Rockets re-emerge as NBA title contenders with McGrady debut
Houston welcomed Tracy McGrady and new teammates Juwan Howard Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines after trading Steve Francis Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato. The Rockets aim to surge as a championship contender in the Western Conference while free agents note their rising appeal. In track news Tim Montgomery faces arbitration over steroid allegations as USADA seeks lifetime bans for several sprinters ahead of the Sacramento Olympic trials.
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Tim Montgomery
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New Orleans
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Chryste Gaines
Michelle Collins
Alvin Harrison
Anti Doping Agency
USADA
Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative
Regina Jacobs
Usadas
Gaines
Court of Arbitration For Sport
All-Star Bonuses Reward Stars as Incentives Pile Up
Cincinnati first baseman Sean Casey misses the All-Star game due to a strained calf yet stands to trigger an $8.5 million 2006 option if he makes two All-Star appearances from 2002 to 2005. Overall, 43 players earned $2.05 million in bonuses, with six players set to receive $100,000 each.
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Casey
Reds
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Barry Bonds
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Alex Rodriguez
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Ivan Rodriguez
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C.C. Sabathia
Schilling
Federer Sees Big Wimbledon Wins After Fresh Champ Run
Federer says big targets lie ahead after Wimbledon title as he markets potential and avoids long term goals. He notes parity in era, with rivalries including Roddick and Agassi’s legacy, and highlights his finals record since 2002 while refining volleying.
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Sampras
U.S
Federer
Rockies Win Fourth Consecutive Game
Rockies extend win streak to four as Cook earns his second win in six starts. Colorado jumps to a 5-0 lead with six first inning hits off Brett Tomko and adds runs on RBI hits by Castilla Wilson Johnson. Helton adds RBI double in the second as Bonds sits out.
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San Francisco
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Coors Field
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Vinny Castilla
Preston Wilson
Charles Johnson
Todd Helton
RBI
Barry Bonds
Toronto
Rickey Henderson
Public release of $2 bill at face value continues
Hoards of people jam National Hotline phones to obtain uncirculated 2 dollar bills. Collectors seek to snatch up packs of five sent to homes as private vault reserves dwindle. Officials cite rarity since 1928 issue and warn of potential design changes or legislation ending historic $2 bill distribution.
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John Thomas White
United States Monetary Exchange
U.S. Federal Reserve
White
Thomas Jefferson
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
the Nations
U.S
U.S. Department of Treasury
John W. Snow
U.S. Monetary Exchange
Free Iowa State Quarter Giveaway From United States Mint
The U S Mint announces the late August release of the Iowa Quarter with a free uncirculated coin offer. Public may obtain one coin per household by sending three first class stamps to cover acknowledgement and display capsule costs. Coins shipped uncirculated, not in change.
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Akron
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