Anthony Guarantees Gold At Olympic Team Practice
Carmelo Anthony declared the United States will win Olympic gold on his first day with the national team. Coach Larry Brown cautioned the remark reflects youth but supports respect for opponents. The roster includes LeBron James Dwyane Wade and Emeka Okafor among young stars as Brown hammers two a day drills ahead of Athens.
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Broncos open camp amid contract woes and safety shakeup
Denver begins training camp as Clinton struggles with his deal and the team signs Lynch, a premier longtime strong safety. The defense eyeing a strengthened secondary while linebacker remains unsettled with Al Wilson returning and Mobley cleared for full playtime uncertain.
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Steelers keep Chuck Noll era stability with Cowher extension
Pittsburgh extends coach Bill Cowher's contract through 2007, keeping the steady leadership mindset established since 1969. Cowher, a Pittsburgh native, emphasizes winning over money as the Steelers maintain long coaching continuity amid a 6-10 season in 2003 and past playoff droughts.
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Armstrong fuels rise of U S cycling with Georgia win
Lance Armstrong lauds American heroes as Tour de Georgia draws a large crowd in its second year and a hoped for 3 million next year. Organizers in Texas aim for a multi-stage race in 2005 linking Dallas to Fort Worth and western Texas, while seeking international teams and TV coverage.
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Williams leaves Dolphins in lineup shift at running back
With Ricky Williams gone the Miami Dolphins lean on Travis Minor as No. 1 back for now. Williams rushed 3,225 yards over two seasons, Minor 373. Coach Wannstedt says no rushed acquisition though free agents Stacey Mack or James Stewart and a possible trade are options as seven weeks remain before opening day.
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