Rose bets claim disputed by two former runners
Two alleged Rose bet runners contradict his claim in a memoir that he never bet from his Cincinnati Reds office. Tommy Gioiosa and Paul Janszen say Rose routinely placed wagers, disputing the star’s account of his gambling activity. In Kansas City, Juan Gonzalez signs a one year Royals deal worth 4.5 million after two injury plagued seasons.
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Alomar Signs One Year Deal With Diamondbacks
Roberto Alomar agreed to a 1 million, one year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks after turning down higher offers to join a contending team. The free agent second baseman had slumped recently, after earning 8 million in 2003 under a Cleveland contract worth 37 million over five years.
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Turnerbow faces ban after positive drug test
Anaheim Angels reliever Derrick Turnbow becomes the first major leaguer to test positive for a banned steroid. He faces a two year ban from international competition but avoids MLB sanctions. Turnbow claims an over the counter supplement caused the positive test during a U S Olympic training camp in October.
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Cavaliers Activate Dajuan Wagner After 53-Game Gap
Cavaliers guard Dajuan Wagner is activated after 53 games sidelined since last March by knee injuries. He missed the final 20 games of his rookie season for surgery on torn cartilage and reinjured the knee during training camp with surgery on November 4.
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Celtics suspend Baker for violating treatment program
Boston Celtics forward Vin Baker was suspended for three games after failing to comply with his alcohol treatment program. A doctor chosen jointly by Baker and the team notified management of the noncompliance.
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Molitor Eckersley Hall of Fame clash remembered
In a famous August 1998 moment at the Metrodome Paul Molitor bunted to beat Dennis Eckersley as both were elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Molitor, age 42, sparked a 4 3 Twins win over Boston while Eckersley lauded his unpredictability and clutch hitting.
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Molitor and Eckersley Earn Baseball Hall of Fame Honors
Bound for Gooperstown Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley were elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot. Molitor became the first player elected who spent more games at designated hitter than any other position, while Eckersley joined a select group of primarily relief pitchers enshrined by BBWAA.
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Roof plans promise weather-free Centre Court at Wimbledon
The All England Club announced a sliding roof over Wimbledon’s Centre Court to be finished in 2009. The roof features two fabric bay sections clamped to steel trusses on wheels running along a track with an overlapping seam at center court.
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Wimbledon to add retractable roof to Centre Court
Wimbledon plans a retractable roof for Centre Court to eliminate rain delays. Planning permission is needed, work won’t start for two years, and the roof won’t be completed until 2009. The change follows other modernizations while most courts remain uncovered. Boris Becker supports modernization for future TV coverage. Wimbledon runs June 21 to July 4 with 650 matches across two weeks.
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Timberwolves crush struggling Lakers
Latrell Sprewell scored 30 as Minnesota routed Los Angeles 106 90 sidelining Shaquille O Neal with a strained calf and compounding the Lakers injury woes. Kobe Bryant scored 14 in the first half and 6 in the second, while Kevin Garnett added 26 and 18 rebounds and Sam Cassell 26.
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Kernels Hot Stove Banquet set with Rob Dibble speaker
Cedar Rapids plans its eighth annual Hot Stove Banquet at Collins Plaza Hotel on February 12. Former Cedar Rapids Reds pitcher Rob Dibble headlines as the featured speaker. Tickets cost 35 dollars in advance and 40 dollars at the door with corporate tables of ten at 325 dollars. Event includes a silent auction and a Hall of Fame induction to benefit Tanager Place.
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Mount Mercy star Schmit earns league honor
Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy senior Brandy Schmit earns Midwest Classic Conference player of the week after making the all tournament team at Clarke College Holiday Tournament. She averaged 22 points and 9.7 rebounds across three games.
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RoughRiders Add Defenseman From Cleveland Barons
The Cedar Rapids Rough Riders acquire 18 year old defenseman Andrew Eggert from the Cleveland Barons and he joins Sioux City for tonight's game against the Musketeers.
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Iowans in the NFL play off weekend stars
Byrd Billy Cundiff of Dallas hit a 37 yard field goal and a PAT in a playoff loss to Carolina. Reggie Hayward of Denver had three solo tackles and a fumble recovery in a defeat by Indianapolis. Aaron Kampman of Green Bay posted five solos and a sack in a win over Seattle. Tom Knight of Baltimore had one solo tackle. Damien Robinson of Seattle had eight solos and a pass deflection in a loss to Green Bay.
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