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Cavaliers: High Risk, High Reward

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
MiamiHerald.comCavaliers: High Risk, High RewardESPNEvery single NBA front office knows that at this time of year there are opportunities galore. Draft day is one time when roster can be re-made most easily -- via pick, trade or cap maneuvering for free agents.Thursday eye-opener: Can Shaq and LeBron co-exist? USA TodayCavs Making BIG Strides Towards Next Season Cavs NewsWashington Post - The Associated Press - SLAM Online - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comall 839 news articles
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Organizers hope US win boosts WCup ticket sales

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
BBC SportOrganizers hope US win boosts WCup ticket salesUSA TodayBy Chris Lehourites, AP Sports Writer JOHANNESBURG - The World Cup organizing committee in South Africa is already hoping that the United States' shock win over Spain at the Confederations Cup will increase ticket sales for next year's main event.Vacation, not third place, on Spain's mind FOXSports.comUS stuns Spain, 2-0 Los Angeles TimesPhiladelphia Daily News - San Francisco Chronicle - New York Times - Reuters Blogsall 2,781 news articles
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Suicide lines: Hawks-Warriors deal, McGrady, Captain Kirk …

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
TSN.caSuicide lines: Hawks-Warriors deal, McGrady, Captain Kirk ...Yahoo! SportsBy JE Skeets Every weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your porridge. Marcus Thompson, Contra Costa Times: "So the Jamal Crawford(notes) camp is elated about his being traded to Atlanta.Warriors trade Crawford for guards Law, Claxton San Francisco ChronicleWarriors and Hawks swap guards Philadelphia InquirerKansas City Star - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Rotoworld.com - Examiner.comall 92 news articles
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Morning Report: Wolves at NBA draft’s door

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Seattle Post IntelligencerMorning Report: Wolves at NBA draft's doorPhiladelphia InquirerBy Don McKee The Minnesota Timberwolves have managed to acquire four first-round picks in tonight's NBA draft, including Nos. 5 and No.Intrigue in NBA draft starts at No. 2 with Memphis Washington PostBob Finnan's 2009 NBA Mock Draft The Morning JournalHartford Courant - Boston Herald - Lihue Garden Island - Boston Globeall 1,095 news articles
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Slain football coach was pillar of tiny Iowa town

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Globe and MailSlain football coach was pillar of tiny Iowa townThe Associated PressPARKERSBURG, Iowa (AP) - When a fatal tornado ripped through the rural Iowa town Ed Thomas called home, the local football coach became the driving force behind rebuilding.Video: Former Player Charged With Killing Iowa Coach The Associated Press'a good coach, but a better role model' DesMoinesRegister.comABC News - Chicago Tribune - ESPN - UI The Daily Iowanall 2,039 news articles
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Is co-coach plan for Lakers a real possibility?

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Los Angeles TimesIs co-coach plan for Lakers a real possibility?Yahoo! SportsThe plan, as it as stands now, would have Phil Jackson coaching the Los Angeles Lakers at home, in Hollywood, and Kurt Rambis handling the head coaching duties on the road.GM Mitch Kupchak says Lakers will get their Phil USA TodayPhil Jackson, Stay-At-Home Coach ESPNLos Angeles Times - MiamiHerald.com - Rotoworld.com - NPRall 92 news articles
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Roddick, Venus Williams in Wimbledon action today

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Telegraph.co.ukRoddick, Venus Williams in Wimbledon action todayThe Associated PressWIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Defending champ Venus Williams and Andy Roddick will be in action today as the second round at Wimbledon continues.Roddick, Venus Williams in Wimbledon action today MiamiHerald.comVenus storms into third round SkySportsPhiladelphia Inquirer - Los Angeles Times - KIMT - AFPall 1,861 news articles
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US football’s rise can be traced to MLS, Europe

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Reuters UKUS football's rise can be traced to MLS, EuropeUSA TodayBy Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - The rise of football in the United States mirrors coach Bob Bradley's career.Alvarez: Spain exit Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein - Global ESPNUS stuns Spain, 2-0 Los Angeles TimesDetroit Free Press - Philadelphia Daily News - San Francisco Chronicle - BBC Sportall 2,710 news articles
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Hey Shaq: It’s time to back up your talk

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
CBC.caHey Shaq: It's time to back up your talkFOXSports.comby Mark Kriegel Mark Kriegel is the national columnist for FOXSports.com. He is the author of two New York Times best sellers, Namath: A Biography and Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich, which Sports Illustrated called "the best sports biography of the ...After Shaq trade, Suns could go big again in draft The Associated PressSources: Cavs close to acquiring Shaq from Suns Washington PostBloomberg - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - CBSSports.com - Soft Sailorall 742 news articles
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Alvarez: Spain exit Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein - Global

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Reuters UKAlvarez: Spain exit Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein - GlobalESPNBy Eduardo Alvarez Spain suffered a phenomenal relapse into their old ways by losing to a disciplined US squad in their semi-final match of the Confederations Cup.US stuns Spain, 2-0 Los Angeles TimesUpset of Spain sends US to Confederations Cup final Philadelphia Daily NewsSan Francisco Chronicle - New York Times - Washington Post - The Associated Pressall 2,537 news articles
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Slain football coach was pillar of tiny Iowa town

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
USA TodaySlain football coach was pillar of tiny Iowa townThe Associated PressPARKERSBURG, Iowa (AP) - When a fatal tornado ripped through the rural Iowa town Ed Thomas called home, the local football icon became the driving force behind rebuilding.Video: Former Player Charged With Killing Iowa Coach The Associated PressRecords show suspect in coach's killing has drug history USA TodayDesMoinesRegister.com - Denver Post - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - New York Timesall 1,776 news articles
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Gary Sheffield’s knee gets cortisone

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
CBC.caGary Sheffield's knee gets cortisoneNew York Daily NewsBY Adam Rubin Gary Sheffield finally had an MRI of his ailing right knee on Tuesday. It showed inflammation in the joint, so the 40-year-old outfielder received a cortisone injection.Mets Finding More Reasons to Be Optimistic New York TimesNew York Mets outfielder Gary Sheffield given shot for pain behind ... The Canadian PressThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - The Associated Press - New York Mets - Times Herald-Recordall 308 news articles
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Baseball Today

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostBaseball TodaySI.comBoston at Washington (7:05 pm EDT). John Smoltz will make his season debut for the Red Sox as they try and complete a three-game sweep of the Nationals.Green dodges bat, misses ball in Red Sox 6-4 win The Associated PressSmoltz set for Red Sox debut USA TodayMLB.com - CBSSports.com - Washington Post - Boston Heraldall 633 news articles
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Pair shot in Angel Stadium parking lot

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostPair shot in Angel Stadium parking lotMLB.comBy John Schlegel / MLB.com An off-duty Anaheim police officer is said by authorities to have shot two men who allegedly had assaulted him in the Angel Stadium parking lot following the Angels-Rockies game there Wednesday night.Off-duty officer shoots 2 in lot after Angels game The Associated Press2 hospitalized after being shot by off-duty cop in Angel Stadium ... Contra Costa TimesLos Angeles Times - abc7.com - Denver Post - AHNall 1,340 news articles
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Shaq won’t be of much help to Cavs

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The Associated PressShaq won’t be of much help to CavsFOXSports.comby Charley Rosen Shaquille O’Neal is heading to Cleveland, according to multiple reports. This will produce only limited benefits for the Cavs.After Shaq trade, Suns could go big again in draft The Associated PressSources: Cavs close to acquiring Shaq from Suns Washington PostThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - CBSSports.com - Denver Post - Seattle Post Intelligencerall 622 news articles

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Intrigue in NBA draft starts at No. 2 with Memphis

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
ESPNIntrigue in NBA draft starts at No. 2 with MemphisWashington PostBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP NEW YORK -- Ricky Rubio never worked out for the Grizzlies. Hasheem Thabeet canceled his last workout for the beleaguered team.Jason Jones' mock NBA draft Boston HeraldClippers have good idea who's No. 1, place faith in Griffin USA TodayNational Post - Boston Globe - Washington Times - Tulsa Worldall 1,070 news articles
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SOCCER: US beats Spain to reach final

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Telegraph.co.ukSOCCER: US beats Spain to reach finalDetroit Free PressThe United States stunned top-ranked Spain, 2-0, Wednesday night in South Africa on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, advancing to the Confederations Cup final with one of the Americans' biggest soccer victories.Upset of Spain sends US to Confederations Cup final Philadelphia Daily NewsRatto: Great US soccer win, but... San Francisco ChronicleThe Associated Press - New York Times - Washington Post - RightFielders Women in Sportsall 2,676 news articles
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LSU wins College World Series

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostLSU wins College World SeriesMLB.comLSU celebrates after defeating Texas in the deciding game of the College World Series. (Dave Weaver/AP) By Bailey Stephens / MLB.com OMAHA, Neb.LSU beats Texas 11-4 to claim 6th national title The Associated PressMainieri's Tigers deliver on title dream Yahoo! SportsNew York Times - CBSSports.com - USA Today - SI.comall 1,748 news articles
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Yankees snap out of funk

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Boston GlobeYankees snap out of funkBoston GlobeYankees' Johnny Damon arrives home safely courtesy of Mark Teixeira's late double in Atlanta. The win snapped New York's three-game skid.Girardi Waves His Arms, and Yankees Swing Their Bats New York TimesBrian Cashman says Yankees won't make moves to fix lineup New York Daily NewsHartford Courant - Boston Herald - AHN - CBSSports.comall 782 news articles
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More power to Ortiz

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
MiamiHerald.comMore power to OrtizBoston Globe(AP) David Ortiz (center) looks toward Jacoby Ellsbury after Ortiz scored on Jason Varitek's home run during the sixth inning.Red Sox-Nationals Lines Preview Offshore InsidersRed Sox, Smoltz a perfect pair NESN.comBoston Herald - Honolulu Advertiser - The Associated Press - MLB.comall 652 news articles
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