Williams Reaches Nasdaq 100 Final in Comeback
Serena Williams advances to the Nasdaq 100 Open final in Biscayne after defeating Eleni Daniilidou 6 4 6 4 in the semifinal. She faces Elena Dementieva of Russia on Saturday and calls the run a major confidence boost after a July absence.
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Bears Sign Eight-time Pro Bowler Ruben Brown
The Chicago Bears agreed to a three year contract with guard Ruben Brown, an eight time Pro Bowler. He could sign as early as today and would join a revamped offensive line that already added John Tait to a six year 33 million deal after luring him from the Chiefs. Brown was released by the Bills in a salary cap move.
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Indians seek trade for troubled outfielder Milton Bradley
The Cleveland Indians barred Milton Bradley from training camp after he was removed from an exhibition game for not running out a pop fly. General Manager Mark Shapiro has spoken to as many as eight teams, with four or five regarded as legitimate suitors, as Bradley, 25, faces a possible offseason move away from Cleveland.
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Hawkeye recruits and rules under the microscope
Iowa City West junior Alex Kanellis committed to Iowa last spring and remains the program’s only oral commit for next year. He praises Iowa coaches for strict adherence to recruiting rules as an attorney general review into Iowa recruiting proceeds.
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Waller Eyes 20 Foot Long Jump Frontier
Cedar Rapids Washington senior LaNeisha Waller, a state long jump record holder, targets a 20 foot leap this season. Coach Frank Scherrman cites her recent 19-1 as evidence she can reach the milestone, fueled by growing passion for track and competition.
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Gophers promise pans out for Peltier in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defenseman Derek Peltier earned a Minnesota offer after a strong first year with the Riders. He won USHL defensive player of the week with a goal and three assists in two wins and set a single season point record for a defenseman with 33. Coach Mark Carlson praised his improved play as the season peaks.
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Stinson denies report plans to return to Iowa State
ISU guard Curtis Stinson rebutted a New York Daily News item stating he would enter the NBA Draft. The Bronx native and Big 12 freshman of the year said he will attend Iowa State next season and help the Cyclones improve, amid speculation around coaching moves at USF.
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