Archive for May, 2007

Randolph can be had—with a ton of baggage

Friday, May 25th, 2007
That's a question many teams, including the Bulls, figure to be asking themselves with the results of the NBA draft lottery Tuesday awarding the No.
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Can The Iceman stop a Rampaging Jackson?

Friday, May 25th, 2007
After boxing produced nothing but sizzle this month, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming along to provide the steak. FOX has been taking you down to the octagon since long before other sites and networks were even aware MMA existed.
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Jazz must hit defensive chord against Spurs

Friday, May 25th, 2007
By Greg Boeck, USA TODAY. The Utah Jazz, coach Jerry Sloan said emphatically Thursday, have to play defense to get back into their Western Conference finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Wallace, Pistons go up 2-0 on Cavaliers (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James for the go-ahead score in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NBA Eastern Conference Final basketball game at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday, May 24, 2007. The Pistons won 79-76.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP - Rasheed Wallace made a go-ahead, fadeaway jumper over LeBron James on the baseline with 24 seconds left, lifting Detroit to a 79-76 victory over Cleveland Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.


Preds may leave, but Nashville still a hockey town

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Music City's standing as an NHL hockey town could be nearing an end, with the impending sale of the Nashville Predators to Canadian BlackBerry king Jim Balsillie.
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Indians beat Royals to avoid sweep (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Cleveland Indians' Jason Michaels is congratulated by third base coach Joel Skinner following Michaels' first-inning, three-run homer in a baseball game with the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, May 24, 2007, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Dick Whipple)AP - Jason Michaels capped a five-run first inning with a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians avoided a sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday night.


Pistons hold off Cavaliers to take 2-0 lead (Reuters)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Hughes (32) has his shot blocked by Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace (36) in the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA's Eastern Conference basketball series in Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 24, 2007. At right is Pistons' Antonio McDyess. (Hans Deryk/Reuters)Reuters - Rasheed Wallace scored 10 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 79-76 on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.


Kevin Durant: The kid who could be King

Friday, May 25th, 2007
May 24--LAS VEGAS -- The boy had a dream not unlike the dreams of many adolescents. May 24--LAS VEGAS -- The boy had a dream not unlike the dreams of many adolescents.
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Wallace leads comeback as Detroit goes up 2-0

Friday, May 25th, 2007
AP. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - LeBron James rolled his eyes, slumped his shoulders and looked toward his coaches and teammates. It was another frustrating night for him and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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In The Fast Lane: Female drivers draw attention at Indy

Friday, May 25th, 2007
By HOLLY CAIN. INDIANAPOLIS -- Reporters and photographers waited almost an hour -- three and four-deep Thursday inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Predators owner selling club to Canadian businessman

Friday, May 25th, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold said on Thursday that he has signed a letter of intent to sell the club to Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie.
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Smoltz gets 200th win as Braves edge Glavine, Mets

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Atlanta, GA - John Smoltz recorded his 200th career win, pitching seven shutout innings, and Matt Diaz homered as the Atlanta Braves edged the New York Mets, 2-1, in the finale of a three-game series at Turner Field.
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• Tempers flare between Phillies, Marlins

Friday, May 25th, 2007
MIAMI -- Brewing tensions between the Marlins and Phillies reached a boiling point in the fourth inning Thursday night at Dolphin Stadium.
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Selig Weighs Whether to Discipline Giambi

Friday, May 25th, 2007
By JACK CURRY. Commissioner Bud Selig has received a report from the three lawyers who met with the Yankees’ Jason Giambi on Wednesday regarding his tacit comments about steroid use.
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Braves’ Smoltz makes baseball history

Friday, May 25th, 2007
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer. Atlanta Braves starter John Smoltz delivers to the New York Mets during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
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• Rios’ homer lifts Jays over O’s in 10

Friday, May 25th, 2007
BALTIMORE -- Blue Jays right fielder Alex Rios sent a 1-0 pitch from Orioles reliever Danys Baez over the wall in left field for a solo homer that sent Toronto to a 5-4 win in 10 innings on Thursday night at Camden Yards.
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Young, Nats hold off Reds

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Cincinnati, OH - Dmitri Young had three hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4-3, in the finale of a four-game series at Great American Ball Park.
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Braves’ Smoltz makes baseball history (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Atlanta Braves starter John Smoltz delivers to the New York Mets during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - John Smoltz became baseball's first pitcher with 200 wins and 150 saves, achieving the feat with a victory over one of his best friends. Smoltz beat Tom Glavine with seven shutout innings and Matt Diaz homered to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday night.


The other Sorenstam leads at Corning (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Charlotta Sorenstam, of Sweden, tees off on the eighth hole during the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic golf tournament in Corning N.Y., Thursday, May 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)AP - Charlotta Sorenstam has been teaching a lot at her famous sister's golf academy in Florida. Her fees are about to go up. Sorenstam shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday, matching her career low, to take a one-shot lead over Beth Bader after the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic.


Blue Jays 5, Orioles 4, 10 innings

Friday, May 25th, 2007
By David Ginsburg, AP Sports Writer. BALTIMORE - Alex Rios homered off struggling Danys Baez in the 10th inning, and Frank Thomas hit a milestone shot to help the Toronto Blue Jays rally for a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
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