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| Mussina wins, Yanks' home streak now 10 (AP)
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Mike Mussina entered this season almost an afterthought in the Yankees' rotation, the old man on a staff of budding stars. What a difference four months makes. Mussina walked off the Yankee Stadium mound Wednesday to rousing "Mooose!" calls from the sold-out crowd, having thrown eight economical innings in New York's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins for their 10th straight home victory. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:40:22 PDT |
| Hawks' Childress signs with Greek club (AP) - Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as a restricted free agent in the United States. The Hawks had the right to match an offer from another NBA team, but not from an international club. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:38:18 PDT |
| Hester missing as Bears open camp (AP) - Pro Bowl kick returner Devin Hester is absent from Chicago's first training camp practice. Hester was placed on the Bears' Did Not Report list. The reason for his absence was not immediately known Wednesday. Hester has 11 kick returns for touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons, which is two short of the league record. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:28:48 PDT |
| WNBA reviewing Sparks-Shock brawl (AP)
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The WNBA always seems to crave more attention. Mission accomplished, albeit it without a dunk or fantastic play. The Detroit Shock -- and assistant coach Rick Mahorn -- were involved in a skirmish with the Los Angeles Sparks, making the WNBA a hot topic on TV, sports-talk radio and blogs. "A lot of people are paying attention to the WNBA right now that have probably never followed it," Shock guard... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:29 PDT |
| James shoots baskets, sits out scrimmage (AP) - Nursing a mild right ankle sprain, U.S. forward LeBron James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage on Wednesday. "He's responding very well to treatment," team spokesman Craig Miller said during the closed training session at Valley High School, where the Americans are preparing for the Beijing Olympics. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:47:24 PDT |
