May 14 2012

Dale Hunter out as Coach of Washington Capitals – ABC News

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Dale Hunter out as Coach of Washington Capitals
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Dale Hunter is finished as coach of the Washington Capitals after less than one full season, telling the team he wants to return to his family in Canada. Hunter says: "It was the right thing to do." He told general manager George McPhee of the decision …
Dale Hunter steps down as Capitals coachNHL.com
Hunter Steps Down as Capitals' CoachNew York Times
Hunter steps down as head coach of CapitalsReuters
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Chris Bosh injury leaves Miami Heat vulnerable
Los Angeles Times
By Houston Mitchell Chris Bosh will be sidelined indefinitely because of a strained abdominal muscle, the Miami Heat announced Monday. The Heat forward had an MRI exam that confirmed the injury, suffered during the 95-86 victory over Indiana in Game 1 …
Can the Heat survive Chris Bosh's injury?ESPN
How loss of Chris Bosh affects HeatCNN
Heat's Chris Bosh out indefinitely with abdominal strainUSA TODAY
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Josh Hamilton's home run bat is history
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By Mike Dodd, USA TODAY After a week or so of prosperity, Josh Hamilton's bat is being saved for posterity. The piece of lumber that Hamilton used to club eight of his nine home runs in the last week is headed for the Hall of Fame and its place as one …
Power Rankings: No Joshing, Hamilton's health is keySportingNews.com
Hamilton, Rangers welcome Royals to ArlingtonFox News
Stock Watch: Hamilton's up, but so is Inge while Pujols plummetsCBSSports.com
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May 14 2012

Dale Hunter steps down as Capitals coach – USA TODAY

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Dale Hunter steps down as Capitals coach
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Dale Hunter is finished as coach of the Washington Capitals after less than one full season, telling the team he wants to return to his family in Canada. Dale Hunter took over as Capitals coach in November and led the team to Game …
Dale Hunter out as Coach of Washington CapitalsABC News
Caps' Dale Hunter quits, cites familyESPN
Dale Hunter decides not to return as Washington Capitals' coachSportingNews.com
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New York Daily News
In Eastern Conference finals, NY Rangers will rely on Henrik Lundqvist and …
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Across the Hudson River, the Devils have assembled a balanced, opportunistic group in front of Martin Brodeur, the 40-year-old goaltender who has started at least one game in all five of the Rangers' and Devils' all-time playoff series meetings.
Rangers To Meet Devils In FinalsESPN
Super savers square off in Eastern finalUSA TODAY
Eastern Conference Final preview: Rangers (1) vs. Devils (6)CNN
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New York Times
The Play in Madrid, and Not Just the Clay, Merits Attention
New York Times
Just how irrelevant can a tennis tournament be when the two players who end up hugging the trophies are Roger Federer and Serena Williams? It was a provocative finish to a polemical week in Madrid, where the introduction of blue clay ruled discussions …
Jon Wertheim: Madrid controversy overshadows notable resultsSI.com
Federer listening to his body on Rome participationTimes of India
Federer rallies to beat Berdych for 3rd Madrid Open title; Serena Williams …Washington Post
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May 03 2012

Junior Seau: UCLA Coach Jim Mora stunned by linebacker’s death – Los Angeles Times

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Junior Seau: UCLA Coach Jim Mora stunned by linebacker's death
Los Angeles Times
By Chris Foster The upbeat spring practice that first-year UCLA Coach Jim Mora was enjoying was significantly marred Wednesday by the death of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau. Mora, an assistant with the San Diego Chargers from 1985 to 1991, …
Junior Seau's death stuns San Diego, ex-teammatesCBS News
Belichick: Seau was a 'charismatic icon'CBSSports.com
Coroner to reveal 'manner' of Junior Seau's deathCNN International
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For Bosh, Heat, NBA playoffs can also mean fathers' days
Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK— A week before Mother's Day, it was Father's Day at the Miami Heat's morning shootaround when it came to Chris Bosh's Thursday whirlwind that included an evening team flight Wednesday to New York, an overnight flight back to Miami and then …
5-on-5 preview: Heat-Knicks, Game 3, 7 ETESPN (blog)
Bosh, a New Dad, Is Expected to Play Knicks in Game 3New York Times
Knicks-Heat preview: Can New York avoid history while making first-round …The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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ESPN The Mag: Mayweather's Money Issue All Access
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THE SCENE in the parking lot of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas has devolved into an extended documentary on the perils of celebrity. There's a betting slip on the loose worth $ 80000, earned on the merits of the Miami Heat's first-half …
Maria Burns Ortiz: Does Cotto Really Have a Chance Against Mayweather?Fox News
A La Carte: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vs. Miguel Cotto Preview And PredictionThe Queensberry Rules
Mayweather Jr.-Cotto fight at MGM Grand draws music superstarsLas Vegas Sun
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May 01 2012

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich to win second NBA Coach of the Year – USA TODAY

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Spurs' Gregg Popovich to win second NBA Coach of the Year
USA TODAY
By Rachel Shuster, USA TODAY San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, who led an aging team through a compressed schedule to the best record in the Western Conference, is expected to be named NBA Coach of the Year for the second time in his 16-year career.
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Popovich wins second NBA Coach of the Year honor after keeping Spurs best in …Washington Post

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Stoudemire Injures Left Hand
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Amare Stoudemire suffered no ligament or tendon damage after punching a glass case containing a fire extinguisher Monday, but he will not play in Game 3 of the New York Knicks' first-round series against the Miami Heat, a team source told …
Heat looks forward to (Madison Square) Garden partyMiamiHerald.com
The Sixth Man: Maturity issues shaping NBA playoffsFox News
Amare Stoudemire avoids serious damage, but out for Game 3 against HeatSportingNews.com
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Bryce Harper Whiffs In Pickup Softball Game
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Bryce Harper, on a night off and apparently looking for something to do, stepped in and took some cuts during a softball game on the Mall in Washington. Harper, who was called up by the Nationals April 28 and is set to make his home debut Tuesday …
Mike Trout, Bryce Harper have risk/reward potentialUSA TODAY
Tickets For Bryce Harper's Home Debut Are Surprisingly AffordableSB Nation
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Apr 29 2012

Coach: Bulls will overcome injury – ESPN

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Coach: Bulls will overcome injury
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By Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com ESPN Medical Analyst Dr. Michael Kaplan takes a closer look at Derrick Rose's ACL tear, noting that the point guard's style of play with rapid changes of direction may have contributed to the injury.
Bulls' Noah: 'We're not going to back down'Chicago Tribune
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Nuggets Live: Denver trails by 10 at halftime vs. Lakers
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By The Denver Post Nuggets center Kosta Koufos and Los Angeles' Andrew Bynum tipoff during the first quarter of their opening round playoff game at the Staples Center. (John Leyba, The Denver Post) Game 1 of the Nuggets' first-round series against the …
Game 1: Lakers vs. Nuggets, Lakers 50, Nuggets 40 HalftimeLos Angeles Times (blog)
Lakers Vs. Nuggets Halftime RecapSB Nation
2012 NBA Playoffs, Nuggets Vs. Lakers: Denver Trails 50-40 At HalftimeSB Nation Denver
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NASCAR gets some much-needed drama as Edwards and Stewart are angry after …
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RICHMOND, Va. — Not even a meeting with NASCAR officials helped Carl Edwards understand why he was given a penalty at Richmond International Raceway. In contrast, Tony Stewart knew exactly why he lost Saturday night's race. Both drivers were less than …
Tony Stewart not happy with NASCAR, pit crew after disappointing finish at …SportingNews.com
Edwards and Stewart leave Richmond unhappyWashington Times
Kyle Busch wins 4th straight Richmond spring race‎My Fox 8

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Apr 24 2012

Arkansas hires John L. Smith as head coach – SI.com

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Arkansas hires John L. Smith as head coach
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – John L. Smith knows the Arkansas football program well and has a vested interest in its continued success. So a chance to help clean up the mess made by coach Bobby Petrino was too good to pass up.
Petrino releases statement, calls Smith a 'great hire'CBSSports.com
Leading Off: Coaching Follies at ArkansasNew York Times (blog)
Hogs hire John L. Smith on interim basisRussellville Courier
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Mourinho: 'I think I will continue at Madrid'
San Jose Mercury News
AP Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho from Portugal walks back onto the pitch after most of the press had left during a training session in Madrid Tuesday April 24, 2012. Real Madrid will play Bayen Munich Wednesday in semifinal, second leg Champions …
Di Matteo insists Blues good enoughFox News
Jose Mourinho sees 'no reason' to leave Real MadridBBC Sport
Barcelona v Chelsea: Is tiredness affecting Xavi and Messi?Telegraph.co.uk
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Sacramento Kings (21-43) at Oklahoma City Thunder (46-18), 8 pm (ET)
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By Sports Network The Oklahoma City Thunder only have themselves to blame for losing grip on the top seed in the Western Conference. A shaky month of April for the Thunder allowed the surging San Antonio Spurs to capture the No. 1 spot in the West.
Metta World PeaceOrlando Sentinel
Over/Under on Metta World Peace's Suspension for Elbowing James Harden Set at …NESN.com
NBA: Physical play out of hand when it's head-highOCRegister
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Apr 24 2012

Arkansas hires John L. Smith as head coach – NewsOK.com

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Arkansas hires John L. Smith as head coach
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — John L. Smith knows the Arkansas football program well and has a vested interest in its continued success. So a chance to help clean up the mess made by coach Bobby Petrino was too good to pass up.
Petrino releases statement, calls Smith a 'great hire'CBSSports.com
Leading Off: Coaching Follies at ArkansasNew York Times (blog)
Hogs hire John L. Smith on interim basisRussellville Courier

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NFL News
Show in Review
ESPN
Jerome Miron/US Presswire Robert Griffin III tells the guys about getting ready for the NFL draft, handling scrutiny and more. • Baylor QB Robert Griffin III weighs in on being the likely No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, preparing to play at the next level …
NFL RapidReports mock draft: No. 2 — RedskinsCBSSports.com
Luck, Griffin nearly teamed up at StanfordSan Francisco Chronicle
The Shutdown Corner Interview: Robert Griffin IIIYahoo! Sports (blog)
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New Jersey Nets draw sellout crowd for final game in state
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The New Jersey Nets drew a sellout crowd Monday night for their last-ever home game at Prudential Center—or, for that matter, in the state of New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie was not among the 18711 people in attendance. Neither was former Nets forward …
NBA roundup: 76ers make playoffs for 2nd straight seasonBoston Herald
Your comments: Gov. Chris Christie not losing sleep over Nets' departure to …The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Christie says good riddance to Brooklyn-bound NetsCBS News
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Apr 23 2012

Reports: Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg has been fired – USA TODAY

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Reports: Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg has been fired
USA TODAY
By Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY Multiple outlets are reporting that Virginia Tech will be making a men's basketball coaching change. Athletic director Jim Weaver has called a press conference for 4 pm ET Monday afternoon, and Virginia Tech's athletic …
Va. Tech fires Seth GreenbergESPN
Virginia Tech fires men's basketball coach Seth Greenberg after 9 seasons, 1 …Washington Post
Greenberg fired by Virginia TechFox News
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NFL-Pro Bowl safety Dawkins retires after 13-year career
Chicago Tribune
April 23 (Reuters) – Nine-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL) on Monday after 16 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos. Dawkins had 37 interceptions and 26 sacks in 13 …
Dawkins calls it quits after 16 NFL seasonsNew York Daily News
Former Eagles great Brian Dawkins announced his retirement today on Twitter.Philadelphia Inquirer
Dawkins plans to stay in DenverCBSSports.com
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Pudge Rodriguez retires after 21 brilliant seasons
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By Tony Gutierrez, AP By Tony Gutierrez, AP ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ivan Rodriguez is back in Texas again. This time, the 14-time All-Star catcher is retiring. Rodriguez, who briefly returned to the Rangers three years ago, formally announced his …
Pudge puts finishing touches on stellar careerMLB.com
Ivan Rodriguez retires as RangerESPN
Ivan Rodriguez returns to Texas again, and this time 14-time All-Star catcher …Washington Post
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Apr 23 2012

AP: Arkansas will hire John L. Smith as interim coach – USA TODAY

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AP: Arkansas will hire John L. Smith as interim coach
USA TODAY
By Erick Smith, USA TODAY Arkansas is turning to former assistant John L. Smith to serve as interim coach in the wake of the firing of Bobby Petrino. The move was reported by The Associated Press, which cited a person familiar with the decision.
Arkansas rehires John L. SmithESPN
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USA TODAY
World Peace suspension history as NBA reviews hit on Harden
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By Rachel Shuster and J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY As the basketball world awaited a decision by the NBA on a possible suspension of Metta World Peace, his Los Angeles Lakers on Monday had the day off and some were scheduled to attend an annual …
5-on-5 roundtable: Metta World Peace's violent act against James HardenESPN
World Peace Faces NBA Discipline for Violent BlowABC News
Metta World Peace deserves lengthy suspensionLos Angeles Times
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Kansas City Star
NFL draft: History shows Andrew Luck or RG3 likely to fail
Los Angeles Times
By Chuck Schilken Stanford's Andrew Luck and Baylor's Robert Griffin III appear poised to be only the fourth pair of quarterbacks to go 1-2 in the NFL draft in the last 20 years. Both have had stellar college careers, but only one seems destined to …
NFL DRAFT: All about the QBs _ Luck, Griffin to go 1-2, Tannehill in top 10Washington Post
Taking Luck allows Colts to focus on other needsSTLtoday.com

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Apr 19 2012

Larry Brown named coach at Southern Methodist – USA TODAY

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Larry Brown named coach at Southern Methodist
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Chuck Burton, AP Larry Brown is taking over an SMU program that has not won a game in the NCAA touranment since 1988, the season Brown last coached a college team. Chuck Burton, AP Larry Brown is taking over an SMU program that has not won a game in …
Larry Brown to take over at SMUESPN
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AP source: Colts picking Andrew Luck at No. 1
SI.com
A person with direct knowledge of the situation said Thursday that the Colts have notified Luck that they plan to take the Stanford quarterback with the No. 1 pick in next week's NFL draft barring some unforeseen event between now and then.
Discover Yahoo! With Your FriendsYahoo! Sports
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Summitt says it was the 'right time' to step down
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AP KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—A relaxed and smiling Pat Summitt said it's been a "great ride" and it is the right time for her to step down after coaching the Tennessee Lady Vols for nearly four decades. "It has been a privilege," the Hall of Fame coach said …
Summitt lauded as she steps downCNN
Summitt: It has been a 'great ride' at TennesseeSTLtoday.com
Alex Wolff: Pat Summitt gave all she had in final season as Lady Vols head coachSI.com
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Apr 19 2012

Pat Summit says it was a ‘privilege’ to coach at Tennessee – Fox News

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Pat Summit says it was a 'privilege' to coach at Tennessee
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March 12, 2012: In this photo, Pat Summitt, speaks to a reporter at her home in Knoxville, Tenn.AP/Knoxville News Sentinel KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A relaxed and smiling Pat Summitt said "it has been a privilege" to be the Tennessee women's basketball coach …
Doc Rivers gets emotional about Pat Summitt's retirementLos Angeles Times
Pat Summitt: Coaching a 'privilege'ESPN
Pat Summit gets Presidential Medal of Freedom after retiringABC News
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Viewers' guide to UFC 145
CNN
Jon Jones (left) and Rashad Evans (right), shown here during better times, fight Saturday for the UFC light heavyweight title. We've all been down this road before, haven't we? For me, it goes back to the epic McCarthy vs. Sweeney fight.
Dana White says Greg Jackson camp is not a "family", UFC 145's Jon Jones …MMATorch
MMA Today: Ex-training partners Rashad Evans, Jon Jones set to battleScrippsNews
UFC 145 will answer these five questionsYahoo! Sports (blog)
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Boston.com
MLB Notebook: Lee, Cain have duel for ages
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By Roger Schlueter | Archive 04/19/12 11:11 AM ET On May 26, 1966, the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies tussled for 14 innings and combined for just one run. The stars of the day were on the mound, where future Hall of Famers Jim Bunning …
Instant Replay: Giants 1, Phillies 0Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
Five Players' Streaks Currently Benefiting the San Francisco Giants: A Fan's TakeYahoo! Sports
Giants win a 1-0 pitcher's duel in 11 inningsBoston Herald
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Apr 19 2012

Pat Summitt steps aside as coach at Tennessee – Detroit Free Press

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Pat Summitt steps aside as coach at Tennessee
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Pat Summitt still will have plenty of duties as the Lady Vols' head coach emeritus. / Al Behrman/Associated Press By Andy Gardiner Pat Summitt, who has more victories than any basketball coach in NCAA history, is stepping down after 38 seasons at the …
Summitt steps aside at Tennessee after 38 seasonsSTLtoday.com
Pat Summitt stepping aside at Tennessee, named “head coach emeritus” with …Washington Post

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Terry: Drogba put the fear into Barca
ESPN
By ESPNsoccernet staff Chelsea skipper John Terry heaped praise on Didier Drogba after the Ivorian snared the matchwinner against Barcelona to claim a 1-0 win in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Drogba netted on the stroke of half-time to …
Iniesta laments Barcelona's 'unjust' defeatThe Guardian
Chelsea's game plan benefited us but we were unlucky, says ThiagoGoal.com
Poll: should Roberto Di Matteo be offered the Chelsea job full time now after …Telegraph.co.uk
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CBC.ca
Yankees share their memories of Fenway Park
Boston Globe
By Amalie Benjamin NEW YORK – As Joe Girardi talks, he clearly sees the image in his mind, Carlton Fisk waving his arms at the ball. He watches the catcher hop, watches the ball go out. He even makes the waving motion with his hands.
Napoli powers Rangers past Red SoxChicago Tribune
Beckett has strong outing as BoSox fall to RangersAlbany Times Union
Fenway Park is baseball's oldest stadium. (AP Photo)SportingNews.com
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Apr 19 2012

Pat Summitt stepping aside at Tennessee, named “head coach emeritus” with … – Washington Post

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Pat Summitt stepping aside at Tennessee, named “head coach emeritus” with …
Washington Post
The time Tennessee Lady Vols and women's basketball fans have dreaded for months finally has arrived. Pat Summitt is stepping aside as Tennessee's head coach after 38 seasons, the last an emotionally draining farewell tour for the woman who won more …
Summitt steps aside at Tennessee after 38 seasonsSan Jose Mercury News
Summitt is out at TennesseeBoston.com
Tennessee women's coach Pat Summitt retiresSan Francisco Chronicle

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New York Times
Phil Sheridan: Bryzgalov meltdown comes at wrong time for Flyers
Philadelphia Inquirer
It haunts them like some ancient Curse, lying dormant until the worst possible moment and then striking them down. The Flyers and goalies. It is gothic horror on ice. Claude Giroux prepares to score his first period power play goal against Penguins …
Crosby: 'We just played a full game'Philadelphia Daily News
NHL roundup: Pens stave off elimination with routDetroit Free Press
Flyers' fatal flaw reappears in Game 4ESPN
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Changing of the guard in Vancouver
ESPN
By Jim Morris | Special to ESPN.com By keeping his team alive to fight another game in the Stanley Cup playoffs, backup Cory Schneider has fanned the simmering debate over who should be the Vancouver Canucks' starting goaltender.
Schneider outstanding in net to help Canucks avoid eliminationCBSSports.com
Michael Farber: Back at full strength, energized Canucks almost back in seriesSI.com
Canucks top Kings to stay aliveChicago Tribune
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Apr 18 2012

Pat Summitt steps aside as coach – ESPN

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Globe and Mail
Pat Summitt steps aside as coach
ESPN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt is stepping aside as Tennessee's women's basketball coach and taking the title of "head coach emeritus," with longtime assistant Holly Warlick being promoted to replace the sport's winningest coach.
Reflecting on Pat Summitt and her impact on the college women's gameSan Jose Mercury News
Pat Summitt steps down at TennesseeChicago Tribune
Tennessee women's basketball Coach Pat Summitt resignsLos Angeles Times
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Boston.com
Drogba scores to lead Chelsea over Barca 1-0
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Chelsea's Didier Drogba, right, scores a goal against Barcelona during their Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in London,Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/PA, Rebecca Naden) By Steve Douglas AP …
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Chelsea's old guard proved themselves'The Guardian
Chelsea stun Barca 1-0 in the Champions League semifinal first legCNN International
Valiant Chelsea beat BarcaESPN
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Sportsnet.ca
Colts decide on No.1 pick, but aren't telling
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By REGGIE HAYES – The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Ind.) INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have decided on their No.1 pick, but they aren't going to reveal it publicly until draft night. Colts general manager Ryan Grigson met with the local media on Wednesday …
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Apr 18 2012

Summitt Stepping Down as Tennessee Coach – New York Times

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Los Angeles Times
Summitt Stepping Down as Tennessee Coach
New York Times
Less than a year after she received a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's disease, Pat Summitt has stepped down as Tennessee's women's basketball coach, ending her remarkable 38-year career in building one of the signature programs in the sport.
Pat Summitt steps aside as coachESPN
Tennessee women's basketball Coach Pat Summitt resignsLos Angeles Times
Summitt made basketball matter at football-crazed TennesseeCNN
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USA TODAY
Drogba's tally gives Chelsea 1-0 win over Barca
USA TODAY
LONDON (AP) – Didier Drogba swept the ball into the net late in the first half, and Chelsea managed to hang on. By Matt Dunham, AP Didier Drogba celebrates his first-half tally that lifted Chelsea over Barcelona, his 38th career Champions League goal.
Valiant Chelsea beat BarcaESPN
Analysis – Chelsea eye final after happier late twistChicago Tribune
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Chelsea's old guard proved themselves'The Guardian
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Colts 2012-13 schedule released – get used to Sunday at 1 pm
Vigilant Sports
The 2012-13 NFL schedule was released in prime-time Tuesday night, with both ESPN and the NFL Network holding multi-hour specials. Only the NFL. At first glance, the schedule doesn't look outrageous like it has in some years. In fact, it's very simple.
Colts keep quiet but make decision on No 1 pickSan Francisco Chronicle

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Apr 18 2012

Summitt steps down as Tennessee’s women’s basketball coach – CNN

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Toronto Star
Summitt steps down as Tennessee's women's basketball coach
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Eight months after revealing her diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's, the head coach of the University of Tennessee's women's basketball team announced she was stepping down Wednesday. Pat Summitt, who led the Lady …
Summitt's impact went well beyond the basketball courtal.com
Pat Summitt's legacy goes way beyond wins and national titlesSportingNews.com
As Tennessee's Pat Summitt steps down, Bay City native Dean Lockwood reflects …MLive.com
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Drogba helps Chelsea stun Barcelona
FOXSports.com
Didier Drogba grabbed the first-half winner as Chelsea produced a resilient display to beat Barcelona 1-0 on Wednesday to take a narrow lead into the second leg of their Champions League semifinal against the defending champions.
Barcelona Shutout by Chelsea in Champion's League SemifinalFox News
Analysis – Chelsea eye final after happier late twistChicago Tribune
Didier Drogba grabs winner as Chelsea beats Barca 1-0Boston Herald
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Toronto Star
Marian Hossa out for Game 4
ESPN
Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Phoenix Coyotes as he recovers from a violent hit by Raffi Torres, who was suspended indefinitely.
Coyotes' Raffi Torres suspended for Hossa hitSan Francisco Chronicle
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Apr 18 2012

Summitt steps aside, Warlick new Tennessee coach – SI.com

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Summitt steps aside, Warlick new Tennessee coach
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Pat Summitt, who won more games than anyone in NCAA college basketball history, stepped down Wednesday as coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols, less than eight months after revealing she had early-onset dementia. "I've loved being the head coach at …
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Didier Drogba grabs winner as Chelsea beats Barca 1-0
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By AP LONDON — Chelsea produced a performance of resilience and ruthlessness to hand Barcelona its first Champions League loss in 14 months on Wednesday, winning 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to leave the semifinal delicately poised ahead of the second leg in …
Barcelona Shutout by Chelsea in Champion's League SemifinalFox News
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Drogba scores to lead Chelsea over Barca 1-0Kansas City Star
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Colts keep quiet but make decision on No 1 pick
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(04-18) 14:39 PDT Indianapolis (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have decided who to take with the No. 1 draft pick. They're just not planning to let the secret out until April 26. After months of speculation, scouting and scrutinizing, Colts general …
Colts keeping quiet about decision on No. 1 pickBoston.com
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Apr 18 2012

Pat Summitt steps aside as coach – ESPN

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Pat Summitt steps aside as coach
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt is stepping aside as Tennessee's women's basketball coach and taking the title of "head coach emeritus," with longtime assistant Holly Warlick being promoted to replace the sport's winningest coach.
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Drogba grabs winner as Chelsea beats Barca 1-0
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LONDON (AP) — Didier Drogba grabbed the first-half winner as Chelsea produced a resilient display to beat Barcelona 1-0 on Wednesday to take a narrow lead into the second leg of their Champions League semifinal against the defending champions.
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Tim Tebow among TIME's '100 Most Influential People'
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New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has been named to TIME magazine's 2012 list of the "The 100 Most Influential People." Tebow, at the moment, is the Jets' backup behind Mark Sanchez on the field, but his reach on the field continues to grow.
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Apr 18 2012

Legendary coach Pat Summitt steps down as head coach of Tennessee – Washington Post

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Legendary coach Pat Summitt steps down as head coach of Tennessee
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Summit, who holds the NCAA record for victories in any sport, stepped down after 38 seasons as women's basketball coach at the University of Tennessee. Pat Sullivan / AP President Bill Clinton and Kentucky Coach Rick Pitino listen to Summitt during a …
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Will NHL's Spring of Shame continue?
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Blackhawks star Marian Hossa was hospitalized by a dangerous illegal headshot of the kind the NHL has been trying to eliminate, not a fight or a clean, hard check. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) What threatens to become the NHL's Spring of …
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Los Angeles Times
Critical first-half foul call disturbs World Peace, Lakers
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Metta World Peace has been a force for the Lakers lately. But he was forced to sit out much of Tuesday's loss to San Antonio after being saddled with his third foul early in the game on a 'ridiculous' call. Metta World Peace was removed from Tuesday …
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Apr 18 2012

Summit Stepping Down as Tennessee Coach – New York Times

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Summit Stepping Down as Tennessee Coach
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt is stepping aside as Tennessee's women's basketball coach and taking the title of head coach emeritus, and her longtime assistant Holly Warlick will be promoted to replace her. Tennessee released a statement Wednesday …
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It will be very hard for English teams to win the Champions League, says Steve …
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By Goal.com Spain Former Barcelona attacker Steve Archibald has dismissed English clubs' prospects of winning the Champions League ahead of Chelsea's clash against the Blaugrana in Europe's elite competition on Wednesday. The Blues are the only British …
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Hossa out of Blackhawks lineup for Game 4
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CHICAGO — Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series against Phoenix on Thursday, according to coach Joel Quenneville. Hossa was wheeled off on a stretcher Tuesday night in the first …
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Apr 18 2012

Summit Steps Aside, Warlick New Tennessee Coach – ABC News

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Summit Steps Aside, Warlick New Tennessee Coach
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Pat Summitt is stepping aside as Tennessee's women's basketball coach and taking the title of "head coach emeritus" with long-time assistant Holly Warlick being promoted to replace the sport's winningest coach. Tennessee released a statement Wednesday …
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Champions League footballLive
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Live text commentary as Chelsea host holders Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Cesc Fabregas starts in midfield for Barcelona, who have Javier Mascherano at centre-back. Paulos Zerezghi on Twitter: "Messi has so far this …
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Crosby responds to DN cover
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Wednesday's cover of the Philadelphia Daily News depicted Penguins star Sidney Crosby as 'The Cowardly Penguin.' The gritty tabloid which has served Philadelphia so well over the past 87 years was placed in the lap of Penguins center Sidney Crosby on …
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Apr 13 2012

Lakers coach Mike Brown leaves before tipoff – USA TODAY

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Lakers coach Mike Brown leaves before tipoff
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lakers coach Mike Brown has left Staples Center shortly before tipoff for undisclosed personal reasons. By Soobum Im, US Presswire Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown left before the start of his team's game against the Nuggets …
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Knicks Rout Wizards to Move Into Tie for 7th in East
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The Washington Wizards may not help one another very much on the basketball court, but they are renowned for masking their opponents' problems. For a night, the Knicks were the beneficiaries, and they looked quite good, obliterating the Wizards, …
Roundup: Knicks crush Wizards; Hawks rout Howard-less MagicUSA TODAY
Wizards vs. Knicks: Washington sets one franchise low, flirts with another in …Washington Post
Knicks crush Wizards 103-65, tie for 7thBoston.com
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Cliff Lee struggles, Mets beat Phillies 5-2 behind RA Dickey's pitching
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PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee ripped hard singles to right and left in his two trips to the plate. His work on the mound wasn't quite as impressive. RA Dickey threw seven sharp innings, Jason Bay hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat Lee and the …
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Apr 13 2012

New Orleans Saints still have to make a decision for head coach while Joe Vitt … – NOLA.com

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New Orleans Saints still have to make a decision for head coach while Joe Vitt …
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With the clock running out on an intact management team for the New Orleans Saints in 2012, General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Thursday that assistant head coach Joe Vitt will assume head coaching duties when Coach Sean Payton's one-season …
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Blackhawks fall to Coyotes, 3-2, in OT to open playoffs
Boston Herald
By Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune GLENDALE, Ariz. — Nearly every day for the past two weeks, Jonathan Toews diligently stood in front of his dressing room stall bathed in sweat and gave an update on the progress in his recovery from a concussion.
Coyotes recover, beat Blackhawks in OTCBSSports.com
Phoenix knocks off Chicago in overtimeUSA TODAY
Brent Seabrook: Blackhawks need to make life more difficult for Coyotes' Mike …Chicago Sun-Times (blog)
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2012 Texas Motor Speedway Weather Forecast: Severe Threat Is Low Saturday Night
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The risk for a severe weather outbreak Saturday night during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway continues to remain low. A moderate risk of severe storms will occur across central Oklahoma into southeast Kansas by Saturday evening.
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2012 Texas: NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice One Results – Mark Martin, Toyota Fastest!PaddockTalk
Hendrick faces uphill battle against Roush Fenway at TexasUSA TODAY
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Apr 12 2012

Saints name Vitt interim coach for 2012 season – SI.com

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Saints name Vitt interim coach for 2012 season
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Sean Payton handed over control of his team to Joe Vitt once before and the Saints have decided to do it again. The Saints Thursday named Payton's trusted second-in-command their interim coach, despite the fact that Vitt will miss a …
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Canucks' Byron Bitz suspended for two games
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By Mike Brehm, USA TODAY Los Angeles' Kyle Clifford will miss at least the next game, and Vancouver's Byron Bitz was ordered to sit out two. By Jim Mone, AP Vancouver Canucks Byron Bitz will sit out Games 2 and 3 against the Los Angeles Kings.
Canucks' Byron Bitz suspended 2 games for slamming Kings' Kyle Clifford into …Washington Post
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Person familiar with deal: Indians agree to $ 1.25 million contract with OF …
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians may have found a boost for their stagnant offense. The team has reached agreement on a $ 1.25 million, one-year contract with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, a person familiar with the deal said Thursday.
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Apr 12 2012

New Orleans Saints announce Vitt will serve as head coach in place of Payton – Fox News

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New Orleans Saints announce Vitt will serve as head coach in place of Payton
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April 5: New Orleans Saints assistant coach Joe Vitt for a meeting at NFL headquarters in New York.AP NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that assistant coach Joe Vitt will serve as head coach in place of Sean Payton, …
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Derrick Rose to play vs. Heat
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By Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com DEERFIELD, Ill. — Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will be in the starting lineup against the Miami Heat Thursday as he returns from a one-game absence because of an ankle injury. Rose missed Tuesday's win over the …
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Campbell, Taylor, Knost lead RBC Heritage
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (AP) – Chad Campbell used a fast start, and Vaughn Taylor and Colt Knost had strong finishes to share the first-round lead at 4-under 67 in the RBC Heritage on Thursday. By Stephen Morton, AP Chad Campbell launches his tee shot …
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