South Africa bids to host 2020 Olympics in Africa
South Africa plans a formal bid for the 2020 Games with Durban Cape Town and Johannesburg eyed as potential hosts. The move follows the country’s World Cup success and international praise for hosting 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Woods seeks rebirth at golf s birthplace
The Washington Post notes St Andrews as a rite of passage for Tiger Woods a place to regain humility and prove he can be a great champion. It details media questions about his conduct and public responsibilities while stressing the need for a more open relationship with fans and a credible comeback on the Old Course.
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Ex Giants star Taylor pleads not guilty to sex charge
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor appears in Rockland County Court to plead not guilty to multiple counts including third degree rape and criminal sexual act. Prosecutors allege he paid a girl near 17 for sex at a Holiday Inn. His wife Lynette and friends attended the arraignment.
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Stamps honor Negro Leagues with Foster tribute in Kansas City
A pair of 44 cent Negro Leagues commemorative stamps will be dedicated Thursday at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City Missouri. One stamp depicts a close play at home plate and the other honors Andrew Rube Foster, founder of the leagues in operation from 1920 to 1960.
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Bobcats trade Chandler to Mavericks after chaotic day
Charlotte completes a five player deal sending Tyson Chandler and Alexis Ajinca to Dallas in exchange for Erick Dampier Eduardo Najera Matt Carroll and cash. The trade follows a collapsed Toronto offer earlier in the day.
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Nets Acquire Morrow in Sign and Trade Deal
In East Rutherford New Jersey the Nets sign and trade for guard Anthony Morrow from the Warriors completing the deal after presenting a three year 12 million offer sheet. Golden State will receive the Nets second round pick in 2011 as part of the agreement.
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Bryce Harper Wins Golden Spikes Award at 17
Bryce Harper, No. 1 draft pick by the Nationals, won the Golden Spikes Award as top amateur player. The College of Southern Nevada freshman hit 31 homers and a .443 average with 98 RBIs, leaving high school early to go pro sooner.
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Tennessee adds senior transfer to improve frontcourt
Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl added forward John Fields from UNC Wilmington with one year of remaining eligibility after transferring from ECU to the Seahawks. Fields, a 6-foot-9 forward from Fayetteville, NC, is expected to be eligible to play immediately pending an NCAA waiver. In San Antonio, the Spurs finalized a contract with forward Matt Bonner, a day after signing Brazilian center Tiago Splitter, their 2007 first round pick.
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Hornets fire GM Jeff Bower in mutual parting
New Orleans Hornets general manager Jeff Bower stepped down Tuesday in a mutual decision as the franchise seeks to reassure All-Star Chris Paul it is committed to winning.
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Timberwolves trade Al Jefferson to Jazz for draft picks
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to send forward Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz for two future first round picks and a traded player exception to aid salary cap flexibility, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday.
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Clippers sign former OU star Willie Warren
Los Angeles Clippers sign guard Willie Warren a second round pick. Warren averaged 16.3 points 3.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 21 games as a sophomore for Oklahoma and previously played with Blake Griffin in 2008-09.
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Nine Arkansas and Oklahoma schools seek NCAA to form new conference
Nine Division I universities in Arkansas and Oklahoma plan to apply to the NCAA for permission to form a new conference. They must submit a strategic plan, conference constitution and bylaws by December 1. The Arkansas members are in Gulf South and the Oklahoma members in Lone Star, aiming to reduce travel costs.
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Rahal Rejoins Newman/Haas For Indy Car Races
Graham Rahal, 21, returns to Newman/Haas Racing for six of the final eight IndyCar Series races, beginning this weekend in Toronto, restoring a regular ride for one of America's promising young drivers.
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Two-Day Sports Calendar Underdog Summary
Underdog reports no games scheduled over the next two days as the home team listings appear in all caps. Tribunes media services note dates not provided and no match results or event details are indicated.
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