Pistons name Flip Saunders as head coach for four years
The Detroit Pistons reach a four year 20 million dollar deal with Flip Saunders to replace Larry Brown as head coach. The agreement comes after Brown’s severance and amid Knicks interest in Brown. Saunders previously coached Minnesota and guided the Timberwolves to eight straight postseason appearances.
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Smoltz Wins Seventh Straight in Braves 4 1 Victory
John Smoltz pitched eight innings for his seventh win as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1. Smoltz improved to 11-5 with seven strikeouts, no walks, and just two runners reaching second. Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer.
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Red Sox offense backs Wells in 9-4 win over Rays
Boston bats explode for five runs before out as David Wells earns win. Johnny Damon homers, Kevin Millar drives in three, while Tony Graffanino adds an RBI double. Eduardo Perez homer for Tampa Bay. Alex Gonzalez errors key Rays miscues.
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NHL Players vote on labor deal in Toronto ratification
About 225 players attended a two day NSHPA meeting in Toronto to ratify a tentative labor agreement that includes a salary cap ending the season long lockout. Some players voiced displeasure over the cap while others supported the deal as unity is tested amid questions about leadership and the potential end of the labor dispute.
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Armstrong Extends Tour Lead In Longest Stage To Date
Armstrong remains in command after finishing 22nd in the Pau to Revel stage, 148.8 miles the longest of the race, trailing Savoldelli by 22 28 as he eyes a 105 mile ride from Albi to Mende to conserve his advantage. Savoldelli's victory marks his first Tour win.
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Sydney relay gold stands after CAS ruling on ineligible athlete
Jerome Young tested positive for nandrolone in 1999 but was exonerated by a US appeals panel in 2000. The IAAF had sought to disqualify the entire 4x400 relay team in Sydney, while CAS ruled the current rules did not require team disqualification. The decision preserves the original medals and avoids reordering Nigeria Jamaica and the Bahamas.
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Lima Time lifts Royals past road jinx in Cleveland
Royales avoid road woes as Mike Wood yields an unearned run in the Cleveland seventh after Mark Teahen error. Ambiorix Burgos wild pitches, Blake to strike out, Affeldt and MacDougal seal win. Murphy homers on first major league pitch. Berroa and Ambres contribute as Royals snap skid. Sabathia booed each visit. he vows better starts.
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