Jones signs two year deal to remain Twins left fielder
Jacque Jones avoided arbitration by signing a two year contract Sunday keeping him in Minnesota where he led off with a .300 average, 27 homers and 85 RBIs. The Twins retain core of young players who powered last year’s AL Central title and first postseason since 1991.
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Weir wins Hope Classic with late birdie finish
Canadian Mike Weir seals the Bob Hope Classic victory with a final round 67 to finish 30-under 330, as he chases the windward course and lays up on 18 to secure the birdie. Haas, hampered by gusty winds, cards 69 and finishes two back. Tim Herron collapses with a quadruple bogey to end tied for third with Chris DiMarco. Weir becomes part of a six-event foreigner victory streak.
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Pacers defend team image amid Bad Boys label
Indiana’s Pacers push back against being dubbed the Bad Boys, notingIsiah Thomas’s Pistons past fuels the perception. The club cites 12 flagrant fouls and suspensions involving Artest and Thomas, says tough defense drives their success, and seeks fair treatment as Jermaine O’Neal headlines the All-Star ballot.
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Garnett carries short handed Timberwolves past 76ers
Kevin Garnett scored 30 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as Minnesota, missing Joe Smith with a sprained ankle, beat Philadelphia 99 91 for their eighth straight home win. Marc Jackson added 14 and Gary Trent hit all six shots for 12 as Rod Strickland sat with a groin strain.
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