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AP - Take me out to the ballgame ... because I can't afford it. The high price of going to a game is now the No. 1 problem in Major League Baseball, a new Associated Press-Knowledge Networks poll of fans shows. Soaring salaries and steroids dominated fans' worries in past AP surveys. But with opening day less than a week away, the nation's recession is delivering the biggest blow.

Kansas City StarUGA interested in Anderson, no offer extendedAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy CHIP TOWERS Athens - Georgia is definitely interested in Missouri coach Mike Anderson, but he has not been offered the job as the school’s head basketball coach, his agent told the AJC Tuesday.Is it worth it to keep Anderson? Kansas City StarAnderson mulling options Columbia Daily TribuneESPN - AHN - SportingNews.com - St. Louis Post-Dispatchall 85 news articles
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MiamiHerald.comMarlins option Sanchez, BadenhopMLB.comBy Joe Frisaro / MLB.com On Tuesday, the Marlins made a couple of roster moves that helped clarify some roles. First baseman Gaby Sanchez, the Southern League MVP in 2008, and right-hander Burke Badenhop were optioned to Triple-A New Orleans.Florida Marlins send Gaby Sanchez to Triple A, release Dallas ... MiamiHerald.comMarlins' Bonifacio goes 1-for-3 Rotoworld.comSebastian Sun - Flamarlins.com - Examiner.com - Sun-Sentinel.comall 114 news articles
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AP - The Kansas City Royals have optioned right-hander Luke Hochevar to Triple-A Omaha, increasing the chances Sidney Ponson will fill a slot in the starting rotation.

AP - Pale and thin but resilient as ever, Seve Ballesteros says he's been given the mulligan of his life.

AP - Kutztown University has cut its men's soccer and swimming programs to save money.

AFP - Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic and British fourth seed Andy Murray breezed into the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament here on Tuesday with straight-set triumphs.

MiamiHerald.comGarnett to miss at least next 4 gamesThe Associated PressWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) - Kevin Garnett will miss at least the next four games with a sore right knee and may return for the final three games of the Boston Celtics' regular season.Rivers says Garnett will continue to rest Seattle Post IntelligencerAinge: No need to worry Boston HeraldSportingNews.com - Boston Globe - USA Today - Bleacher Reportall 494 news articles
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AP - Kevin Garnett will miss at least the next four games with a sore right knee and may return for the final three games of the Boston Celtics' regular season.

ESPNTerrapins Face Life Without Coleman, ToliverWashington PostRALEIGH, NC - As Maryland sophomore Marah Strickland sat inside a somber locker room following the Terrapins' NCAA South Region final loss to Louisville on Monday night, a familiar sense of sadness washed over her.Louisville beats Maryland to reach Final Four San Francisco ChronicleLouisville Player Demands Presidential Audience SportingNews.comKFVS - Chatham Journal Weekly - Baltimore Sun - AHNall 205 news articles
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CharlotteObserver.comCalipari calls former UK coach, says he's headed to LexingtonUSA TodayBy Mark J. Rebilas, US Presswire By Rick Bozich, The (Louisville) Courier-Journal Former Memphis basketball coach John Calipari called former UK coach Joe B. Hall this afternoon to tell him he was coming to Kentucky and that he intended to start the ...In Many Ways, Calipari Is Right for Kentucky New York TimesAs Calipari considers Kentucky, Cousins, Henry remain in limbo SI.comkypost.com - Kentucky Sports Report - Lex 18 - Cincinnati.comall 734 news articles
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Seattle TimesRays unlikely destination for SheffieldMLB.comBy Bill Chastain / MLB.com After the Tigers released the veteran designated hitter on Tuesday, he was asked if he would like to play for the Rays, to which he replied yes.Tigers release Sheffield, who's 1 HR away from 500 The Associated PressSteve Kornacki on WGHN: Gary Sheffield 'could come back to haunt ... MLive.comDetroit Free Press - New York Times - The Braves Show - USA Todayall 388 news articles
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Examiner.comDevine to begin season on disabled listMLB.comBy Mychael Urban / MLB.com Joey Devine will visit famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews next week. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) PHOENIX -- Right-hander Joey Devine, who'd been penciled in to share the closer's role with Brad Ziegler early in the ...Joey Devine: (Elbow) Set to Visit Dr. Andrews RotowireDevine visiting Dr. Andrews, Ziegler to close SportingNews.comSan Francisco Chronicle - Examiner.com - KFFL - Protradeall 29 news articles
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ACCSports.comVCU official: Rams to hire Gators assistant SmartUSA TodayRICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Virginia Commonwealth University official says the school has picked Florida assistant coach Shaka Smart to be its new men's basketball coach.VCU to hire Florida assistant Smart as coach SportingNews.comGator Assistant Smart Takes VCU Job AM850FOXSports.com - ACCSports.com - SI.com - Richmond Times Dispatchall 32 news articles
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AP - The son of one of the notorious Hanson brothers from the movie "Slap Shot" has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Staten Island Advance - SILive.comStafford wows at private workoutSI.comBy Tony Pauline, Special to SI.com, TFYDraft.com The Detroit Lions brain trust headed south today to hold a private on-campus workout with Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Matt Stafford.Stafford Impresses Washington PostReport: Stafford 'flawless' in private workout with Lions Detroit Free PressThe Detroit News - MLive.com - NFL News - Newsdayall 23 news articles
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ESPNCovering Tigers won't be the same without SheffDetroit Free PressBy JON PAUL MOROSI • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • March 31, 2009 LAKELAND, Fla. - A few hours after the Tigers released slugger Gary Sheffield, I have three salient thoughts on the issue: • From a pure baseball perspective, I understand why the team made ...Tigers release Sheffield, who's 1 HR away from 500 The Associated PressTigers release Gary Sheffield The Detroit NewsESPN - Rotowire - Reuters - Tampa Tribuneall 359 news articles
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AP - Former NBA player Kirk Snyder has pleaded not guilty to a charge he burglarized a neighbor's home north of Cincinnati.

Press of Atlantic CityPhillies release Jenkins; eye Sheff?MLB.comBy Todd Zolecki / MLB.com With less than a week until Opening Day, the Phillies released veteran outfielder Geoff Jenkins on Tuesday.Sheffield to replace Jenkins with Phillies? WDEL 1150AMLATEST SPORTS: Phillies release Geoff Jenkins Press of Atlantic City6abc.com - Delaware County Daily Times - FanHouse - Bleacher Reportall 41 news articles
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Morales to serve as backup catcherMLB.comBy Kelly Thesier / MLB.com FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jose Morales will start the season as the Twins' backup catcher, the team announced Tuesday morning.Twins option lefty Jose Mijares to Triple-A USA TodayMorales wins backup job over Butera Rotoworld.comESPN - Mankato Free Press - Pioneer Press - Naples Daily Newsall 50 news articles
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