Paul Collingwood's late flurry with the bat and some tight bowling gave England a 48-run win over rank outsiders Ireland in their World Cup Super Eights match in Georgetown on Friday.
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Saturday, March 31, 2007
Collingwood lifts England to win
Paul Collingwood's late flurry with the bat and some tight bowling gave England a 48-run win over rank outsiders Ireland in their World Cup Super Eights match in Georgetown on Friday.
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Inzamam apologizes for WC failure
Pakistan's World Cup captain Inzamam-ul-Haq gave a public apology for his team's dismal display in the West Indies on the same day the country's cricket chiefs rescinded the contracts of their leading players.
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Strachan plays down exit rumours
Gordon Strachan has refuted suggestions that he could be leaving Celtic at the end of the season.
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Phelps wins sixth gold at world meet (AP)
Michael Phelps stayed on track for a record gold-medal haul at the world championships, edging out American teammate Ian Crocker by 0.05 seconds to win the 100-meter butterfly Saturday night. Phelps is 6-for-6 with two races remaining. His latest gold tied Australian Ian Thorpe's record from the 2001 worlds in Japan.
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Sabres beat Isles for NHL-best 50th win (AP)
Chris Drury and the Buffalo Sabres received a timely late-season reminder of how important it is to not take any lead -- even a four-goal edge -- for granted. At least it didn't cost them. Drury scored twice and added an assist to spark a five-goal first period, and the Sabres hung on for a 6-4 win over the New York Islanders on Friday.
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Incriminating memo found in Tillman case (AP)
Just seven days after Pat Tillman's death, a top general warned there were strong indications that it was friendly fire and President Bush might embarrass himself if he said the NFL star-turned-soldier died in an ambush, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. It was not until a month afterward that the Pentagon told the public and grieving family members the truth -- that Tillman...
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Mavericks earn team-record 61st victory (AP)
As much as Stephon Marbury tried, he couldn't keep Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks from a record night. There's a big difference between a team closing in on a No. 1 seed and another just hoping to remain in contention for a playoff spot. Marbury felt he had to do it alone for the injury-depleted New York Knicks.
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Bryant scores 53, but Lakers fall in OT (AP)
Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady helped the Houston Rockets withstand Kobe Bryant's latest 50-point night. Bryant scored 53 points and brought the Los Angeles Lakers back from a late 12-point deficit in regulation, but the Rockets beat them 107-104 in overtime Friday night. Yao had 39 points and McGrady added 30, enough to overcome Bryant's fifth 50-point outing in the last seven games.
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Hoyas, Buckeyes about to get experienced (AP)
Greg Oden stood at center court, checking out clips of Ohio State games on the Jumbotron while fellow freshmen Daequan Cook and Mike Conley stole glances around the cavernous Georgia Dome. This whole season has been one new experience after another for the Baby Buckeyes, and they've managed to handle them all with poise and maturity.
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UCLA tries to rewrite Florida script (AP)
They say teams learn lessons from their losses. If so, UCLA should be more than ready for its rematch with Florida in the Final Four. For 40 excruciating minutes in last year's final, the Bruins forced bad shots, played tentative defense, got outhustled and outcoached. "Just about everything we could have done better," UCLA coach Ben Howland said.
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Friday, March 30, 2007
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Galway United
Tony Cousins was unable to make a triumphant return to his old club, as Shamrock Rovers stole the spoils with just three minutes remaining at Tolka Park.
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Robben to miss rest of season
Chelsea have been rocked by the loss of Dutch winger Arjen Robben with a knee injury that looks likely to rule him out for the rest of the season.
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Waterford United 0-1 Bohemians FC
Waterford United slumped to their third defeat in succession as a superior Bohemians scored their first goal and dug out their first win of the campaign at the RSC.
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Healy happy to be linked to Gers
Leeds United striker David Healy has admitted he is 'flattered' to be linked with Rangers.
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Weekend Premiership team news
Get the team news for all this weekend's Barclays Premiership action, with the Liverpool v Arsenal Saturday lunchtime kick-off the pick of the bunch.
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Cork City 2-0 Longford Town
Cork City striker Roy O'Donovan made it eight goals from four games as he helped his side defeat Longford Town 2-0 at Turner's Cross.
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Drogheda United 2-1 Derry City
A stunning goal from captain Declan O’Brien inspired Drogheda United to a 2-1 victory over title rivals Derry City at United Park.
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St Patrick's Athletic 3-1 Bray Wanderers
Mark Quigley netted a fantastic early hat-trick as St Patrick’s Athletic continued their unbeaten start to the 2007 eircom League of Ireland Premier Division season with victory over Bray Wanderers.
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Pavano named Yanks' opening-day starter (AP)
Carl Pavano will have a chance at redemption right away. The much maligned pitcher will be the New York Yankees' opening-day starter on Monday against visiting Tampa Bay -- his first time on the mound in the major leagues since June 27, 2005. Pavano will be followed in the rotation by Andy Pettitte, Mike Mussina and Kei Igawa.
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Purdue WR Lymon improving after stabbing (AP)
Purdue wide receiver Selwyn Lymon was stabbed in the chest, saying he was attacked at a nightclub near the campus. The 20-year-old player was listed in fair condition Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lafayette after being in critical condition earlier in the day, Purdue spokesman Tom Schott said.
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Tigers give SS Guillen $48M, 4-year deal (AP)
Shortstop Carlos Guillen and the Detroit Tigers agreed Friday to a $48 million, four-year contract extension through the 2011 season. Guillen is making $5 million this season, the last of a $14 million, three-year deal. He gets $12 million in 2008, $10 million in 2009 and $13 million in each of the final two seasons.
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Report: Banned substances in Thorpe test (AP)
Five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ian Thorpe showed "abnormal levels" of two banned substances in a doping test last year, the French sports daily L'Equipe reported on its Web site Friday. Anti-doping officials in Australia threw out the case for lack of scientific proof, but the sport's governing body FINA wants the investigation reopened, the paper said.
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Phelps gets 5th gold, 4th world record (AP)
Michael Phelps has spent plenty of time scaling the highest perch of the medal stand. Ryan Lochte was used to stopping a step or two below. Not anymore. Mr. Runner-up is a world champion. While Phelps remained perfect Down Under, winning his fifth straight gold medal at the world championships, another American turned things upside down Friday -- if only for a night.
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Incriminating memo found in Tillman case (AP)
Just seven days after Pat Tillman's death, a top general warned there were strong indications that it was friendly fire and President Bush might embarrass himself if he said the NFL star-turned-soldier died in an ambush, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. It was not until a month afterward that the Pentagon told the public and grieving family members the truth -- that Tillman...
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Donovan to consider Kentucky job? (AP)
Former Kentucky basketball star Richie Farmer says he spoke with Billy Donovan and suspects the Florida coach is "open" to considering the Wildcats job after the Final Four. Farmer said he called his former assistant coach, and the conversation was mostly about the Final Four, where defending champion Florida plays UCLA on Saturday.
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Durant, Bennett win AP's top honors (AP)
A couple of rookies swept the national college basketball awards. Freshman Kevin Durant of Texas and first-year coach Tony Bennett of Washington State were named player and coach of the year Friday by The Associated Press. Durant, the smooth 6-foot-9 swingman who finished fourth in the country in scoring (25.8) and rebounding (11.1), is the first freshman to win the award since it was created in...
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Tigers LHP Rogers has shoulder surgery (AP)
Kenny Rogers is out until at least the All-Star break, leaving the Detroit Tigers to defend their AL pennant without one of their top pitchers. Two days after saying his arm felt tired, Rogers had surgery Friday to remove a blood clot from his left shoulder and repair arteries. "We might have been the only club in baseball with five established starters," Tigers president Dave Dombrowski said.
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Given insists players feel vindicated
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given feels the players have proven themselves after shaking off 'never-ending criticism'.
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United remain 'most valuable club'
Manchester United remains the most valuable football team in the world, according to Forbes business magazine.
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Liverpool's Riise declared bankrupt
Liverpool full-back John Arne Riise has been declared bankrupt by the courts for an unpaid debt of around £100,000.
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UEFA propose Champions League overhaul
UEFA have confirmed they will consider awarding a place in the Champions League to the winners of the FA Cup from 2009.
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Shels relinquish Champions League place
Eircom League champions Shelbourne will not play in the UEFA Champions League this season.
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Eircom League of Ireland team news
High-flying St Patrick's Athletic will look to continue their 100% start to the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division when they take on Bray Wanderers at Richmond Park.
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Serena, Henin in Key Biscayne finals (AP)
Serena Williams beat the best the Israeli Army had to offer. Shahar Peer, a 19-year-old corporal, kept things close for an hour before Williams pulled away, winning 7-6 (4), 6-1 Thursday night for a berth in the final at the Sony Ericsson Open. "I started out really slow," Williams said. "I think I was a little nervous.
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Browns, Chiefs mulling deal for QB Green (AP)
The Cleveland Browns seem to be beating the bushes for a veteran quarterback after all. General manager Phil Savage confirmed Thursday night that that he contacted Kansas City GM Carl Peterson about Trent Green, a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, during this week's NFL meetings in Phoenix. "I spoke to a number of teams/GMs about players/picks including KC," Savage said in an e-mail.
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Wings beat Preds to tie for points lead (AP)
The Predators had Peter Forsberg, Paul Kariya and Jason Arnott on the ice, the goalie pulled for the extra attacker and a man advantage on a power play. And still they couldn't push the puck past Chris Osgood to force overtime. That sums up their struggle to end Detroit's run atop the Central Division and the Western Conference -- only to keep coming up short head-to-head.
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Richardson helps Warriors hold off Suns (AP)
With each shot in Jason Richardson's sensational 3-point barrage, the Golden State Warriors' hobbling guard showed just how serious he's getting about their playoff push. And with every open shot the Phoenix Suns allowed, the Pacific Division champions exposed what's probably their biggest flaw heading into the postseason.
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Phelps has fourth world record in 4 days (AP)
Michael Phelps set another world record in the pool Friday night. This time, he needed help from his American teammates, including Ryan Lochte, who outdid Phelps with two world records at the world championships. Overshadowed by bigger names on the U.S. men's team and a frequent runner-up, Lochte emerged in his own right with a stunning victory in the 200-meter backstroke, snapping teammate Aaron...
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Big Unit fans five in three innings (AP)
The Big Unit took a big step Thursday night. Five months after back surgery, Randy Johnson struck out five in three shutout innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the San Diego Padres 5-3. Johnson gave up two hits in his second start of the spring and his first against major leaguers. "There's a world of difference between how I'm pitching in spring training than the way I was pitching the last...
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Hinrich's FTs get Bulls in postseason (AP)
Kirk Hinrich's first attempt missed. His next two were on target, and a few seconds later, the Chicago Bulls let out a big sigh of relief. Hinrich hit two of three free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls clinched their third straight playoff berth, pulling out an 83-81 victory over the Detroit Pistons after blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter on Thursday night.
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WVU wins first NIT title since 1942 (AP)
It had been 65 years since West Virginia won any postseason championship. Now the Mountaineers have a NIT title to ease some of the disappointment of missing the NCAA tournament this season. Frank Young scored 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and De'Sean Butler added 20 points to help West Virginia beat Clemson 78-73 in the National Invitation Tournament final Thursday night.
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Maradona admitted to hospital
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has been admitted to the Sanatorio Guemes hospital in Buenos Aires for tests after falling ill.
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Doyle buoyant after Croke Park victories
Kevin Doyle believes the summer ahead will taste so much sweeter after handing Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton another lifeline.
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Dundalk 6-2 Athlone Town
Dundalk made it four wins from four in the First Division with a thumping win over Athlone Town in Oriel Park.
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Henin makes her first Key Biscayne final (AP)
Justine Henin raised a fist, shook it and punched the balmy air, basking in her best showing ever at Key Biscayne. She reached the final for the first time Thursday, beating Anna Chakvetadze 6-2, 6-3 at the Sony Ericsson Open. The top-ranked Henin is a five-time Grand Slam champion, but until this year she had never advanced beyond the quarterfinals at Key Biscayne.
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Angels give RHP Shields $14.6M extension (AP)
Los Angeles Angels reliever Scot Shields agreed Thursday to a $14.6 million, three-year contract extension through 2010. Shields, the Angels' setup man, had agreed last month to a $3.4 million, one-year contract. The new deal adds salaries of $4.25 million in 2008, $5 million in 2009 and $5.35 million in 2010.
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Mavs' focus remains on championship run (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have already matched their franchise record with 60 victories, and still have 11 regular-season games left. The first team to have three 12-game winning streaks in the same season, Dallas needs only two more wins for another stretch of 10 in a row. Yet, the Mavs don't feel like they've accomplished anything yet.
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Annika has worst major start since 2000 (AP)
Karrie Webb watched her third shot into the 18th green feed off the slope and head straight for the cup as the fans came to their feet and raised their hopes of seeing an amazing replay at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Webb holed out for eagle with a pitching wedge last year and then won in a playoff.
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Phelps sets third world record in 3 days (AP)
Six weeks ago, Michael Phelps showed up for a swim meet in America's heartland, sporting a goatee and unkempt hair that barely fit under his skincap. Then, he went out and set a world record. Hmmm, this might be good. "Right then and there, I thought something special could happen this year," Phelps said Thursday.
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Crosby moves Penguins into Atlantic lead (AP)
One game after clinching a playoff berth, the Pittsburgh Penguins reached another milestone. Sidney Crosby had three assists in a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, raising his NHL-leading point total to 116 and helping the Penguins reach 100 points and sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.
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WVU wins first NIT title since 1942 (AP)
West Virginia has a championship to help lessen the disappointment of missing the NCAA tournament. Frank Young and the Mountaineers shot past Clemson to their first NIT title in 65 years. Young scored 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and De'Sean Butler added 20 points to help West Virginia beat Clemson 78-73 in the National Invitation Tournament final Thursday night.
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Boss's daughter seeks to cut out Swindal (AP)
George Steinbrenner's daughter is asking a divorce court judge to separate her interests in the family's business empire from her estranged husband, who until their Valentine's Day breakup seemed on track to take charge of the New York Yankees. Divorce papers filed by Jennifer Lynn Steinbrenner Swindal in Hillsborough County Circuit Court this week also caused concern about Steve Swindal's group...
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Tigers place LHP Rogers on 15-day DL (AP)
Kenny Rogers was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a tired arm, a move that makes Chad Durbin the Detroit Tigers' fifth starter. The move, retroactive to Sunday, sends Rogers to the DL for the first time since 2001. Manager Jim Leyland said Rogers will miss only one start. "Number one, you're concerned about Kenny Rogers and make sure he's OK.
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NASCAR Tip Sheet
Hendrick and Childress are hot, but there are an even dozen drivers who clearly are not.
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Swim father makes up with daughter
A Ukrainian swimming coach captured by TV cameras in an ugly scuffle with his daughter told a magistrates court that he would not repeat his behavior.
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Doyle reignites Irish Euro dreams
Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton can enjoy his summer holidays happy in the knowledge his job is safe for the rest of the European Championship qualifying campaign after Kevin Doyle bagged a 12th-minute winner for the Republic of Ireland against Slovakia.
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Morientes set to miss Chelsea clash
Valencia striker Fernando Morientes is set to miss both legs of his side's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea after damaging his right shoulder while on duty with Spain.
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Sanchez adopts cautious tone after win
Manager Lawrie Sanchez adopted a cautious tone after Northern Ireland moved to the dizzy heights of topping their Euro 2008 qualifying group.
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Dundalk v Athlone Town team news
League leaders Dundalk host Athlone Town in a top-of-the-table eircom League First Division clash at Oriel Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm, hoping to continue their 100% start to the season.
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Robson defiant after narrow victory
Bobby Robson last night defiantly stood by Steve Staunton as a 1-0 win over Slovakia saw the pressure finally lift on the Republic of Ireland boss.
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Reid ruled out for rest of season
Charlton Athletic midfielder Andy Reid has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
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Doyle buoyant after Croke Park victories
Kevin Doyle believes the summer ahead will taste so much sweeter after handing Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton another lifeline.
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Phelps sets third world record in 3 days (AP)
With Michael Phelps in the pool, the rest of the world is swimming for second place. The American set his third world record in as many days, winning the 200-meter individual medley at the world championships Thursday night. "Michael is just out of reach," bronze medalist Laszlo Cseh of Hungary said. Phelps used the same strategy he employed in winning the 200 freestyle and 200 butterfly -- go to...
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Tigers place LHP Rogers on 15-day DL (AP)
Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers will miss at least one regular-season start after being placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a tired arm. General manager Dave Dombrowski said Rogers was seeing a specialist and would not speculate on how long he will be out, but did say the left-hander will miss at least one start.
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Jazz clinch Northwest Division title (AP)
The Utah Jazz helped coach Jerry Sloan celebrate his 65th birthday with a division title. After suffering through the only three lottery seasons in his 19 years with Utah, Sloan saw his team clinch the Northwest Division championship Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer had 25 and 11 rebounds and Mehmet Okur added 23 points and 12 boards to help the Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102.
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Mavs win 60th, but Nowitzki hurts ankle (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks were back home without a break after their first 6-0 road trip and Dirk Nowitzki was out after hurting his ankle in the first half. The Milwaukee Bucks, in the running for a lottery draft pick instead a playoff spot, wanted the upset. None of that kept the Mavericks from winning their 60th game, 105-103 to match their franchise record Wednesday night.
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Sugar's sour note
Micheal Ray Richardson, who was suspended from the CBA finals for an anti-Semitic rant, wasted his last second chance in pro basketball.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Murray in semis as Roddick retires
Andy Roddick retires with a strained hamstring in the first set and allows Andy Murray to advance to the last four of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami on Wednesday.Roddick, the 2004 champion, reveals the injury occurred in the fifth game lunging at a shot. He calls it quits while trailing 5-3 and is now a major doubt for the U.S. Davis Cup squad next week.
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UEFA reduce Valencia & Inter bans
Several Valencia and Inter Milan players have had their punishments for their roles in the brawl which marred the end of their Champions League last-16 tie reduced on appeal by UEFA.
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Wales slay San Marino in Millennium Stadium
Wales cruised to a comfortable 3-0 Group D victory over a totally outclassed San Marino in this Euro 2008 qualifier in Cardiff.
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Italy overcome Scotland in Group B
Italy got their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign back on track with a Luca Toni double earning them a 2-0 win against Scotland.
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Healy fires Northern Ireland to the top of Group F
David Healy continued his remarkable one-man show to propel Northern Ireland to the top of Group F after a 2-1 win against Sweden in a dramatic Euro 2008 qualifier.
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Wretched England struggle past Andorra
Two second-half Steven Gerrard goals and a poacher's effort from David Nugent were enough to earn England a 3-0 victory over Andorra Steve McClaren's job prospects now depend on the FA turning a deaf ear to the chants of mutinous fans in Barcelona.
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Czech Republic edge out Cyprus
Czech Republic limped to a narrow 1-0 victory over Cyprus thanks to a single goal from substitute Radoslav Kovac which took them back level with Germany at the top of Euro 2008 qualifying Group D.
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Doyle reignites Republic Euro dreams
Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton can enjoy his summer holidays happy in the knowledge his job is safe for the rest of the European Championship qualifying campaign after Kevin Doyle bagged a 12th-minute winner for the Republic of Ireland against Slovakia.
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Cubs demote Prior to Triple-A Iowa (AP)
Mark Prior was sent to the minors Wednesday where the Chicago Cubs hope he can regain the form that made him an 18-game winner and All-Star selection four years ago. Prior, whose career has been slowed by an assortment of injuries, was optioned to Triple-A Iowa right after his final spring training start.
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Serena to continue Indian Wells boycott (AP)
Serena Williams says her boycott of the Indian Wells tournament will continue, despite new WTA Tour rules making participation mandatory. Williams and her sister Venus last played in the California tournament in 2001, when the family was booed after Venus withdrew just before a semifinal match against Serena.
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Maradona taken to clinic in ambulance (AP)
Argentine soccer hero Diego Maradona was taken to a health clinic in an ambulance Wednesday, suffering from what the clinic described as an "imbalance." Maradona, 47, was taken to the Guemes health clinic in the Argentine capital and was followed a few minutes later by his two daughters, Dalma and Giannina, footage broadcast by local television stations showed.
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Sabres extend East lead, hold off Devils (AP)
Now this was more to Ryan Miller's liking. Unhappy with the Sabres' last outing, the goaltender was impressed with the patience Buffalo displayed in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Not only did the Sabres beat the opportunistic and defensive-minded Devils at their own game, the win inched Buffalo closer to clinching the Eastern Conference title.
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Sabathia's forearm struck by line drive (AP)
C.C. Sabathia looked down and saw a big knot rising on his left arm. The Cleveland Indians had ones growing just as quickly in their stomachs. Sabathia's forearm was bruised when he was struck by a line drive in his final spring training tuneup on Wednesday, putting in doubt his scheduled start in the Indians' season opener next week at Chicago.
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Divorce may end Yanks' succession plans (AP)
George Steinbrenner's daughter filed divorce papers this week against husband Steve Swindal, a move that appears to end his chance to take over as head of the New York Yankees. "I'm the Boss. I continue to be the Boss," Steinbrenner said Wednesday in a statement issued by spokesman Howard Rubenstein. "I have no intention of retiring, and my family runs the Yankees with me." In June 2005,...
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Mavs win 60th, but Nowitzki hurts ankle (AP)
After the first 6-0 road trip ever, the Dallas Mavericks got home to set another franchise record -- even without Dirk Nowitzki. With their star out after hurting his left ankle in the first half, Jason Terry had 27 points with a couple of key late baskets and the go-ahead free throw in the Mavericks' 105-103 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night for their 60th victory.
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Toshack laments lack of winners
Wales boss John Toshack believes his side need more winners like Ryan Giggs.
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Dunne expects a more relaxed performance
Richard Dunne is expecting a more relaxed Republic of Ireland side tonight now the Croke Park factor is off the agenda.
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Givens takes positives from Dutch loss
Republic of Ireland U-21 team manager Don Givens saw plenty of positives for the future even though his young side suffered a 1-0 defeat to reigning European Champions Holland in Venlo last night.
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Liverpool asked to reconsider ground sharing
Liverpool's new owners have been asked by city council leaders to look again at the possibility of sharing their new stadium with Everton.
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Lampard ruled out for England
Frank Lampard has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 Group E qualifier against Andorra tonight.
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Fabregas looking forward to break
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas knows he must take a break from action sooner or later to avoid burn-out.
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Gaffer singles out Duff & McGeady
Manager Steve Staunton has singled out Damien Duff and Aiden McGeady as the players to send the Republic of Ireland into the summer on a high.
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Euro 2008 qualifying latest scores
Follow the scoring from today’s Euro 2008 Championship qualifying matches here.
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NFL to permanently use replay system (AP)
Coaches throwing challenge flags and referees sticking their heads in hoods will remain NFL fixtures. Forever. On Tuesday, instant replay as an officiating tool became a permanent part of pro football. "Instant replay is an accepted part of the game. It's what we are," said Atlanta Falcons general manager Rich McKay, co-chairman of the competition committee that recommended the change.
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Pearl tells Iowa he's not leaving Vols (AP)
Bruce Pearl says he's happy at Tennessee and won't consider leaving now. The men's basketball coach was contacted Tuesday by Iowa athletic director Gary Barta, who got clearance the night before from Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton to talk to Pearl, a former Iowa assistant. Pearl told Barta he was not leaving Tennessee, and then he wanted fans to know.
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Phelps has second world record in 2 days (AP)
Michael Phelps is turning the world swimming championships into kid's play. The American earned his third gold medal with another world record Wednesday night, producing the biggest time drop in the 200-meter butterfly in 48 years. "I feel like a 12-year-old, being able to drop more than a second off my best time," the 21-year-old superstar said.
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Gore, 49ers agree to four-year extension (AP)
Running back Frank Gore has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, a reward for his team-record 1,695 yards rushing last season. Gore, who led the NFC in rushing in his second pro campaign, was due to earn $435,000 in the upcoming season. With the extension, the Pro Bowl running back will be under contract to the 49ers through 2011 with a deal containing more than...
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Urbina sentenced to 14 years in prison (AP)
Former Major League baseball pitcher Ugueth Urbina was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family's ranch, the Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday. Urbina, a former pitcher with the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies, was also found guilty of illegal deprivation of liberty...
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Behind the scenes
A lot more goes into making a successful NCAA tournament run than meets the eye.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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