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Boston GlobeCarter, Green on verge of making clubMLB.comBy Ian Browne / MLB.com Chris Carter (left) is close to breaking camp with a Major League club for the first time, while Nick Green is filling the void left by Julio Lugo.Signs point to Green, Carter Boston GlobeCarter beats out Bailey for Sox' final roster spot Providence JournalFire Brand of the American League - Rotoworld.com - Boston Herald - Rotowireall 24 news articles
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AP - Pitcher Juan Lara will be back in a Cleveland Indians minor league uniform this week after he nearly died in a car crash.

AFP - Serbian Novak Djokovic, ranked third in the world, breezed into the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament here on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.

New York Daily NewsCops: Slayings at ex-Jet Vilma's LI condo may be linked to Web scamNewsdayAn Internet scam may have led to the murders of two Bronx men in a Woodbury condominium owned by former Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Tuesday.Vilma Not Involved in Slayings Washington PostCops on hunt for Jonathan Vilma's cousin; ex-Jet's relative sought ... New York Daily NewsThe Associated Press - CBS 4 - Rotoworld.com - RealGM.comall 296 news articles
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News VirginianIn Many Ways, Calipari Is Right for KentuckyNew York TimesBy Harvey Araton Line up the folks and neighborhood friends on the porch and watch closely for how Coach would deal with them. That was Chris Douglas-Roberts’s strategy when the great sermonizers of college basketball would pay homage to him on the ...Pitino: Calipari would do a 'great job' at Kentucky SI.comCalipari's potential move could cost Memphis recruits USA TodayCincinnati.com - Memphis Commercial Appeal - CBS 4 - Newsdayall 709 news articles
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AFP - Italy coach Marcello Lippi dismissed Ireland counterpart Giovanni Trapattoni's claims that Wednesday's World Cup qualifier here is a classic David against Goliath confrontation.

MiamiHerald.comRivers says Garnett will continue to restSeattle Post IntelligencerBoston, MA (Sports Network) - Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said star forward Kevin Garnett will rest his ailing knee for a few more games.Knee injury to sideline KG ESPNAinge: No need to worry Boston HeraldThe Associated Press - Boston Globe - USA Today - Rotoworld.comall 452 news articles
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New York Daily NewsFalcons settle claim in Vick bankruptcy caseAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Falcons have settled their claim in Michael Vick’s bankruptcy case, but their fight to recoup bonus money is still pending, according to a team official.AP report: Vick to pay Falcons $6.5 million The Associated PressNFL shows its got a double standard for Michael Vick New York Daily NewsKFFL - AFP - Columbus Other Paper - CBSSports.comall 182 news articles
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New York Daily NewsLincoln star Lance Stephenson delays his college decision once againNew York Daily NewsBY Mark Lelinwalla That's what Lincoln star Lance Stephenson continued to play Tuesday during media day for the McDonald's All-American High School basketball game at the BankUnited Center.Forward, considering St. John's, Maryland and KU, says he'll have ... ESPNKansas basketball recruit Lance Stephenson delays his announcement Kansas City StarWashington Post - Topeka Capital Journal - Phog.net - SI.comall 33 news articles
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CBC.caTigers' Thames, Larish rave about Sheffield's guidanceDetroit Free PressBy JOHN LOWE • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • March 31, 2009 LAKELAND, Fla. - Marcus Thames clinches a spot on the Tigers’ roster with Gary Sheffield’s departure.Tigers release Gary Sheffield The Detroit NewsMarcus Thames: Opportunity Knocks Following Release of Sheffield RotowireUSA Today - ESPN - Reuters - TheInsider.comall 342 news articles
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AFP - Serbian Novak Djokovic, ranked third in the world, breezed into the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament here on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.

AFP - National Basketball Association officials announced Tuesday that their first basketball court refurbishment project in a nationwide project across India has been completed at Mumbai.

Kansas City StarAlden has contract talks with Anderson, hopes for quick resolutionKansas City StarBy MIKE dearmond Missouri athletic director Mike Alden had contract talks with men’s basketball coach Mike Anderson on Tuesday morning in Columbia and expressed a desire to wrap up negotiations as soon as possible.UGA interested in Anderson, no offer extended Atlanta Journal ConstitutionSources: Mizzou to meet with Anderson ESPNSportingNews.com - Columbia Daily Tribune - SuperMizzou - Chicago Sun-Timesall 72 news articles
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AP - Whether or not she delivers a national championship, Courtney Paris will leave Oklahoma with quite a legacy: the only four-time All-American in women's college basketball.

AP - Alex Rodriguez is making progress in rehab after hip surgery and could soon move his workouts from Colorado to the New York Yankees' spring training complex.

AFP - France coach Raymond Domenech and skipper Thierry Henry have issued an eve of match plea to their fans ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

CBC.caA Brave for life: Chipper signs extensionSports NetworkLake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves and third baseman Chipper Jones have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will likely allow the six-time All-Star to finish his career with the only team for which he has played.Chipper’s signed through 2012 Atlanta Journal ConstitutionChipper Jones agrees to $42M, 3-year extension The Associated PressMLB.com - Bizjournals.com - FanHouse - United Press Internationalall 250 news articles
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Madison MessengerIn Weighing U-Va. Job, Bennett Faced a Heavy DecisionWashington PostBy Zach Berman Washington State Athletic Director Jim Sterk has confirmed that Tony Bennett will leave the school to become the men's basketball coach at Virginia.WSU hopes to hire new coach in a week Seattle Post IntelligencerWSU hopes to hire new coach in a week The Associated PressESPN - The Virginian-Pilot - Cougfan.com - Denver Postall 383 news articles
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Philadelphia CitypaperCondit, Kampmann climbing the ranksESPNBy Brian J. D'Souza There are two kinds of people in any work environment: campers, who are content to reach a position and stay there; and climbers, who never stop trying to raise the bar.Fresh start for UFC newbie Condit SI.comUFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann preview ifight365.comMMAjunkie.com - Las Vegas Review - Journal - 2TheAdvocate - Winnipeg Free Pressall 29 news articles
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National PostTigers release DH Gary SheffieldDetroit Free PressBy JON PAUL MOROSI • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • March 31, 2009 LAKELAND, Fla. - The Tigers released designated hitter Gary Sheffield this morning, a startling development since the team had already guaranteed him $14 million this season.Tigers release Sheffield MLB.comTigers release Gary Sheffield, look to get younger USA TodayTampa Tribune - National Post - Rotoworld.com - Reutersall 284 news articles
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