Northbrook North star Jon Scheyer commits to Duke basketball
Glenbrook North junior Jon Scheyer, a 6-6 guard and first-team AP all-state selection, announced Tuesday at his school that he has verbally committed to Duke. He cited Illinois' future talent and expressed satisfaction with his decision to join the Blue Devils.
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Dixon to testify before Congress on steroid hearings
Wizards guard Juan Dixon will testify on Thursday as the sole athlete at two House committee hearings about steroids and testing in pro sports. NBA Commissioner David Stern and others will join at a separate panel after prior NFL and baseball actions. In Minnesota, Onteriio Smith missed a second day of camp amid an airport incident involving suspected drug test evasion tools.
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Wizards weigh Kwame Brown return after four uneven seasons
Washington refuses to rule out Brown's comeback as a restricted free agent after a four season run. He was suspended for much of the postseason amid a missed practice and game in the first round against the Chicago Bulls. Ernie Grunfeld said the team will explore all options. In Istanbul Venus Williams crushed Marta Marrero 6 0 6 0 to reach the Istanbul Cup quarterfinals as she seeks a confidence boost ahead of the French Open.
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Heat await Shaquille ONeal in East finals timing
With the Eastern Conference finals set to start no earlier than Monday the Miami Heat monitor Shaquille ONeal s thigh bruise as he misses the final two wins over Washington He returns to practice as teammates express confidence he will be ready for Game 1 against Indiana or Detroit in the East finals and the team plans rest to recharge for a tough series.
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Pistons rout Pacers to take 3-2 series lead
Detroit dominates Indiana 86 67 as Ben Wallace posts 19 points 11 rebounds and three blocks. A 30 4 run over the second and third quarters breaks a tie and gives Detroit a commanding advantage in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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Bargaining session canceled in NBA labor talks
The owners and players failed to meet as scheduled Tuesday signaling renewed uncertainty in negotiations. Commissioner Stern had downgraded his outlook from optimistic to hopeful amid ongoing talks on contract lengths raises and minimum playing age. The union said the league informed them the session would not occur and would outline next steps later.
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Anderson eyes starting role for Broncos after return
Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson, healthy from a groin injury that sidelined him in 2004, returns to minicamp vowing to compete for the starting job. He recalls past 1,487 yard seasons and expects an open competition with backing from coach Mike Shanahan.
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Former ISU guard Mike Bliss dies at 56 in Connecticut
Former Iowa State football player William Michael Bliss died at his Westport home after a long illness or unknown causes. Bliss earned all Big Eight honors as an offensive guard in 1969 and was a first-team all conference and academic All-American in 1968 and 1969 under coach Johnny Majors.
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