Stay home LeBron appeal roots for Cavaliers stay
Hundreds of Cleveland fans chanted Home and waved 20 000 posters urging LeBron James to remain with the Cavaliers as he explored free agency with meetings set with the Nets Knicks Heat and Clippers. Organizers Fans for LeBron and the Cleveland Orchestra backed the message with a video montage and a downtown display. Local fans argued his presence would buoy a city famed for its sports misery.
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Stars Flood Free Agency as James and Big Names Hit The Market
LeBron James Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh drew visits as teams chase top free agents. Rudy Gay secured an $80 million five year deal with Memphis while Darko Milicic agreed to a four year, $16 million pact with Minnesota. Amir Johnson and Drew Gooden landed sizable contracts as Phil Jackson announced a return to coach the Lakers.
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Vick denies involvement in Virginia Beach shooting
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he had nothing to do with a shooting after his Virginia Beach birthday outing. He reported the incident to the Eagles and NFL representatives and says he has been fully cooperative with law enforcement as investigators explore the case.
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Dream stays red hot with win over Lynx in Atlanta
Iziano Castro Marques led Atlanta with 22 points as the Dream defeated Minnesota 76 to 58. Sancho Lyttle posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, Erika DeSouza 11, and Angel McCoughtry 10, while Atlanta held the Lynx to 29.9 percent shooting.
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Innovative coach Coryell dead at 85
Don Coryell the innovative Air Coryell architect who reshaped NFL passing attacks has died at 85 in La Mesa California. He coached San Diego State St Louis Cardinals and the Chargers guiding a high flying offense led by Dan Fouts. His influence shaped pro football and he was a finalist for the Hall of Fame yesterday.
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Celtics retain captain Pierce on four year deal
The Boston Celtics agreed to terms with Paul Pierce on a four year contract likely worth about 61 million, keeping the team’s core together. The move preserves the era of the 2008 champions with Doc Rivers returning as coach and Ray Allen expressing intent to rejoin alongside Kevin Garnett under contract for two more years.
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