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 Boise RB Johnson Hires Wedding Security |
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 09:52 AM CDT 8 commentsMost Recent Post: 12/04 09:06PM by jason
The Boise State running back who scored the winning points in the Fiesta Bowl, then proposed to his cheerleader girlfriend on national television, says he has hired security for their wedding because of racial threats.
Ian Johnson, who is black, and Chrissy Popadics, who is white, are due to be married Saturday in Boise.
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| Barry Bonds' Ex-Lover to Bare All in Playboy |
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 09:51 AM CDT 4 commentsMost Recent Post: 05/27 09:28PM by boardaaa
Barry Bonds, whose race to become Major League Baseball's all-time home-run king is plagued by a perjury investigation, now faces the prospect of an ex-lover baring all about their relationship.
Ex-girlfriend Kimberly Bell will not only appear naked in Playboy Magazine, but she will also discuss their sex life together, her agent said on Tuesday.
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| Bears, Tillman Agree on 6-year Extension |
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 09:50 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/10 04:03AM by quintoncarso
Cornerback Charles Tillman and the Chicago Bears agreed Tuesday on a six-year contract extension.
Tillman, a second-round draft choice in 2003, could be with the Bears through the 2013 season. He has started 49 games in four seasons.
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| Small Blast on Tour de France After ETA Threat |
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 09:47 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/10 04:06AM by quintoncarso
At least one small explosion hit the Spanish section of Wednesday's Tour de France cycle race after a report of a bomb threat from a caller claiming to represent Basque separatist rebels ETA, the government said.
No one was hurt and the Tour, the most important race on the cycling calendar, continued after the explosion.
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| Falcons Owner Says "Disappointed" in Vick |
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 09:46 AM CDT 4 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/10 05:05AM by quintoncarso
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said on Tuesday he was "disappointed" in his star quarterback Michael Vick, who was indicted last week on charges of operating an illegal dog-fighting ring.
"In my heart right now for him personally I am sad. I feel badly that he potentially has put himself in a set of circumstances that are going to be very difficult for him to deal with," said Blank.
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| Name Names or Keep Quiet, Sabbatini Tells Player |
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 09:45 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/10 04:33AM by quintoncarso
South African Gary Player should reveal names after suggesting some tour golfers were drugs cheats, his compatriot and world number 16 Rory Sabbatini said on Wednesday.
Nine-times major champion Player caused a stir at the British Open last week by suggesting at least 10 players on the professional circuit used performance-enhancing substances. However, he refused to identify any culprits.
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| Cubs Draw Bidders, Deal May Top $1 Billion |
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Tuesday, July 24 2007 @ 09:19 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 05/28 04:28AM by boardaaa
The Chicago Cubs franchise, being sold by media group Tribune Co., has attracted credible interest from about 15 parties, and a deal for the baseball team and other assets is expected to top $1 billion, according to a source familiar with the situation.
First-round bids are likely due after the September 3 U.S. Labor Day holiday, with a winner expected to be picked in October. A deal is expected to close by the end of the year. The winner must be approved by Major League Baseball.
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| Stern to Discuss Donaghy Situation |
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Tuesday, July 24 2007 @ 09:18 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/11 09:51PM by quintoncarso
Tim Donaghy is expected to surrender to authorities late this week or early next. David Stern couldn't wait that long to talk about the biggest crisis his league has ever faced.
The NBA commissioner planned to hold a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss Donaghy, at the center of an alleged point-shaving scandal. The first question Stern must answer is what, and when, the league knew of the former referee's gambling habits.
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| Steelers Give Polamalu $30.19M Extension |
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Tuesday, July 24 2007 @ 09:17 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/11 10:00PM by quintoncarso
Troy Polamalu signed a five-year pact on Monday to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers that made him the team's highest paid player and the best paid safety in the National Football League.
Polamalu, 26, a Pro Bowler each season since becoming Pittsburgh's starting strong safety in 2004, will earn $33 million including bonuses of over $15 million, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
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| Goodell Orders Vick to Stay Out of Camp |
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Tuesday, July 24 2007 @ 09:16 AM CDT 4 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:22AM by toneypan
The National Football League ordered star quarterback Michael Vick on Monday not to report to training camp with his Atlanta Falcons after he was indicted on dog-fighting charges.
Vick, 27, will receive full pay during the suspension, pending the league's own review of the indictment, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an announcement.
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| Police Protecting NBA Referee Donaghy From Threats |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:19 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who's being investigated by the FBI for betting on games he worked, had local lawmen at his Florida home Sunday because of threatening phone calls he's received, according to The New York Post.
Three squad cars from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrived at Donaghy's home in Bradenton, Fla.
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| Beckham Finally Makes Galaxy Debut |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:17 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/10 03:55AM by quintoncarso
David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea.
The England midfielder, who has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle, was cheered loudly by the 27,000 fans at the Home Depot Center as he ran on to the pitch in place of striker Alan Gordon.
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| Harrington Wins British Open in Playoff |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:15 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:32AM by toneypan
Irishman Padraig Harrington beat Sergio Garcia of Spain by one stroke in a four-hole British Open playoff on Sunday to land his maiden victory in a major and the first by a European for eight years.
Harrington, 35, completed the extra holes in 15 shots (level par) after the two Ryder Cup colleagues had finished the championship locked together on seven-under 277 following an incident-packed day of high drama on the east coast of Scotland.
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| Yankees Hit 6 HRs in 21-4 Rout of Rays |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:14 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:35AM by toneypan
The New York Yankees scored 10 runs in the fourth inning and Alex Rodriguez hit his 498th career homer in a 21-4 pounding of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Sunday.
Every starter had a hit, scored and drove in a run as the Yankees ripped five Devil Rays pitchers for 25 hits.
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| Vick's Troubles Suspend Release of Nike Product |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:13 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:39AM by toneypan
Michael Vick's legal troubles prompted Nike on Thursday to suspend the release of its latest product line named after the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.
Nike has told retailers it will not release a fifth signature shoe, the Air Zoom Vick V, this summer. Nike spokesman Dean Stoyer said the four shoe products and three shirts that currently bear Vick's name will remain in stores.
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| Derek Fisher Returning to Lakers |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:12 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Derek Fisher's widely anticipated move to the Los Angeles Lakers is expected to be formally announced by the NBA team on Friday after the veteran guard cleared waivers on Thursday.
In a statement, the Lakers said there would be "media availability to discuss Fisher's contract signing to join the Lakers" at the team's headquarters in El Segundo on Friday.
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| Beckham's Debut Will Likely Be Delayed |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:12 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:28AM by Annetta
David Beckham all but ruled himself out of his planned debut for L.A Galaxy on Saturday in a friendly against Chelsea.
The England midfielder has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle.
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| Yao Ming Hits Back at "Privileged" Jibes |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:11 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:26AM by Annetta
Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming has hit back at an official Chinese newspaper that branded him "privileged" and accused him of using injuries as an excuse to avoid national team duties, local media reported.
The China Sports Daily, mouthpiece of the country's sport ministry, questioned Yao's commitment this week in a commentary titled: "When will Yao Ming join the national team?"
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| Bonds 2 Behind Aaron After HRs 752, 753 |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:09 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:43AM by toneypan
Barry Bonds closed to within two home runs of tying Hank Aaron's all-time career record in the San Francisco Giants' 9-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs in National League play on Thursday.
Bonds broke out of his worst slump in six years after sitting out three games to rest his sore legs, with his two home runs giving him 753, three away from beating Aaron's career total of 755.
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| Live From New York, It's LeBron |
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Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 09:39 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:24AM by Annetta
Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James, fresh off co-hosting the ESPY Awards earlier this month, will host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" in September, an NBC spokesman confirmed on Wednesday.
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