Lawyer: Pierce to testify for grand jury if asked
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:40:13 GMT
 AP - Antonio Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said Thursday.
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NFL players union seeks to block suspensions
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:05:53 GMT
 AP - The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Thursday to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy.
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Giants make Renteria their new shortstop
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:37:50 GMT
 AP - Edgar Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in as many days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year contract to replace 11-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel.
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Auburn AD: Tuberville's resignation a surprise
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:56:29 GMT
AP - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he was shocked when Tommy Tuberville resigned as football coach.
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Source: Andersen taking Utah State coaching job
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:52:31 GMT
AP - Defensive coordinator Gary Andersen is leaving Utah to become coach at Utah State.
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NFL players union sues to block suspensions
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:18:28 GMT
 AP - The NFL players union is suing to block the suspensions of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy.
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Cavaliers, Celtics looking better every day
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:43:02 GMT
 AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers keep rolling at home while the Boston Celtics have been unbeatable almost anywhere. The Eastern Conference's two best teams look better every day. LeBron James scored 21 points then grabbed an early seat on the bench as the Cavaliers improved to 10-0 on their own floor for the first time in their history and won their 14th in 15 games, 118-82 over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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Braves get Vazquez in six-player deal with White Sox
(Reuters)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:55:22 GMT
 Reuters - The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four prospects on Thursday.
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Keane and Sunderland part company
(AFP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:54:41 GMT
 AFP - Roy Keane walked away from Sunderland on Thursday after a run of five defeats in six matches convinced him he was no longer the man to take the relegation-threatened club forward.
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Sabres place RW Kaleta on IR; recall D Weber
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:49:53 GMT
AP - Hard-hitting Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta is out indefinitely after being placed on injured reserve Thursday because of a head and neck injury.
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Toledo hires OSU coordinator Beckman as coach
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:15:56 GMT
AP - Toledo has hired Tim Beckman as head coach, picking the Oklahoma State defensive coordinator to take over its football program.
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Federer cuts back on 2009 clay tournaments
(AFP)
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:59:14 GMT
 AFP - Roger Federer said Wednesday that he will trim back his claycourt schedule in 2009 despite the French Open, played on clay at Roland Garros, being the only major missing from his 13 Grand Slam titles.
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Wie shoots 65 to share early lead at LPGA Q-school
(AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:30:26 GMT
 AP - Michelle Wie ran off four straight birdies inside 8 feet late in the second round Thursday for a 7-under 65 that gave her a share of the lead among early finishers at the LPGA Tour qualifying tournament.
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