Davis fired as Magic coach amid six game slide
In Orlando, Johnny Davis was dismissed as coach of the Orlando Magic after a 110-102 loss to the Clippers. Assistant Chris Jent named interim coach as the team sits 31-33, tied for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
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Royals encouraged in exhibition win
In Surprise Arizona the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3. Mike Sweeney returned from oblique soreness going 1-for-4 with a double. Zack Greinke earned the win in 3 2/3 innings of work. Matt Stairs and Ruben Gotay drove in two runs each. White Sox starter Felix Diaz faced the minimum through nine. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen underwent a heart test but was released and expected back Friday.
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Pace agrees to seven year deal to stay with Rams
Six time Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Pace signs a seven year 52.9 million contract to remain with the St. Louis Rams. The agreement includes 18 million in first year pay and aligns Pace with top tackles like Walter Jones Kareem McKenzie Jonas Jennings and Oliver Ross. Edgerrin James signs a one year offer with the Colts and Brad Johnson returns to Minnesota on a four year contract. Steve Foley extends with San Diego and Tebucky Jones joins Miami while Pierson Prioleau leaves Buffalo and David Martin re signs with Green Bay.
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Agassi and Federer advance at Indian Wells
Andre Agassi beat Guillermo Coria 6-4 6-1 in a lively Pacific Life Open match. Roger Federer defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 7-6 in a fourth round duel. Andy Roddick moved into the quarterfinals with a 6-4 6-3 win over Fernando Gonzalez. Elena Dementieva upset Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6 6-3 7-5. Kim Clijsters outlasted Conchita Martinez 6-1 3-6 6-2 while Tim Henman beat Tommy Robredo 6-4 2-6 6-2. Taylor Dent withdrew from his match with Guillermo Canas due to flu symptoms.
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