Webber activated by Kings but faces suspension
Sacramento Kings activate Chris Webber from the injured list but he must serve an NBA suspension before returning. Webber, a five time All Star, led last season in scoring, rebounds and assists and has not played since knee surgery. He faced suspensions for lying to a grand jury and violating the substance abuse policy.
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Twins and Mientkiewicz Reach 2 Year Deal
The Minnesota Twins avoided arbitration by signing first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to a 7 million two year contract. He will earn 2.8 million this season and 3.75 million in 2005 with a 3.75 million option for 2006 and a 450000 buy out. Mientkiewicz, a 2001 Gold Glove winner, batted .300 with 38 doubles and 65 RBIs last season.
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Indiana's Kline to Undergo Knee Surgery
Indiana forward Sean Kline will undergo surgery on his right knee and miss the rest of the season. The 6 8 sophomore injured his knee in the second half of a 71 56 loss at Purdue, with initial tests showing a significant injury.
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Earnhardt Jr nets Busch win at Daytona to cap sweep
Dale Earnhardt Jr wins the Hershey's Kisses 300 delayed Busch Series race at Daytona International Speedway finishing 0.135 seconds ahead of Johnny Sauter. Robby Gordon, Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth complete the Nextel Cup–led top five. Earnhardt also claimed the Daytona 500 and twin 125s in a dominant few weeks.
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Daly bags Buick Invitational title in San Diego upset
John Daly won the Buick Invitational in San Diego, his first PGA Tour win since 1995 and his first U.S. triumph in 10 years. He rose to No. 85 in the world and No. 6 on the money list, edging Chris Riley and Luke Donald in a playoff. Daly eyes Augusta as he plans to take it week by week.
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Nets ride 10 game win streak as trade deadline nears
Nets ride a 10 game double digit win streak and sit 7½ games ahead in theEast while Isiah Thomas and league executives scramble for final trades before Thursday deadline. Teams like Jazz Raptors Suns and Clips seek cap space draft picks or new forwards guards to boost post All-Star rosters. Shaquille O'Neal says the Lakers are four or five games back with a long second half ahead as thoughts turn to Kobe Bryant and free agency moves.
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Panel forms to probe Iowa recruits scandal at Colorado
Colorado regents named an independent panel of six to investigate football recruiting practices amid reports of sex and alcohol use to land players. Co chaired by Joyce Lawrence and Peggy Lamm, the group has yet to meet. Also included are former judges, a bishop, a justice, and a lawyer. Iowa NBA players with current season stats are listed inline.
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