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Washington PostO'Neal scores 45 in Phoenix win over TorontoThe Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in his biggest offensive performance in six years, powering the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.Shaq's season high helps Suns top Marion, Raptors HoopsWorldSuns try to continue dominance over Raptors Sports NetworkUSA Today - AZ Central.com - Toronto Star - NBA.comall 495 news articles
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AP - Mike Cammalleri scored twice, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 15 saves to help the Calgary Flames win their fourth straight game, 4-1 over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.

The Swamp - Tribune's Washington BureauObama's Presence Creates Quite a StirWashington PostBy Ivan Carter The presence of President Obama at last night's game against the Chicago Bulls threw some extra buzz into the crowd at Verizon Center.Chicago Bulls disappoint president in loss to Washington Wizards Chicago TribuneObama steals the show at Verizon Washington TimesNBA.com - Peoria Journal Star - New York Times - International Herald Tribuneall 378 news articles
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AP - Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in his biggest offensive performance in six years, powering the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

CBC.caPens top Chicago in OT despite Toews' hat trickSeattle Post IntelligencerChicago, IL (Sports Network) - Evgeni Malkin scored on the power play 1:36 into overtime, overshadowing the first career hat trick for Chicago's Jonathan Toews, as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Blackhawks, 5-4, at the United Center.Chicago Blackhawks lose to Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime Chicago TribuneMalkin scores in OT for Penguins The Associated PressUSA Today - Sports Network - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Rotoworld.comall 755 news articles
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Boston GlobeRecap: The Jets' crazy dayNew York Daily NewsSay this for GM Mike Tannenbaum: He's not afraid to make moves. Here's a recap of Day 1 in free agency: THE BIG FISH: The Jets, after some uneasy moments, signed former Ravens ILB Bart Scott to a 6-year, $48 million contract.Rex in effect: Ryan is remaking Jets with Ravens in mind CBSSports.comLeonhard Set To Visit Jets Jets ConfidentialUSA Today - Baltimore Sun - National Post - ESPNall 333 news articles
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Times OnlineIn Barry Bonds' trial, Feds to appeal move to exclude evidenceSt. Louis Post-DispatchAP Federal prosecutors will appeal a judge's decision to exclude evidence of three positive drug tests from Barry Bonds' perjury trial, probably delaying its start for several months.Bonds' perjury trial delayed indefinitely San Francisco ChronicleBarry Bonds trial could be delayed as prosecution appeals evidence ban New York Daily NewsSan Jose Mercury News - The Associated Press - Boston Globe - United Press Internationalall 1,033 news articles
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The Associated PressRecord Offer Lures All-Pro To WashingtonWashington PostBy Jason Reid Groggy after being awakened early yesterday morning by a phone call from his agent, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth figured he must have misunderstood what was said.NFL Notebook: Skins give huge deal to Haynesworth Seattle Post IntelligencerFree agency roundup: All the deals from NFL's moving day USA TodayNew York Times - ESPN - Reutersall 1,243 news articles
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AP - Running back Fred Taylor signed with the New England Patriots on Friday after spending 11 seasons with Jacksonville.

AP - Oklahoma star Blake Griffin has been cleared to return to action after suffering a concussion.

AFP - Arsene Wenger is desperate to see his Arsenal side start translating their European form into a sustained Premier League challenge.

AP - Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is scheduled to meet with Major League Baseball officials on Sunday to discuss his admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03 while with Texas. The timing of the meeting was disclosed Friday by a baseball official with knowledge of the session who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made.

AP - The New York Jets bolstered their defense in a big way Friday, signing former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott to a $48 million, six-year deal.

AP - The spectacular moments were too few. The headaches, too many. Kellen Winslow's five-year run with the Cleveland Browns, a succession of stops, starts and setbacks, is finally over. Cleveland traded the talented and troublesome former Pro Bowl tight end to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday in exchange for draft picks new coach Eric Mangini can use to begin rebuilding the disappointing Browns following a calamitous 2008 season.

AP - Tyson Chandler tipped in a missed shot with 3.3 seconds left to give New Orleans a 95-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, saving the Hornets after they blew a 17-point lead with four minutes remaining.

The Money TimesThe Hot Pass: Busch brothers find way up frontFOXSports.comby Lee Spencer Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net.Busch brothers tops in qualifying at Las Vegas Sports NetworkBusch brothers top qualifiers at Las Vegas The Associated PressSportingNews.com - Joe Gibbs Racing - Rotoworld.com - AutoWeekall 216 news articles
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Los Angeles Times3-Dot Lounge: Ramirez circus best enjoyed from afarSan Francisco Chronicle(02-27) 19:09 PST -- Seldom has a losing cause been this much fun. As the Giants witness the comical circus surrounding the Manny Ramirez negotiations, they have to seriously consider if he's worth the trouble.If/when Manny signs, will he be happy? FOXSports.comGiants keep watch over Manny pursuit MLB.comThe Canadian Press - Boston Globe - Philadelphia Daily News - SportingNews.comall 732 news articles
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AP - Chris Osgood made 30 saves in his return to Detroit's lineup after a four-game break, leading the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.

AP - Newly acquired backup Stephon Marbury scored six points during a 9-0 fourth-quarter run, Ray Allen added 30 points and Rajon Rondo matched his career high with 17 assists on Friday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 104-99.

ESPNRedskins' Dan Snyder makes another big free-agent splashLos Angeles TimesPhil Coale / AP Albert Haynesworth, working against Jaguars center Brad Meester last season, is able to stop the run as well as pressure the quarterback, a rarity for defensive tackles in the NFL.Free agency roundup: All the deals from NFL's moving day USA TodayRedskins give Haynesworth $41 million up front The Associated PressESPN - Reuters - New York Daily News - CNNall 1,249 news articles
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