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Washington Post - McGrady salvo helps fire Rockets to victory over Suns

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:17:07 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Houston Rockets capitalised on a Tracy McGrady's third-quarter scoring spree to ease away from the Phoenix Suns in a 94-82 victory on Wednesday.

Boston Globe - Nashawtuc not on the schedule

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:56:07 +0000

By Jim McCabe She has lived the reality on a daily basis for months, but it wasn't until the Champions Tour released its 2009 schedule yesterday that the despair was deepest for Tracy West.

Reuters - Price of NFL playoff tickets lowered to help fans

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:40:04 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The price of tickets for all NFL playoff games will be reduced by approximately 10 percent in response to the economic challenges facing fans, the league said on Wednesday.

Boston Herald - Tyler Hansbrough is doubtful for North Carolina’s opener

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:04 +0000

By Robbi Pickeral / McClatchy Newspapers CHAPEL HILL, NC - North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough is "extremely doubtful" to play in Saturday’s basketball season-opener against Penn, coach Roy Williams said Wednesday in a prepared statement.

Orlando Sentinel - Carnell Williams' return to Bucs means Michael Bennett must leave

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:04 +0000

RB Michael Bennett, acquired in a 2007 midseason trade by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to bolster an injury-ravaged backfield, was cut Wednesday to make room for the return of RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams off the reserve/physically unable to perform list ...

Boston Globe - Hawk-eyed

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:24:04 +0000

By Frank Dell'Apa If the script this season calls for comebacks, the Celtics are playing their roles to the hilt. Paul Pierce was the protagonist again last night, this time in the most dramatic last-second fashion.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Oakland completes deal for Holliday

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:18:12 +0000

AP The A's completed their trade with the Colorado Rockies for the star outfielder Wednesday, securing the big bat Oakland sought for the middle of its order.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 'Cadillac' is back for Bucs

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:18:10 +0000

No more test drives around the cones. The Cadillac is ready to take the road. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated tailback Carnell "Cadillac" Williams on Wednesday, ending the fourth-year pro's 13-month comeback from a devastating knee injury that ended ...

Boston Herald - Miami and Virginia Tech focused on tonight

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:16:15 +0000

By Susan Miller Degnan / McClatchy Newspapers Reasons abound for why Thursday night’s Virginia Tech at Miami football game screams, "Watch me!

Boston Herald - Phillies’ Charlie Manuel doesn’t manage to crack A-list

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:13:03 +0000

By Sam Donnellon / Philadelphia Daily News Joe Torre answers questions in pensive paragraphs. Jim Leyland - now there’sa baseball man.