Archive for September, 2010
Melo willing to wait out season, become FA
CBSSp Carmelo Anthony said he loves being with the Denver Nuggets and is happy to go through the season with free agency a real possibility next summer. The Nuggets forward, who has been the subject of trade talk for months, said after the second day of training camp Wednesday he is content to suit up [...]
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Rangers slugger Hamilton eyes Friday return
MLB news-Sports.com w Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton hopes to return to the lineup by Friday. Hamilton took swings in the batting cage for the third straight day Wednesday, hitting 10 balls off a tee and about 40 tossed balls. The majors leading hitter (.361) took the last few swings at nearly full speed and says [...]
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LeBron takes over in first practice of new-look Heat
CBSSports.com wire On Day 1, LeBron James looked perfectly comfortable in new surroundings. He pumped his fist after passing over a double-team and setting Joel Anthony up for a dunk. He got wide-eyed after breaking free in a defensive drill for a thunderous slam that left teammates more than impressed. He shouted instructions during drills, [...]
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Prado out for year
MLB news-Spo Atlanta third baseman Martin Prado will miss the rest of the season including any playoffs, after an MRI on Tuesday night showed he tore an oblique muscle. Doctors say Prado, who also bruised his hip, will need two months rest with zero activity but should ready for spring training. “Its bad news. Hes [...]
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Wizards introduce Midnight Madness to the NBA
CBSSports.c The band played. Cheerleaders cheered. Gilbert Arenas tried to hide in plain sight. Midnight Madness had finally come to the NBA. The Washington Wizards opened training camp around the stroke of 12 on Tuesday morning, launching a new era they hope will be more fan-friendly as they attempt to recover from the most embarrassing [...]
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Jury convicts Gallo in death of Angels’ Adenhart
MLB news-Sports.com wi A jury convicted a construction worker of murder Monday for a drunken-driving crash that killed promising rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two of his friends. It was the second DUI conviction for Andrew Gallo, 23, who held white rosary beads and occasionally looked up at jurors as they returned [...]
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Airmen in Panhandle eager for Heat to arrive
CBSSports.com wire reportsSep. 26, 2010 Serious people have serious jobs at Hurlburt Field, a U.S. Air Force installation in Floridas Panhandle that houses the 1st Special Operations Wing. For them, the next few days will be more about fun and games than usual. Taking training camp 650 miles from home, the Miami Heat will arrive [...]
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Lee to start playoff opener
MLB news-Sports.com Cliff Lee was picked to start the Texas Rangers first playoff game in 11 years. The AL West champions announced their pitching plans Sunday for the first round of the postseason. Rangers manager Ron Washington said Lee will get the ball in Game 1, which is no surprise. The ace left-hander, acquired in [...]
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Knicks select Stoudemire, Felton as co-captains
CBSSports.com w The New York Knicks opened training camp with word another superstar was perhaps slipping away. And yet even without Carmelo Anthony, coach Mike DAntoni is clear hes happy with what he has. “Im really excited about these guys right here,” DAntoni said Saturday after the Knicks first workout at their training center, joking [...]
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Tigers’ Bonderman expects to be elsewhere in 2011
MLB news-Spo Jeremy Bonderman is looking forward to proving he can stay healthy again next season while figuring out a way to be more consistent. Does he expect that to happen with the Detroit Tigers? “Honestly, probably not,” Bonderman said Sunday before Detroits home finale against Minnesota. “Its part of the business. The Tigers have [...]
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