Races tighten as NHL playoff push heads to finish
With less than 30 games left, six to seven Western teams contend for four spots as the Blues, Calgary, Nashville and Los Angeles duel for seeds. Colorado, Detroit and Vancouver edge the West while Dallas, Ottawa, Philadelphia and New Jersey jockey for top seeds.
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Davis apologizes to Cavs fans on return to Cleveland
Celtics guard Ricky Davis, back at Gund Arena for the first time since the Dec 15 trade, apologized to Cleveland fans but not to the Cavaliers organization. He scored 10 points in a 97-89 loss as boos and cheers mixed, with Davis noting he loves the fans despite past criticisms.
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Hawks stun Mavericks as Jackson erupts for 30
Stephen Jackson poured a career high 30 points to spark the Atlanta Hawks past the Dallas Mavericks 102-96 in Atlanta. Shareef Abdur-Rahim added 27 points and 10 rebounds while Jason Terry contributed 14 points and nine assists.
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Johnson argues Expos salary arbitration case
Montreal Expos first baseman Nick Johnson asked for 1.68 million while the club sought 1.25 million in their arbitration hearing in Phoenix. Johnson, who hit .284 with 14 homers and 47 RBIs for the Yankees last season, was traded to Montreal in the Javier Vazquez deal. Arbitrators Kaplan Clarke and Knowlton to rule today or tomorrow.
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Federal judge allows NFL stadiums antitrust suit to proceed
A federal judge in Cincinnati ruled that a taxpayer may sue alleging the NFL extorts new stadiums from cities. The decision overcomes standing challenges linked to the Cincinnati Bengals stadium deal. Carrie Davis's lawyers may seek financial records and private materials from the league prior to trial. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the decision requires study.
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Nolan Ryan Ends Formal Ties With Texas Rangers
Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan ends his relationship with the Texas Rangers by declining a new personal services contract after five seasons with the club from 1989 to 1993. He cites inability to commit time for a meaningful extended association.
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Former Yankee Henson clears waivers as free agent
Drew Henson cleared waivers and became a baseball free agent. The former Yankee third baseman plans to pursue an NFL quarterback career, giving up 12 million of 17 million remaining on his 2001 contract. His NFL rights are with the Houston Texans who will showcase him for other teams at a Thursday workout.
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Raptors guard Jalen Rose fractures hand in win
Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Rose suffered a fractured bone in his left hand during the first quarter of an 84-81 overtime victory over Golden State. He will see a hand specialist to determine the recovery time and missed games. Rose scored 19 points despite the injury.
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Wallace traded to Hawks in Blazers deal
Atlanta Hawks acquire Rasheed Wallace and Wesley Person from Portland in exchange for Shareef Abdur-Rahim Theo Ratliff and Dan Dickau. Wallace 6-11 in ninth season averages 17 points in 45 games this year. Abdur-Rahim 6-9 in eighth season averages 20 points this year.
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