Vick and Others Turn Pro in Early NFL Draft Move
Hokies quarterback Michael Vick declares for the NFL draft amid an all-star underclassmen group including Wisconsin cornerback Jamar Fletcher and tailback Michael Bennett, LSU quarterback John Booty, and Auburn backs Rudi Johnson and Heath Evans. Deadline day follows Thorpe Award buzz and season highlights.
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Ron Dayne
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Browns Fire Coach Palmer After 2 Seasons
Cleveland Browns dismiss head coach Chris Palmer after a 2-14 season and a 3-13 record since returning to the NFL. Palmer had no prior NFL head coaching experience and lost player trust and front office confidence.
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Lakers at Odds Between Shaq and Bryant Spark Coach’s Frustration
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille ONeal clashed over a magazine quote and room coexistence, drawing anger from Phil Jackson who criticized both players and the NBA. Jackson warned he may separate them if happiness and harmony fail to return, while ONeal defended past championship success and Bryant stressed evolution.
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Mosher Seeks UI Senior Athletics Post Among Four Finalists
Betsy Mosher, senior associate athletics director at Arizona State since 1996, interviewed for the University of Iowa senior associate director of athletics spot. She highlights campus fan support, student athlete welfare, gender equity, and fiscal responsibility while noting Iowa’s merged athletics structure and leadership under Bob Bowlsby. Other finalists include Paula Jantz and Jane Meyer. Jantz interviews today.
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Leonard finds groove in Maui wind at Mercedes Championship
Justin Leonard adjusted his swing for personal reasons and shot 67 to claim a one stroke lead at the Mercedes Championship in Kapalua Maui. Ernie Els is one behind while Tiger Woods sits three back after a 70. Woods battled a costly miscue on the ninth hole and recovered to par for the round. Leonard had missed the event last year after a drought but rose to the occasion amid the windy conditions and three putts on the front nine.
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Smith leads Blazers past Hornets for 10th straight win
Steve Smith scores 16 points including nine in the fourth as Portland pull away 83-70 in Charlotte. Damian Stoudamire adds 16 with a key 7 straight during a 9-0 third-quarter run. Hornets drop home win streak and Portland completes season sweep.
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