Blazers hire Nate McMillan away from Sonics
Portland owner Paul Allen persuaded Nate McMillan to leave Seattle and take the Portland Trail Blazers coaching job. McMillan, known as Mr Sonic, led Seattle to the Northwest Division title last season and will be introduced at a news conference. His Sonics contract expired July 1 and Portland pursued him aggressively.
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Armstrong Fends Off Stage Trouble in Rainy Tour de France
Lance Armstrong survived a rain soaked sixth stage marred by crashes to keep the overall lead as Lorenzo Bernucci won from Troyes to Nancy. Alexandre Vinokourov finished second, narrowing Armstrongs lead to 53 seconds while Vinokourov trailed by 1 minute 21 seconds. Armstrong called the day not pretty.
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Podsednik and Oswalt Earn Final All-Star Spots
Speedy White Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik won the AL spot over Derek Jeter amid a fan vote surge. Roy Oswalt secured the NL berth after a 4-1 win and a 11-7 record with a 2.44 ERA, edging Hoffman Webb Wagner and Myers. White Sox supporters promoted Podsednik with in-stadium voting campaigns.
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Broncos rely on revamped D line for Super Bowl bid
Trevor Pryce hails a dominant newcomer while coach Warren and defensive staff emphasize a potent line led by Pryce Marco Coleman Luther Elliss Mario Fatafehi Anton Paleppi. Warren envisions a winning mindset and a possible rise beyond a rebuilding phase.
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Paris Loses Bid as London Wins Olympic Host City
Paris stunned as IOC members vote London 54 to 50 in the fourth round to host the 2012 Games. Chirac congratulates London amid crowd boos and Paris officials denounce the decision while London officials pledge venues and a grand ceremony.
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London Bombing Tests Resolve to Host 2012 Games
Mills and Livingstone said the London contingent remains determined to host the 2012 Olympics after a terrorist attack in Singapore. IOC President Rogge and spokeswoman Davies conveyed condolences and reaffirmed confidence in London's security. The British team’s jubilation over edging Paris 54-50 was cut short as officials urged rapid resolution for affected families.
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