Roddick and Sharapova Cruise in Melbourne Heat
Andy Roddick powered past Julien Benneteau 6-1 6-2 6-2 in the Australian Open third round as heat reached 91 degrees. Sharapova dominated Jelena Kostanic 6-0 6-1, eyeing a possible fourth‑round showdown with Serena Williams while Williams faced Daniela Hantuchova later.
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Polamalu Dominance Defines Steelers Front Line
The Steelers safety Troy Polamalu dazzled opponents with seven tackles two pass breakups and three near interceptions against the Colts. Teammates and coaches describe him as a student of the game whose motion and blitz timing disrupt offenses. He accepts mistakes openly, showing relentless drive and intensity.
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Baker how he kept a pro career with Panthers and multiple teams
Punters are disposable in the NFL and Baker moved through Eagles, 49ers, Chiefs, Colts, Broncos, and Panthers since 2001. In Carolina he thrived this season with a 6.1 yard punt average, 23 downed inside the 20, and few touchbacks while facing doubt from camp competition and rounds of releases.
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Campbell Leads Bob Hope Classic At Palm Desert In 6 Under
Chad Campbell shot a 6 under par to take a four stroke lead after two rounds of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Desert. He remains bogey free through 36 holes for a 15 under 129 total. Pat Perez shot 73 after 60 and sits tied for second with John Senden at 11 under.
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Pistons Saunders Named East All Star Coach
Flip Saunders of the Detroit Pistons will coach the Eastern Conference All Stars in Houston on February 19. East coach selection follows Feb. 5 after teams’ winning percentages. Detroit leads the East at 31-5 and is assured the best record.
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NCAA reports high graduation rates for athletes across D I schools
Nearly 24 Division I schools show Graduation Success Rates at or above 95 percent for athletes who enrolled from 1995 to 1998. NCAA figures indicate these rates exceed the general student population and federal data, with an average of 76 percent across 318 colleges.
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