NFL NOTES: Dilfer to Browns adds veteran quarterback
Trent Dilfer signed a four year deal with Cleveland after a weekend trade from Seattle, giving the Browns a seasoned quarterback with a Super Bowl ring. Fred Smoot agreed to a six year contract with Minnesota while Freddie Jones visited the Vikings as they pursue tight end options. Joey Galloway re signed with Tampa Bay to help retain receiving depth. Kendrell Bell signed a seven year deal with Kansas City after a brief rise and fall in Pittsburgh. Stephen Neal was re signed by New England to anchor the line.
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Sorlie first to Nikolai in 2005 Iditarod Day 3
Robert Sorlie of Hurdal Norway, 47, in his third Iditarod, arrives first in Nikolai Alaska on Day 3 as 3 of 79 mushers scratch. The 48 mile leg runs from Nikolai to McGrath and trail facts note Rick Swenson, five time winner, sits 12th.
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Mims Rebounds To Lead Kansas In Indoor Track Return
Former Iowa City High star Jeremy Mims, after a rough sophomore year, found form in Ames with a 1.47.04 800 in the Last Chance qualifier. He aims to win NCAA prelims in Fayetteville, seeking school records and national recognition for Kansas.
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Warriors Rout Sixers in Philadelphia
Last place Golden State defeated Philadelphia 104 to 85 in front of the Sixers’ sixth game in eight days. Jason Richardson led with 22 points, Mike Dunleavy added 21, Troy Murphy 17, and Michael Pietrus 14. Allen Iverson had 33 for Philly with 12 turnovers.
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Bonds expects to be ready for Opening Day with Giants
Barry Bonds says he plans to start the season when the Giants open on April 5 in Scottsdale. He arrived for spring training after knee surgery on January 31 and has not appeared in exhibition games. Giants request permission to use a designated hitter in spring training to ease his return.
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Oakland Grizzlies stun Oral Roberts to reach NCAA tourney
Oakland (Mich) upset top seed Oral Roberts 61 60 to win the Mid Con tournament and earn a first NCAA bid in eight seasons despite a 12 18 record. Pierre Dukes hit a late 3 as Cortney Scott and Rawle Marshall led the rally in Tulsa.
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Congressional panel aims to subpoena seven baseball stars
A congressional committee plans to subpoena seven current and former baseball stars including Jose Canseco Mark McGwire and Jason Giambi to testify about steroids The move follows requests to Bud Selig Donald Fehr and others with Canseco and Thomas already indicating willingness to appear Giambi has faced immunity issues and potential legal negotiations while parents of two amateur players who died by suicide linked to steroid use urge expert and family testimony.
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