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The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comVilma Not Involved in SlayingsWashington PostA New York Police Department spokesman told the Associated Press that New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is not believed to be involved in the slaying of two men at a condominium in Woodbury, NY, owned by Vilma.Ex-Jet Jonathan Vilma's Long Island condo raided after drug killings New York Daily News2 slain at NY apartment of NFL player The Associated PressCBS 4 - Newsday - Rotoworld.com - RealGM.comall 271 news articles
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Kansas.comAP report: Vick to pay Falcons $6.5 millionThe Associated PressFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - A person familiar with the settlement says Michael Vick has agreed to pay the Atlanta Falcons $6.5 million as part of his bankruptcy case, clearing the way for the team to release him before training camp.Vick is banking on return to NFL Atlanta Journal ConstitutionNFL shows its got a double standard for Michael Vick New York Daily NewsCBSSports.com - ESPN - Daily Pressall 123 news articles
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AP - A person familiar with the settlement says Michael Vick has agreed to pay the Atlanta Falcons $6.5 million as part of his bankruptcy case, clearing the way for the team to release him before training camp.

AFP - Fabio Capello has confirmed that Peter Crouch will lead England's attack in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine after once again dashing Michael Owen's hopes of an international recall.

AP - Washington State athletic director Jim Sterk hopes to hire a basketball coach to replace Tony Bennett within a week.

Twins option lefty Jose Mijares to Triple-AUSA TodayFORT MYERS, Florida (AP) - The Minnesota Twins optioned Jose Mijares to its Triple-A team after the left-handed reliever had a rocky spring training.Morales wins backup job over Butera Rotoworld.comMIJARES, BUTERA SENT TO ROCHESTER (11:19 am ET) ESPNPioneer Press - Naples Daily News - MinnPost.comall 43 news articles
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AP - New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain's arraignment on a drunken-driving charge has been rescheduled a fourth time.

New York Daily NewsA-Rod ramps up his workoutsMLB.comBy Bryan Hoch / MLB.com Alex Rodriguez has been working out in Vail, Colo., following his hip surgery. (Tony Dejak/AP) TAMPA, Fla.Happy Yankees spring forward with Alex Rodriguez circus out of town New York Daily NewsA-Rod's rehab now includes baseball activities NewsdayLower Hudson Journal news - SportingNews.com - NY1 - RealGM.comall 141 news articles
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CBC.caGiants WR Plaxico Burress gun possession case delayed until JuneNew York Daily NewsBy Oren Yaniv and Melissa Grace Plaxico Burress arrives at court Tuesday morning for a hearing in his gun possession case. Trouble Giants star Plaxico Burress ran a quick out Tuesday after his gun possession case was delayed until mid-June.Burress Case Adjourned Washington PostPlaxico Burress' gun case adjourned The Associated PressBloomberg - National Post - Newsday - New York Timesall 935 news articles
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AP - The birthplace of basketball is getting a pro team.

guardian.co.ukFIFA calls for minute's silence after stampedeUSA TodayZURICH (AP) - A minute's silence will be held before international football matches on Tuesday and Wednesday after 19 fans died in a stadium stampede in the Ivory Coast.Soccer Tries to Shrug Off Another Deadly Tragedy New York TimesTeam 'heard of deaths' before game BBC NewsReuters South Africa - Voice of America - The Associated Press - Scotsmanall 1,278 news articles
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Struggling Mavericks head to MinnesotaSeattle Post Intelligencer(Sports Network) - The Dallas Mavericks are closing in on their ninth straight playoff appearance and will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves this evening at the Target Center.Josh Howard likely to return Tuesday SportingNews.comHoward's Return Could Energize Mavs RealGM.comRotoworld.com - Dallas Morning News - HoopsWorld - WFAAall 31 news articles
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AP - Investigators suspect two African immigrants slain at a Long Island condo owned by an NFL player may have been killed as revenge for an Internet scam, police said Tuesday.

United Press InternationalPlaxico Burress' gun case adjournedThe Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - A gun possession case against New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was adjourned Tuesday until June, but his attorney said the matter could be resolved sooner if a plea agreement can be reached.New York Giants star Plaxico Burress gun possession case delayed ... New York Daily NewsCourt Hearing in Burress Gun Case Delayed by Judge Until June BloombergNewsday - New York Times - United Press International - First Coast Newsall 874 news articles
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NJ.comYankees Complete Pitching StaffNew York TimesBy Tyler Kepner SARASOTA, Fla. - There were somber players packing equipment bags in the clubhouse in Tampa this morning, which, in late March, means only one thing: cuts.Albaladejo officially wins bullpen spot Rotoworld.comJonathan Albaladejo wins final spot on New York Yankees pitching sta The Star-Ledger - NJ.comYankees.com - New York Daily News - Newsday - MLB.comall 32 news articles
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Canoe.caAvery contributes to win in positive mannerNHL.comBy Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Managing Editor NEW YORK -- By refusing to give in to his desires Monday night, Sean Avery got what he most desired.A Fuller Portrait of Sean Avery vs. the Devils New York TimesRangers-Devils has become area's hot rivalry NewsdayThe Associated Press - New York Daily News - New York Post - Bleacher Reportall 349 news articles
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al.comSources: Mizzou to meet with AndersonESPNBy Mark Schlabach ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia officials have targeted Missouri's Mike Anderson as their next basketball coach. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Mike Anderson, sought after by Georgia and apparently in line for a big raise at Missouri, ...Georgia pursuing Missouri coach Mike Anderson SportingNews.comReport: Georgia offers job to Anderson Columbia Daily TribuneAtlanta Journal Constitution - Columbia Missourian - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - WGCLall 55 news articles
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Chattanooga Times Free PressBraves, Chipper Jones finalize contract extensionAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy DAVID O'BRIEN Lake Buena Vista, Fla. - Chipper Jones and the Braves have finalized a three-year contract extension that includes a fourth-year vesting option, a deal that could assure the third baseman gets his wish of playing his entire career with ...Chipper Jones re-signs with Braves Bizjournals.comJones, Braves complete extension MLB.comSports Network - AHN - The Associated Press - SportingNews.comall 150 news articles
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BBC SportSeve Ballesteros in sight of the ‘sixth major’ that is his battle ...Times OnlineSeve’s house is located at the top of a hill in Pedreña in the Spanish province of Cantabria, a place that he placed on the map after inventing “another way” to play golf, to create a multinational army of followers and become the most surprising ...Seve: Battle for life is my sixth major CNN InternationalBallesteros speaks publicly about cancer fight The Associated PressBBC News - Reuters - Monsters and Critics.com - SkySportsall 221 news articles
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