded San Francisco's hitters with fastballs to finish off the Pirates' 5-4 victory, as well as a three-game sweep, while registering his…

May 9 | Pittsburgh Post Gazette
 
Cavs doomed without LeBron’s offense

"Safe to say that every NBA team starts its defensive game plan against the Cavaliers by saying it will try to stop LeBron James.Few do.Boston has.And the Cavs simply are not good enough to overcome a…

May 9 | Akron Beacon Journal
D’Antoni still in limbo

"Friday was offered as a day of hope for all parties involved to get a resolution on Suns coach Mike D'Antoni's future.There is no deadline, just an expectation that an outline would be provided Friday…

May 9 | Arizona Republic
Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs

"Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter…

May 9 | Boston Globe
Danny Ainge stands behind Doc River’s work

"Even at the tensest moments, Danny Ainge has remained steadfast in his support for coach Doc Rivers. Now that the Celtics [team stats] are in earnest pursuit of their 17th world title, that clearly is…

May 9 | Boston Herald
Details hold up Dallas Mavericks’ deal with Carlisle

" For anybody who thinks Rick Carlisle was a name out of the blue to become the Mavericks' new coach, a history lesson is needed.President of basketball operations Donnie Nelson has known Carlisle for…

May 9 | Dallas Morning News
Boozer says the ‘s’ word

"Some players avoid saying this particular word — kind of like how they'd shy away from dropping a four-letter bomb in front of their mom or preacher. But Carlos Boozer used the dreaded noun to describe…

May 9 | Deseret News
Vandeweghe named to fill nets’ GM post

"Kiki Vandeweghe became the Nets' general manager Thursday, less than six months after being hired as a special assistant to president Rod Thorn. Vandeweghe, who held the same position with the Nuggets…

May 9 | Denver Post
Billups will take it day to day

"The Pistons are concerned about the condition of Chauncey Billups' right hamstring. But that didn't stop them from having some fun at his expense before practice Thursday."It's just a hamstring, nothing…

May 9 | Detroit News
NBA to look at ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ strategy

"NBA Commissioner David Stern told ESPN.com Wednesday the league will consider rule changes to the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy that was taken to almost comical proportions by the Spurs in their five-game win…

May 9 | East Valley Tribune
Bryant, James, Paul nab All-NBA honors

"Joining Bryant on the first team were New Orleans guard Chris Paul, who was three votes shy of being a unanimous pick, along with Boston's Kevin Garnett, Cleveland's LeBron James and Orlando center Dwight…

May 9 | Houston Chronicle
 
Penalties doom Stars

" The Stars said over and over coming into this series that they couldn't take penalties against the favored Red Wings. But Dallas came out in the first period and was called for four penalties that led…

May 9 | Dallas Morning News
Flyers defenseman Timonen out with blood clot

"Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen is likely to miss the remainder of the playoffs after he was found to have a blood clot in his left ankle yesterday. It is devastating news for the Flyers as they open…

May 9 | Philadelphia Daily News
Dallas Stars better rise quickly, or say goodnight

"The Stars played Game 1 as though they were afraid of the moment. Perhaps they spent too much time reading press clippings about Detroit's omnipotence. Maybe they're still emotionally hung over after…

May 9 | Dallas Morning News
Power play nets 3 goals

"The Red Wings used the power play as a big plus in their Western Conference semifinal sweep over Colorado. Johan Franzen, who set a franchise-record for goals in a playoff series with nine against the…

May 9 | Detroit News
Malkin’s time has arrived

"Sergei Gonchar spent the entire lockout season of 2004-05 playing in Russia for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. That was where he came to know Evgeni Malkin, then an 18-year-old center. Little did either player…

May 9 | Philadelphia Daily News
Crosby leads his Penguins by example

"Forgive forward Tyler Kennedy if Sidney Crosby's stature as the NHL's brightest star is not obvious during his conversations with the Penguins' first-year captain. "I just don't think about him that way…

May 9 | Pittsburgh Tribune Review
One Wilson staying with Sharks for certain: Doug

" Ultimately, Ron Wilson's future as Sharks coach will be determined at the very top of the franchise's organizational chart. "The final decision will be made at that desk," Sharks President Greg Jamison…

May 9 | San Jose Mercury News
A Net Loss For Washington

"Olie Kolzig, the Washington Capitals goaltender through some of the best and worst moments in the team's history, confirmed yesterday what had been suspected for weeks: He has played his final game for…

May 9 | Washington Post
Panthers sign their top draft pick from 2007, Keaton Ellerby

"Sunrise - The Panthers have signed their top draft pick from last year, defenseman Keaton Ellerby, to a three-year, entry level contract. Ellerby, 19, played 53 games last season for Moose Jaw of the…

May 9 | South Florida Sun Sentinel
Leafs run into roadblocks on GM hunt

"Red Wings senior vice-president Jim Devellano and Sharks president Greg Jamison revealed yesterday their respective NHL clubs will not grant the Maple Leafs permission to speak to Detroit GM Ken Holland…

May 9 | The Globe and Mail
 
Montreal momentum begins

"UFC president Dana White -- accompanied by the two fighters who will be showcased at the April card, welterweight champion Matt Serra and challenger Georges St. Pierre of Montreal -- trumpeted the box…

Feb 5 | Sportsnet.ca
UFC to make Canadian debut in Montreal

"Georges St-Pierre knows the violent and sometimes bloody nature of professional mixed martial arts isn't for everyone, but he also believes a lot of people don't know what the sport is all about. "In…

Feb 5 | Canada.com
UFC president: Montreal will set record

"The UFC's Canadian debut April 19 in Montreal will be the UFC's biggest ever, UFC president Dana White predicted Thursday. "It's going to be crazy. Twenty-two thousand, we're going to sell it out," White…

Feb 1 | Sportsnet.ca
‘K-Taro’ Cuts Down for UFC Encounter

"With his back against the wall, Japanese standout Keita "K-Taro" Nakamura will look to take his first win in the Octagon on Saturday against TUF 5 alum Robert Emerson on the UFC 81 undercard in Las Vegas.…

Feb 1 | Sherdog.com
Frank Mir Knows He Must Finish Lesnar Early Or Lose

"If you haven't heard, Brock Lesnar makes his UFC debut Saturday night at UFC 81: BREAKING POINT. Both men have their strengths in a fight that analysts are calling "too close to call". Just days before…

Jan 31 | Prowrestling.com
UFC 81: Heath’s focus back on fighting

"There was a bloody, chaotic end to David Heath's last UFC fight and the leadup to this one has been anything but smooth. The light-heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter is now on his third opponent and…

Jan 31 | Sportsnet.ca
Meyrowitz Announces New MMA Venture

"UFC co-founder Bob Meyrowitz announced Tuesday a new mixed martial arts league called YAMMA Pit Fighting. As CEO of Semaphore Entertainment Group, Meyrowitz produced UFC events from 1993 through 2000.…

Jan 30 | Sherdog.com
Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara Added To UFC 82 On 3/1

"After a stunning performance in his last outing, a knockout win over Terry Martin, former Ultimate Fighter season 1 cast member, Chris “The Crippler” Leben will return to the Octagon on March 1 and face…

Jan 30 | MMAnews.com
Randy Couture Lands Another Big Acting Gig

"Ultimate Fighting champ Randy Couture has caught the acting bug. He's making his feature film debut in David Mamet's Ju-Jitsu flick, "Redbelt". Now, there's word that Couture has signed on to co-star…

Jan 29 | Prowrestling.com
More Big Fights Confirmed For UFC 82 “Pride Of A Champ”

"The following is the latest OFFICIAL fight card for UFC 82 "Pride of a Champion", which emanates from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on March 1st: -Anderson Silva (c) vs. Dan Henderson (UFC MW…

Jan 28 | Prowrestling.com
 
Coyotes sign defenseman Ross

"The Coyotes signed defenseman Nick Ross, one of the team's two first-round picks in the 2007 entry draft (30th overall). Terms were not disclosed, and Ross will report to the Coyotes' AHL in San Antonio.…

Apr 3 | Arizona Republic
NHL’s Murphy watching out for teams playing video games

"The National Hockey League says it has no concerns that team broadcasters might be hiding incriminating video evidence. But Mike Murphy, the league's senior vice-president of hockey operations, says the…

Mar 18 | The Toronto Star
Jays lose Janssen for the year

"The Blue Jays' first physical setback of spring training was a big one. Casey Janssen, leading candidate for the No, 5 spot in the rotation, is done for the season. The 26-year-old right-hander, such…

Mar 13 | The Toronto Star
McNamee shows photos of Clemens’ alleged drug use

"Brian McNamee and his lawyers yesterday offered the public a glimpse of what they say is proof of Roger Clemens' drug use after giving a deposition to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.…

Feb 8 | Newsday
Bob Knight resigns

"Bob Knight resigned today at Texas Tech, a stunning midseason move by the winningest mens' coach in major college basketball. ‘‘He said he was tired and that it was best to go ahead and do it now,’’ Texas…

Feb 5 | Chicago Sun Times
Holmes tops Phil on 1st playoff hole

"J.B. Holmes rallied from the brink of defeat to win the FBR Open for the second time in three years, beating Phil Mickelson on the first hole of a playoff Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Holmes, who closed…

Feb 4 | Chicago Sun Times
Woods wins in Dubai with closing 65

"Tiger Woods gave another remarkable display to win the Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday, his seventh victory in eight tournament appearances. The world number one started the day four shots adrift…

Feb 4 | Canada.com
Holmes, LaBelle share second-round lead at FBR

"J.B. Holmes never feels more comfortable on the PGA Tour than when he tees it up at the crowded, rowdy FBR Open. Holmes, the tournament winner as a rookie two years ago, shot a 6-under 65 to share the…

Feb 2 | The Globe and Mail
Woods masters desert

"Tiger Woods managed it all - the wind blowing, the sand swirling and the photographers clicking. Woods shot a 1-under 71 Friday, birdieing two of the last three holes for a one-stroke lead halfway through…

Feb 2 | Athens Banner Herald
Woods in lead at Dubai

"Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Woods, coming off an eight-stroke victory Sunday in San Diego in the PGA Tour's Buick…

Feb 1 | Athens Banner Herald