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ESPNAfter Griffin, this year's draft is a crapshootWashington TimesBy Mike Jones (Contact) | Thursday, June 25, 2009 The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.Even Thabeet, Rubio come with doubts in this draft The Associated PressClippers hope Blake Griffin can change their fortunes Los Angeles TimesChicago Sun-Times - News-Herald.com - San Francisco Chronicle - Chicago Tribuneall 1,071 news articles
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Washington PostRoar restored: Mitchell sparks LSU to sixth College World Series titleSI.comAP OMAHA, Neb. -- The championship trophy appeared behind the Rosenblatt Stadium backstop with LSU still needing three outs to claim it, but with a seven-run lead the bold Tigers fans in the first few rows starting snapping photos of the soon-to-be ...Louisiana State Wins College World Series New York TimesLSU routs Texas to capture NCAA baseball championship USA TodayThe Associated Press - Sports Network - Kansas City Star - Houston Chronicleall 1,736 news articles
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AFPReports: Suns agree to send Shaq to CavsFOXSports.comby FOXSports.com The Suns have agreed in principle to send center Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, cash and a second-round pick in Thursday's draft, according to multiple reports.The Cavs have Shaq. So what is the impact? The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comDid Shaq Just Find Out He Was Traded On Twitter? Washington PostThe Associated Press - Boston Herald - CNN - Rotowireall 424 news articles
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MiamiHerald.comGreen dodges bat, misses ball in Red Sox 6-4 winThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The ball was bouncing toward Nick Green, and so was the tumbling sharp end of Elijah Dukes' broken bat. The bat got there first.David Ortiz, Red Sox have blast Boston HeraldSmoltz set for Red Sox debut USA TodaySI.com - MLB.com - York County Coast Star - CBSSports.comall 636 news articles
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Washington PostOlivo's homer in 11th lifts Royals over AstrosThe Associated PressHOUSTON (AP) - Miguel Olivo homered on the first pitch in the 11th inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 Wednesday night.Catchers come through for KC in extras MLB.comAstros blow lead, lose duel to Royals in extra innings Houston ChronicleMiamiHerald.com - Rotoworld.com - Astros.com - United Press Internationalall 169 news articles
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Washington PostOlivo's homer helps Royals outlast Astros 4-3 in 11 inningsKansas City StarBy BOB DUTTON A closer controversy? After Joakim Soria blew a save in the 10th inning, John Bale was left to finish off the Astros in the 11th and responded by retiring three in a row for his first career save.Olivo's homer in 11th lifts Royals over Astros The Associated PressCatchers come through for KC in extras MLB.comMiamiHerald.com - Rotoworld.com - Astros.com - BetUs.comall 158 news articles
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MiamiHerald.comUS euphoric after its stunning 2-0 upset victory over SpainThe Canadian PressBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Landon Donovan's father e-mailed him a photo of the United States ice hockey team's upset of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics before Wednesday's game.A great win over Spain … now can the US surprise some more? Reuters BlogsAmericans Stun Spain and the Soccer World New York TimesUSA Today - Washington Post - Los Angeles Times - Times Herald-Recordall 2,511 news articles
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The Associated PressGutierrez goes deep in eighth to seal itMLB.comBy Christian Caple / MLB.com SEATTLE -- Franklin Gutierrez parked his seventh home run of the year over the left-center field fence in the eighth inning on Wednesday night to give Seattle a 4-3 win over San Diego in front of 22988 at Safeco Field.Gutierrez's homer wins it for Seattle, 4-3 The Associated PressGutierrez hits go-ahead homer against D'Backs Rotoworld.comSeattle Times - KGET 17 - Padres.com - Seattle Post Intelligencerall 423 news articles
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Seattle Post IntelligencerVlad, Saunders lead Angels past RoxMLB.comBy Lyle Spencer / MLB.com ANAHEIM -- Vladimir Guerrero found his power stroke at last, and Joe Saunders took care of the rest, claiming his eighth win of the season.Guerrero homers in Angels' 11-3 win The Associated PressRecap: LA Angels vs. Colorado MiamiHerald.comDenver Post - San Bernardino Sun - Colorado Rockies News - United Press Internationalall 935 news articles
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Washington PostSources: Cavs close to acquiring Shaq from SunsWashington PostBy TOM WITHERS AP CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, multiple people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press early Thursday.The Cavs have Shaq. So what is the impact? The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comCavs do right thing in dealing for Shaq CBSSports.comDenver Post - Chicago Tribune - Rotowire - Los Angeles Timesall 701 news articles
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CBC.caMets Finding More Reasons to Be OptimisticNew York TimesBy BEN SHPIGEL The buzzword at Citi Field these days is “optimistic.” As in, the Mets are optimistic that injuries will not wreck their season.New York Mets outfielder Gary Sheffield given shot for pain behind ... The Canadian PressNieve extends super start with 6 scoreless innings The Associated PressThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Times Herald-Record - Memphis Commercial Appeal - Rotoworld.comall 292 news articles
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ABC NewsRecords show suspect in coach's killing has drug historyUSA TodayBy Tom Witosky and Erin Jordan, The Des Moines Register Mark Daryl Becker, the man accused of shooting Aplington-Parkersburg High School's football coach, acknowledged in January that he was a methamphetamine user, court records show.Video: Former Player Charged With Killing Iowa Coach The Associated PressIowa coach who helped launch NFL careers is slain The Associated PressDesMoinesRegister.com - Sports Network - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Mason City Globe Gazetteall 1,667 news articles
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New York TimesLouisiana State Wins College World SeriesNew York TimesBy PAT BORZI OMAHA - With a gold streamer from the victory celebration dragging behind his left foot, Louisiana State Coach Paul Mainieri yelled for his players to gather for the College World Series championship trophy presentation.Garrido says young Longhorns have bright future SI.comLSU routs Texas to capture NCAA baseball championship USA TodayESPN - Kansas City Star - Sports Network - Houston Chronicleall 1,571 news articles
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Seattle Post IntelligencerSchierholtz helps Giants take another from A'sSan Jose Mercury NewsBy Laurence Miedema Nate Schierholtz is doing his best to make the Giants rethink their platoon plan in the outfield. With Randy Winn on the bench Wednesday night because of his struggles against left-handed pitchers, Schierholtz made a rare start ...Lincecum continues mastery of A's MLB.comLincecum's 12-K effort steamrolls Oakland San Francisco ChronicleMiamiHerald.com - United Press International - The Associated Press - Kansas City Starall 516 news articles
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Sportsnet.caReport: Cavs land Shaq in trade with SunsSeattle Post IntelligencerCleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have bolstered their frontcourt by dealing center Ben Wallace, guard Sasha Pavlovic and the 46th overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft to the Phoenix Suns for the incomparable Shaquille O'Neal, ...Report: Suns trade Shaq to Cavs Washington PostReport: Shaq headed to Cleveland WEEI.comThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - HoopsWorld - abc11tv.com - Casino Gambling Weball 137 news articles
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China DailyYao's foot injury not healedWashington PostAP HOUSTON -- Yao Ming's broken foot is not healed and the Houston Rockets say the All-Star center is out indefinitely. Yao suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot in the Rockets' playoff loss to the Lakers on May 8. The team initially said Yao ...Yao's hairline fracture not healing Kansas City StarYao's Foot Is Not Healing Properly MyFox HoustonCCTV - Beijing Reviewall 97 news articles
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MiamiHerald.comOlivo's homer helps Royals outlast Astros 4-3 in 11 inningsKansas City StarBy BOB DUTTON A closer controversy? After Joakim Soria blew a save in the 10th inning, John Bale was left to finish off the Astros in the 11th and responded by retiring three in a row for his first career save.Olivo's homer in 11th lifts Royals over Astros Washington PostRecap: Houston vs. Kansas City MiamiHerald.comRotoworld.com - Astros.com - United Press International - MLB.comall 136 news articles
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Yahoo! SportsVENUE: Tropicana FieldCBSSports.comTampa Bay manager Joe Maddon hoped the focus of his team's interleague series with the Philadelphia Phillies would be more about the present than the past.Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia Kansas City StarSweet revenge: Garza rewarded by rallies MLB.comPhiladelphia Inquirer - The Biz of Baseball - Tampa Tribune - Rotoworld.comall 584 news articles
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Stuff.co.nzClippers have good idea who's No. 1, place faith in GriffinUSA TodayBy Seth Wenig, AP By Jon Saraceno, USA TODAY The Los Angeles Clippers do not know how to keep a secret - and they don't want to.Clippers hope Blake Griffin can change their fortunes Los Angeles TimesJohn Jackson's mock NBA draft Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Tribune - ESPN - SI.com - NewsOK.comall 913 news articles
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Washington PostGirardi Waves His Arms, and Yankees Swing Their BatsNew York TimesBy TYLER KEPNER ATLANTA - With George Steinbrenner far in the background, there were no obvious threats made Wednesday about the job security of the Yankees' manager.A-Rod powers Yankees Boston HeraldJoe Girardi gets tossed, sparks Yankees in 8-4 win over Braves New York Daily NewsMLB.com - Washington Post - Austin American-Statesman - Forbesall 701 news articles
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