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Detroit Lions Hire Mariucci As Coach
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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Mariucci Named Detroit Lions Coach
The Detroit Lions hired Michigan native Steve Mariucci on Tuesday as their fourth head coach in four seasons.  Full Story
 
Swiss Teenager Awaits Serena Williams
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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Prep Star's Lawyer Asks for Eligibility
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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Jayson Williams' Charges Reconsidered
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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Steelers' Foote Hurts Thumb During Fight
Steelers linebacker Larry Foote dislocated his thumb during a fight near the Michigan campus.  Full Story
 
Top-Seeded Player Loses at Indian Open
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
 
Golf Game of Big Talent, Big Temper
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
AP Photo MARK J. TERRILL  
 
Dispute Over Shortfall in Olympic Budget
The government has not decided how to pay for a shortfall in the Olympic budget that reportedly tops $800 million.  Full Story
 
Prep Star's Lawyer Asks to Block Ruling
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
AP Photo GREG RUFFING  
 
Stern: Investors Interested in Bucks
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
 
Man Dies at Las Vegas Racing School
A man in town for a business convention died of natural causes while driving at a racing school named for Richard Petty.  Full Story
 
Kicker Elam Signs 5-Year Broncos Deal
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
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
AP Photo BILL KOSTROUN  
 
Jason Elam to Stay With Denver Broncos
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
 
Savage Gets Ravens' Personnel Job
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
 
Dementieva Gains Second Round in Paris
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
 
Av's Hinote Injured in Car Accident
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
 
Pirates Owner: Economy Lowered Salaries
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
 
Mountaineer Cancels Live Racing
Live thoroughbred racing was canceled indefinitely at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort because of a lawsuit stemming from a simulcasting dispute.  Full Story
 
Maryland Probes FB Recruiting Offer
The University of Maryland is investigating a possible NCAA recruiting violation by its football team.  Full Story
 
Maryland Probes FB Recruiting Violation
The University of Maryland is investigating a possible NCAA recruiting violation by its football team.  Full Story
 
Prep Star Likely to Fight Ineligibility
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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UConn Coach Calhoun Sidelined With Cancer
Jim Calhoun has delivered many difficult speeches to his teams during 30 years of coaching. This one might have been the toughest.  Full Story