Iverson Debuts for Nuggets Amid Roaring Denver Crowd
Allen Iverson entered the game in the first quarter to a loud Denver reception as the Nuggets welcomed the former Sixer. Coach George Karl called it a fun, uncertain fit while expressing mutual excitement about Iverson joining the team.
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Griffey Jr Breaks Left Hand in Home Accident
Cincinnati Reds star Ken Griffey Jr, 37, fractured his left hand in a home accident. He will wear a hard cast for three weeks before re evaluation. This adds to a pattern of injuries since joining the Reds in 2000, including prior knee inflammation and toe dislocation.
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College football bowl schedule from Friday to Tuesday
A list of upcoming bowl games with matchups and kickoff times. Friday features Troy vs Rice in the New Orleans Bowl in New Orleans. Saturday includes South Florida vs East Carolina in the PapaJohns Bowl in Birmingham and New Mexico vs San Jose State in Albuquerque. Also on Saturday Arkansas Armed Forces Bowl Tulsa vs Utah in Fort Worth. Sunday presents the Hawaii Bowl Arizona State vs Hawaii in Honolulu. Tuesday's Motor City Bowl pits Central Michigan against Middle Tennessee in Detroit.
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Princeton-First Bank Basketball Tourney Opens December 27
The annual Princeton First Community Bank Basketball Tournament starts Wednesday December 27 at 6 pm with Bluefield vs PikeView. Princeton then faces James Monroe as the event runs through Friday night.
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Packers unsure Favre future as Driver comments
Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers avoided a clear answer about Brett Favre’s future, saying only that they would wait. The Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 9 to 7.
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Barons earn regional All-America honors in Midwest
Three Bluefield Barons earned All-America honors for the Midwest region from Minor League Football News. Alliance Football League offensive player of the year Glenn Keene AFL defensive player of the year Mike Bell and Jon Jessup joined the first team, with AFL coach of the year Bill Dudley named executive of the year. The Barons finished fifth nationally.
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Durham Duke lacrosse rape charges dropped by DA
The Durham district attorney dropped rape charges Friday against three Duke University lacrosse players after the accusing stripper altered her story again. The men still face kidnapping and sex charges carrying potential sentences exceeding 30 years.
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Warriors roll past PikeView in 99 57 road win
Wyoming East jumped to an early lead and cruised to a 99-57 road victory over PikeView at Pike View High. Cory Willard and Justin Caldwell hit multiple outside shots as coach Jesse Lester praised his 3-0 start and growing team rhythm while PikeView coach William Anderson acknowledged the Panthers faced a hot shooting night.
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Coach's tree lights Bluefield legend John Chmara loved
Mary Chmara honors her late husband, Bluefield High School coach John Chmara, with a Christmas pine that he tended at home. Chmara, a 1968 1985 era coach, died October 28 2003 at 72 after a career noted for state titles in 1975 and 1984. The nearly 20 foot tree remains on Ridgecrest Road, continuing to spread holiday cheer despite lights failing in prior years.
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Doctor Dean Richardson on Barbara's recovery at Penn Center
Dr Dean Richardson discusses Barbara's recovery at the University of Pennsylvania New Boston Center for Large Animals. The surgeon who aided the colt's life saves emphasizes the recovery was no miracle and credits careful care and expertise.
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Well wishers cheer Barbaro during holiday recovery
In Ennett Square Pennsylvania fans celebrate Barbaro with Christmas carp trees and stockings as they praise his recovery. They compare his progress to a holiday miracle while doctors emphasize the science behind healing the colt.
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Bulldogs edge Jaeger for first win of season 69 67
Van nabbed its first win 69 67 as Jaeger fell short by a field goal. Robert Haywood led the Cubs with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Chris Addair had six steals and three assists while Joey Dotson D J Lester and Chris Lauderback also scored in double digits.
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