U S Men barely beat Korea in World University Games opener
The United States edged South Korea 96 77 in Palma de Mallorca opening game as Freeman scored 18 points and Purnell noted teams will test the young squad. Brendan Haywood and Kenyon Martin added key stats as the US extended its gold medal streak to 33 games while facing Nigeria next.
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Comets top Liberty in clash of WNBA leaders
Houston's Swoopes and Cooper combined for 32 points guiding the Comets to a 65 50 win over New York in front of 12003. Swoopes had 19 points and seven rebounds while Cooper scored 13 as Houston became the first to reach 10 wins. New York shot 22 percent and 14 field goals, with Vickie Johnson scoring 20 for the Liberty.
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Carter signs long term deal with embattled agent Tank Black
Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors extended his agreement with Tank Black through 2011. Black faces NFLPA discipline over alleged improper payments to Florida players. Carter defends Black while praising the deal as a boost for Professional Management Inc.
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