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| Detroit Lions Hire Mariucci As Coach |
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Steve Mariucci was hired as coach of the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, taking over one of the NFL's worst teams less than three weeks after his dismissal by the 49ers. Full Story
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| AP Photo BEN MARGOT |
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| Mariucci Named Detroit Lions Coach |
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The Detroit Lions hired Michigan native Steve Mariucci on Tuesday as their fourth head coach in four seasons. Full Story
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| Swiss Teenager Awaits Serena Williams |
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Myriam Casanova, a Swiss teenager who practices with Martina Hingis, beat Barbara Schett 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 Tuesday in the Gaz de France and will next face Serena Williams. Full Story
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| AP Photo STEVE HOLLAND |
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| Prep Star's Lawyer Asks for Eligibility |
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LeBron James' attorney asked a court Tuesday to block a ruling that barred the basketball high school superstar from playing the rest of the season. Full Story
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| AP Photo GREG RUFFING |
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| Jayson Williams' Charges Reconsidered |
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Jayson Williams' trial for Feb. 18 was called off Tuesday when an appeals court agreed to consider dismissing manslaughter charges against the former NBA star. Full Story
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| AP Photo DON MURRAY |
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| Steelers' Foote Hurts Thumb During Fight |
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Steelers linebacker Larry Foote dislocated his thumb during a fight near the Michigan campus. Full Story
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| Top-Seeded Player Loses at Indian Open |
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Top-seeded Clarisa Fernandez of Argentina was upset in the first round of the Indian Open on Tuesday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Akiko Morigami of Japan. Full Story
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| Golf Game of Big Talent, Big Temper |
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Imagine the shock and agony he must have felt. The guy takes a four-stroke lead into the final round only to see it disappear by the time he makes the turn. He fights his way back into contention, has momentum on his side and then throws it all away with one bad swing. Full Story
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| AP Photo MARK J. TERRILL |
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| Dispute Over Shortfall in Olympic Budget |
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The government has not decided how to pay for a shortfall in the Olympic budget that reportedly tops $800 million. Full Story
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| Prep Star's Lawyer Asks to Block Ruling |
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LeBron James' attorney asked a court Tuesday to block a ruling that barred the basketball high school superstar from playing the rest of the season. Full Story
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| AP Photo GREG RUFFING |
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| Stern: Investors Interested in Bucks |
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Local and national investors are interested in buying a majority stake in the Milwaukee Bucks but the league wants to keep the team in the city, NBA commissioner David Stern said. Full Story
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| Man Dies at Las Vegas Racing School |
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A man in town for a business convention died of natural causes while driving at a racing school named for Richard Petty. Full Story
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| Kicker Elam Signs 5-Year Broncos Deal |
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Jason Elam agreed to a five-year contract that will keep the best kicker in Denver Broncos' history with the team for five more years. Full Story
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| Martin Hits Career-High 35 in Nets Win |
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Kenyon Martin is not going to the NBA All-Star game this weekend, and the Seattle SuperSonics became the latest team to pay for it. Full Story
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| AP Photo BILL KOSTROUN |
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| Jason Elam to Stay With Denver Broncos |
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Jason Elam agreed to a five-year contract that will keep the best kicker in Denver Broncos' history with the team for five more years. Full Story
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| Savage Gets Ravens' Personnel Job |
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Phil Savage was hired as player personnel director of the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday after a breakdown in negotiations with the Jacksonville Jaguars three weeks ago. Full Story
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| Dementieva Gains Second Round in Paris |
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Elena Dementieva of Russia defeated Denisa Chladkova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3 Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Gaz de France. Full Story
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| Av's Hinote Injured in Car Accident |
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Avalanche forward Dan Hinote injured his head and leg in a car accident in Boston and is expected to miss at least two games. Full Story
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| Pirates Owner: Economy Lowered Salaries |
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Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy says the economy - not any desire by major league owners to undermine the free agent market - led to the downturn in salaries this winter. Full Story
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| Mountaineer Cancels Live Racing |
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Live thoroughbred racing was canceled indefinitely at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort because of a lawsuit stemming from a simulcasting dispute. Full Story
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| Maryland Probes FB Recruiting Offer |
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The University of Maryland is investigating a possible NCAA recruiting violation by its football team. Full Story
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| Maryland Probes FB Recruiting Violation |
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The University of Maryland is investigating a possible NCAA recruiting violation by its football team. Full Story
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| Prep Star Likely to Fight Ineligibility |
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LeBron James has yet to make a legal move to get back on the basketball court. James, the nation's top high school player and a projected NBA star, did not appeal his banishment from playing as was expected, but most likely will do so before his school's next game. Full Story
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| AP Photo GREG RUFFING |
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| UConn Coach Calhoun Sidelined With Cancer |
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Jim Calhoun has delivered many difficult speeches to his teams during 30 years of coaching. This one might have been the toughest. Full Story
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