Iverson leads 76ers past Celtics in tight finish
Allen Iverson scores 30 as Philadelphia holds off Boston 98 95 after an 11 0 fourth quarter run. Paul Pierce 35 points 13 rebounds for Celtics. Gary Payton debuts with six points eight assists. Boston loses in Doc Rivers debut.
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Seau Out For Season With Torn Pectoral Muscle
Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau will miss the rest of the season after tearing a pectoral muscle requiring surgery. At 35 he doubts whether the injury ends his 15 year career and plans surgery in San Diego after the Monday night loss to the Jets.
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Johnson wins third straight to move into title mix
Jimmie Johnson snapped a skid with three consecutive NASCAR Nextel Cup wins, lifting him from distant contention to within 59 points of leader Kurt Busch with three races left. He topped Mark Martin at Atlanta Motor Speedway and eyed a possible six race streak.
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Johnson wins Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta in third straight
Jimmie Johnson wins the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway for a third consecutive victory in a season. Jeff Gordon and Brian Vickers congratulate Johnson in victory lane as race winner marks a historic run.
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NASCAR Weekend at Phoenix Sets Both 312 and 200 Mile Races
The weekend features the Checker Auto Parts 500 312 miles 312 laps at Phoenix International Raceway with Friday qualifying on Speed Channel and Sunday NBC coverage. Also Bashas Supermarkets 200 runs Saturday with a 200 mile distance and NBC telecast.
Uncle crew chief steers Little Bright Dale Jr. career
Dale Jr.'s rise in racing was shaped by his uncle Tony Eury as crew chief after his father’s 2001 death. Eury, also father to Jr.’s car chief Tony Jr., guided him through Busch glory in 1998 and 1999 and joined him in Cup in 2000. Their close bond survived clashes, reflecting family dynamics in racing.
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Manuel Named Phillies Manager As Bowa Is Fired
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Charlie Manuel will replace fired manager Larry Bowa. Manuel, 60, previously led the Cleveland Indians from 2000 to 2002 and is set for a news conference either today or Friday.
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