Results Monday from the US$220,000 Aegon Classic, played on grass at the Edgbaston Priory Club. Singles First Round Naomi Cavaday, Britain, def. Julie Ditty, United States, 6-2, 7-6 (2). Maria Sharapova, Russia, def. Stephanie Dubois, Canada, 6-4, 6-2.
Posted on June 8th, 2009 by admin
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Bill Guerin was in limbo as the NHL trade deadline approached. It was clear his days with the last-place New York Islanders were done, and just a matter of time before he was unloaded. When the chance came to join the Pittsburgh Penguins and play alongside Sidney Crosby, Guerin was ready. Playing with Sid has [...]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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Jacques Martin was ready to go. After all, the Montreal Canadiens were calling. He was hired as the Canadiens coach Monday, leaving his job as Florida Panthers general manager for a storied NHL franchise that was swept in the first round of the playoffs. Martin, introduced at Bell Centre news conference, said his fourth NHL [...]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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In a matter of weeks, young players Justin Abdelkader, Darren Helm and Jonathan Ericsson went from being relatively unknown members of the Red Wings farm system to major contributors during Detroits playoff run. One reason the Red Wings repeatedly are successful in bringing up players who are ready to contribute immediately is the organizations reluctance [...]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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Kobe Bryant is staring down the prospect of sharing the court with Superman again. Only this time, its Dwight Howard and not Shaquille ONeal whos wearing the cape that Bryant wants to tug on. Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers will be trying to win their first NBA title without ONeal when the finals open [...]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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Timberwolves boss David Kahn and Kevin McHale are still deciding McHales status as coach. Fred Hoiberg and the rest of the evaluators in Minnesotas front office are furiously planning for the draft, without a guarantee Kahn will keep them beyond that. The Wolves are, again, a team in limbo. Theres so much work to do [...]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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Eddie Jordan had been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers coaching job since December. He was friends with team president Ed Stefanski from their days together in New Jersey, making him a natural contender to fill the first seat on the bench. It just took Jordan until May to get the job. The former Wizards and [...]
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by admin
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