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Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers
By TOM WITHERS | Associated Press – INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out. After the storm, there was silence.
Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers
By TOM WITHERS | Associated Press – INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out. After the storm, there was silence
Concussion risk for rugby players
By Keith Moore BBC News Concussion is the fourth most common injury in the English rugby Premiership Continue reading the main story Related Stories Ex rugby star will donate brain Irish international rugby player John Fogarty was shocked when doctors advised him to retire from the sport. He had never gone under the surgeon’s knife during his entire 11-year professional career and had made his international debut for Ireland only a year before.
Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
By RICK GANO | Associated Press – CHICAGO (AP) — Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No.
Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
By RICK GANO | Associated Press – CHICAGO (AP) — Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No.
Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs
By BETH HARRIS | Associated Press – LOS ANGELES (AP) — Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs , the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA ‘s hottest team.
Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs
By BETH HARRIS | Associated Press – LOS ANGELES (AP) — Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs , the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA ‘s hottest team.
Clemens key accuser: ‘I misspoke’ about evidence
By JOSEPH WHITE | Associated Press – WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens ‘ lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government’s chief witness of “making up this stuff on the fly.” The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee’s story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can.
Clemens key accuser: ‘I misspoke’ about evidence
By JOSEPH WHITE | Associated Press – WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens ‘ lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government’s chief witness of “making up this stuff on the fly.” The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee’s story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can. McNamee’s explanations: “I misspoke; I’m sorry” and “It’s never been asked that way to me.” Clemens’ longtime strength coach endured a fifth day Friday of questioning — he’s now spent some 24 hours in the swivel chair between jury and judge in the perjury trial of the 11-time All-Star pitcher
Rugby: Relegation on horizon for Lions
Relegation or the merger of two teams appear the only options as the South African Rugby Union again met with its Super 15 sides yesterday about the problem of having six contenders for five places next year. Saru held talks with representatives of the five teams in the Super 15 and the Southern Kings, and although the governing body is seeking to ensure no team would be “damaged” by a solution, it’s doubtful that can happen. Super 15 organiser Sanzar has regularly insisted it is not in a position to expand the tournament to 16 teams before the end of the 2015 season.