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Today's Sports News:
Barnes: record score on pushover US Open course
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:01 pm PDT
AP - Another day at the U.S. Open ended with a familiar drill. Players dodged puddles in the parking lot as they headed to their cars, a round left incomplete for the third straight day. The maintenance crew grabbed squeegees and pumps as they headed out to Bethpage Black to wage a losing battle against the rain. Full Story
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USC hires Kevin O'Neill to replace Floyd as coach
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:55 am PDT
AP - Kevin O'Neill returned to the college ranks Saturday when he was announced as Southern California's basketball coach, taking over from Tim Floyd. Full Story
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Struggling Dice-K to skip turn in rotation
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:11 pm PDT
AP - Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will skip his next turn in the rotation with weakness in his right shoulder, and the Japanese phenom could be headed to the disabled list. Full Story
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Phillies' Howard sits with the flu
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:34 pm PDT
AP - Phillies slugger Ryan Howard extended his consecutive games streak by hitting a three-run homer as a pinch-hitter on Saturday night, hours after he was hospitalized with flu symptoms. Full Story
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Klitschko beats Chagaev in front of 61,000
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:46 pm PDT
AP - Wladimir Klitschko again proved his dominance of the heavyweight division, stopping Ruslan Chagaev in a hastily put together title fight Saturday night before 61,000 fans at a German soccer stadium. Full Story
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Carl Edwards wins Milwaukee Nationwide race
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:00 pm PDT
AP - Carl Edwards didn't perform his usual celebratory backflip after winning at the Milwaukee Mile last year. It just didn't seem right after hearing the news that drag racer Scott Kalitta had died in a crash earlier that day. Full Story
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Recession hasn't sacked Pack, but officials wary
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:44 pm PDT
AP - The Green Bay Packers haven't been sacked by the recession despite a rough season on the field and significant financial challenges off it, but officials remain wary of the future. Full Story
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Bryant says he's staying with Lakers
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:39 pm PDT
AP - Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers even he if opts out of his contract this summer. Phil Jackson said his health will dictate whether he returns as coach. Full Story
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Marlins' Johnson shuts down Yankees
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:47 pm PDT
Reuters - Florida's Josh Johnson held the New York Yankees to three hits over seven innings and the Marlins eked out a 2-1 victory in an interleague game on Saturday. Full Story
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Spain beat South Africa for new world record
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:34 pm PDT
AFP - David Villa and Fernando Llorente scored the goals that gave Spain a 2-0 win over South Africa on Saturday for a world record 15th straight victory. Full Story
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Molson brothers reach deal to buy Canadiens
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:07 pm PDT
AP - The Molson family is poised to buy back the Montreal Canadiens. Full Story
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Hawks OL Calloway charged with driving while drunk
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:47 pm PDT
AP - Iowa offensive lineman Kyle Calloway has been arrested and charged with operating a mo-ped while intoxicated. Full Story
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Venus is simply the best says sister Serena
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:21 am PDT
AFP - Serena Williams has saluted her sister Venus Williams as the best grass-court player of her generation as the Americans prepare to continue their dominance at Wimbledon. Full Story
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US Open could still end on schedule
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:48 pm PDT
AP - The U.S. Open might still crown a champion Sunday, even though rain has prevented any of the first three rounds at Bethpage Black being completed on schedule. Full Story
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Pascal claims light heavyweight belt
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:28 pm PDT
AP - Jean Pascal won a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu on Friday night, claiming the WBC light heavyweight title before 13,659 fans at the Bell Centre who seemed split in their support of the two Montreal fighters. Full Story
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Castroneves awarded pole for Iowa 250
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:11 pm PDT
AP - With an assist from Will Power and some water that had seeped onto the track, Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday's Iowa Corn Indy 250. Full Story
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Beijing claims profit on Olympic hosting
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:38 am PDT
AP - Beijing Olympic organizers say they made a profit out of hosting last year's Summer Games. Full Story
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