02/07/2008

Police seize 9 terror suspects in Indonesia

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02/07/2008

Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years - The Associated Press

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Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years The Associated Press -51 minutes ago PITTSBURGH (AP) - Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. Penguins Keep Malkin For 5 More Years; MVP Runner-Up Gets $45.3...AHN Penguins sign Malkin to five-year contract extensionESPN RealGM.com -Pittsburgh Tribune-Review -guardian.co.uk -SportingNews.com all 419 news articles

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02/07/2008

Heat Sign No. 2 Pick Michael Beasley; Nets Sign Lopez, Anderson - Bloomberg

Heat Sign No. 2 Pick Michael Beasley; Nets Sign Lopez, Anderson Bloomberg -52 minutes ago By Erik Matuszewski July 2 (Bloomberg) -- The Miami Heat signed Michael Beasley, the second pick in this year's National Basketball Association draft, while the New Jersey Nets reached contract agreements with first-round selections Brook Lopez and... Nets sign first-round draft picks Lopez, AndersonThe Associated Press Nets sign C Lopez, F AndersonNational Post Atlanta Journal Constitution -RotoTimes.com -Sports Network all 118 news articles

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02/07/2008

Beasley gets a rude welcome to the NBA - USA Today

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Beasley gets a rude welcome to the NBA USA Today -56 minutes ago By Andrew Alberg, USA TODAY No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley left his first NBA practice Wednesday after a Miami Heat teammate unintentionally elbowed him in the chest. Report: Warriors make offer to BrandSports Network From Davis to Artest, what free agents are worthFOXSports.com San Francisco Chronicle -ESPN -San Jose Mercury News -SportingNews.com all 1,360 news articles

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02/07/2008

Phelps' 100 freestyle time assures no relay controversy - USA Today

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Phelps' 100 freestyle time assures no relay controversy USA Today -57 minutes ago By Mike Dodd and Vicki Michaelis, USA TODAY OMAHA - Michael Phelps accomplished two goals in less than 48 seconds at the US Olympic swimming trials Wednesday morning, posting a near-record time for an American in the 100-meter freestyle and avoiding... Broken record, broken recordLos Angeles Times Olympic trials: Swim mark for 100 freestyle goes down - twiceNew York Daily News New York Times -Washington Post -The Associated Press -Abilene Reporter-News all 168 news articles

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02/07/2008

Betancourt rescued, Colombia says

Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt has been rescued, the country's defense minister said Wednesday.

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02/07/2008

Favre considers return to NFL or does he - MLive.com

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Favre considers return to NFL or does he MLive.com -1 hour ago AP GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as"all rumor. Source: Favre has'itch' to ditch retirement, report to camp - NFLESPN Packers brass likely hoping Favre stays retiredSportingNews.com Bleacher Report -Bloomberg -The Associated Press -De Pere Journal all 451 news articles

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02/07/2008

Francis placed on disabled list - MLB.com

Francis placed on disabled list MLB.com -1 hour ago By Thomas Harding / MLB.com DENVER -- Finally acknowledging that left shoulder inflammation is contributing to pitcher Jeff Francis' inconsistency this season, the Rockies placed their No. Rockies place Francis on 15-day DLUSA Today Rockies place Francis on DLSports Network Examiner.com -Rocky Mountain News -Denver Post -Protrade all 25 news articles

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02/07/2008

Bulls' top draft pick Derrick Rose has date in Kane County court - Chicago Tribune

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Bulls' top draft pick Derrick Rose has date in Kane County court Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago By Clifford Ward and Art Barnum | Chicago Tribune Derrick Rose, the No. 1 draft choice of the Chicago Bulls and the NBA, will step into a Kane County court to face charges of driving more than 100 mph on the Reagan Tollway, his attorney said Tuesday. Derrick Rose apologizes for driving 105 MPHRotoworld.com Rose ticketed for allegedly driving 106 mph in 65-mph zone - NBAESPN Chicago Sun-Times -USA Today -Dekalb Daily Chronicle all 18 news articles

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02/07/2008

Choi hopeful familiar spot will breed success - USA Today

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Choi hopeful familiar spot will breed success USA Today -1 hour ago By Nick Wass, AP By Jerry Potter and Ted Bloch, USA TODAY BETHESDA, Md. - KJ Choi hopes there is no better cure to a spiraling season than playing in a tournament he won just a year ago. Drug testing arrives for PGA TourLos Angeles Times Choi back to defend title at AT and T NationalAFP Washington Times -DetNews.com -BetUs.com -Business Gazette all 13 news articles

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02/07/2008

Dodgers option Kershaw to Double-A - MLB.com

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Dodgers option Kershaw to Double-A MLB.com -1 hour ago By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com HOUSTON -- To make room for the activation of Hiroki Kuroda off the disabled list to start Wednesday night, the Dodgers demoted to the Minor Leagues 20-year-old rookie Clayton Kershaw, who didn't see it coming. Dodgers send Clayton Kershaw to minorsLos Angeles Times Los Angeles Dodgers activate Kuroda, option Kershaw to minorsThe Canadian Press Sports Network -SportingNews.com -Baseball Toaster -SBR Forum all 58 news articles

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02/07/2008

Lose Smith and Hawks could be (gulp) Thrashers - Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Lose Smith and Hawks could be (gulp) Thrashers Atlanta Journal Constitution -1 hour ago By Jeff Schultz | Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 07:57 PM The hockey team can’t offer enough to convince premier free agents to come here. Restricted free agent Josh Smith visits Philadelphia 76ersThe Canadian Press Post player is Sixers' greatest need in free agencyPhiladelphia Daily News Philadelphia Inquirer -Rotoworld.com -Most Valuable Network -CNN International all 87 news articles

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02/07/2008

Sonics, Seattle reach settlement in Key Arena dispute - Sports Network

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Sonics, Seattle reach settlement in Key Arena dispute Sports Network -1 hour ago Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The Seattle SuperSonics and the city of Seattle have reached a settlement in their tempestuous KeyArena lease dispute, just hours before a US District Court judge was to rule in the case. A Shot to the Gut of Seattle FansESPN SuperSonics, Seattle reach last-minute settlementThe Associated Press Rotoworld.com -Seattle Post Intelligencer -Bizjournals.com -Bloomberg all 2,964 news articles

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02/07/2008

Islanders sign veteran Weight to 1-year deal - USA Today

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Islanders sign veteran Weight to 1-year deal USA Today -1 hour ago By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer NEW YORK - The New York Islanders agreed to terms Wednesday with veteran forward Doug Weight on a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus incentives. Islanders gain WeightSports Network New York Islanders sign veteran centre Doug Weight to one-year dealThe Canadian Press WHNT -CBC.ca all 82 news articles

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02/07/2008

Griffin UFC career comes full circle - FOXSports.com

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Griffin UFC career comes full circle FOXSports.com -2 hours ago by Jack Encarnacao, The Fight Network As Forrest Griffin labored alongside other relatively unknown fighters on season one of"The Ultimate Fighter," it was considered a long shot that he'd ever reach the superstar level of his coach, Chuck Liddell. UFC takes major leap into virtual world ... againSI.com Developer promises UFC video game will be'as real as it gets'The Canadian Press Telegraph.co.uk -CBSSports.com -The Journal News / Lohud.com -AOL SPORTS all 19 news articles

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02/07/2008

Race return disappoints Pistorius

Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius finished fourth on his return to track action.

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02/07/2008

Man Utd hold Ronaldo ankle summit

Cristiano Ronaldo meets with Man Utd doctors to assess the extent of his ankle injury.

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02/07/2008

Rangers send Tyutin, Backman to Columbus for Zherdev, Fritsche - NHL - ESPN

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Rangers send Tyutin, Backman to Columbus for Zherdev, Fritsche - NHL ESPN -3 hours ago With their defense deepened by the addition of Wade Redden and re-signing of Michal Rozsival and their offense lacking punch, the New York Rangers dealt from a strength to shore up a glaring weakness. Zherdev key to Rangers-Jackets 4-player swapSportingNews.com 4 young stars traded by Rangers, Blue JacketsThe Associated Press Rotowire -The Canadian Press -hockeyfights.com -NewsRadio 610 WTVN all 155 news articles

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02/07/2008

Some Fans Tried To Use Counterfeit Tickets, Rays Say - Tampa Tribune

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Some Fans Tried To Use Counterfeit Tickets, Rays Say Tampa Tribune -3 hours ago By JOSH POLTILOVE | The Tampa Tribune TAMPA - On Monday night, during one of the most important home series in Tampa Bay Rays history, some fans tried to enter the stadium with counterfeit tickets, the team has confirmed. Rays Top Wakefield and Red Sox, Adding to Their Division LeadNew York Times Garza strong again as Rays increase AL East leadNewsday New York Daily News -Boston Herald -Bizjournals.com -Sports Network all 1,157 news articles

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02/07/2008

Franchitti will meet with Ganassi - USA Today

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Franchitti will meet with Ganassi USA Today -3 hours ago By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Dario Franchitti isn't sure what his future holds, but the former open-wheel star said Wednesday he'd like to remain in NASCAR. Clauson shines in part-time roleSportingNews.com Franchitti's future uncertain after Ganassi shuts down Cup team...ESPN CBSSports.com -Yahoo! Sports -Los Angeles Times -Philadelphia Daily News all 432 news articles

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02/07/2008

Hossa hopes Cup is the payoff with Wings - SportingNews.com

Hossa hopes Cup is the payoff with Wings SportingNews.com -4 hours ago Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland was at a Mobil station getting gas when he received the phone call that completely changed the second day of NHL free agency. Hossa shuns Pens for short deal with Red WingsInternational Herald Tribune Fantasy Spin: Hossa signing means rich get richerESPN DetNews.com -USA Today -The Associated Press -Sports Network all 449 news articles

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02/07/2008

Cricket heads delay Zimbabwe vote

A vote on whether Zimbabwe should be suspended from the International Cricket Council is postponed until Thursday.

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02/07/2008

Former Hot Dog Eating Champ Ready to Regain His Crown July 4 - FOXNews

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Former Hot Dog Eating Champ Ready to Regain His Crown July 4 FOXNews -4 hours ago AP July 3, 2007: Joey Chestnut, left, and Takeru Kobayashi'weigh in' for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, Coney Island. Picks to win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating ContestSports-Odds.com Eric'Badlands' Booker returning to Coney IslandamNewYork Point-Spreads.com -Gothamist -USA Today -ABC News all 20 news articles

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02/07/2008

Wednesday's gossip column

Latest: Chelsea close in on Andrei Arshavin, plus other rumours

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02/07/2008

Full-back Alves completes Barcelona move

Brazilian international right-back Daniel Alves has completed his move from Sevilla to Barcelona ona four-year contract.

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02/07/2008

Federer, Nadal win at rain-soaked Wimbledon - FOXSports.com

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Federer, Nadal win at rain-soaked Wimbledon FOXSports.com -6 hours ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic - the last man to beat him at Wimbledon - in straight sets Wednesday to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of... Grass Stains: Safin finds grass-court footingESPN Safin beats Lopez to set up semifinal match against Federer at...The Canadian Press Sports Network -Reuters -Independent -United Press International all 804 news articles

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02/07/2008

Man City smash transfer record to sign Jo

Premier League Manchester City confirm the signing of Brazilian international striker Jo from CSKA Moscow for a club record undisclosed fee -- believed to be in the region of $37 million.

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02/07/2008

Brutal Nadal sweeps aside Murray

World number two Rafael Nadal crushes Britain's Andy Murray 6-3 6-2 6-4 in a superb display to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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02/07/2008

Williams Sisters Are One Step From Family Reunion in Final - New York Times

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Williams Sisters Are One Step From Family Reunion in Final New York Times -6 hours ago By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY WIMBLEDON, England - The Williams sisters are back in the semifinals at Wimbledon, and another intrasquad final looks quite likely. Federer expects to challenge for Wimbledon titles for many more yearsInternational Herald Tribune Williams Sisters Aim for Their Third Meeting in Wimbledon FinalBloomberg USA Today -San Francisco Chronicle -Sports Network -ESPN all 2,478 news articles

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02/07/2008

Iran 'may consider' U.S. diplomatic presence

Iran's foreign minister has said his government might consider the American idea of opening a U.S. diplomatic outpost in Tehran -- comments coming amid possible progress in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.

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02/07/2008