Kennedy vows return after Rangers fire him amid first-place in AL West
Kevin Kennedy, 40, leaves the Texas Rangers after general manager Doug Melvin fires him with the team leading the AL West at the strike halt. Kennedy vows, I’ll be back, and says he understands change and wishes the club well.
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Networks scramble as NHL fans lose prime TV hours
As the NHL falters, ESPN fills gaps with mountain biking and reruns while college football shifts. ESPN2 shows minor league hockey and bodybuilding. Prime Network offers Michael Jordan to subscribers through 22 regional sports networks, despite not airing NHL games itself, promising an eight system plan.
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Sun Cities vs Scottsdale telecast set for Peoria
Prime Network will air Sun Cities at Scottsdale next Wednesday from Peoria Arizona. Scottsdale’s Jordan in his second pro season is hitless since the opener and among fall league package considerations. Prime would drop the package if NHL games begin.
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Knicks land Lakers forward Christie in draft picks swap
New York Knicks acquire Doug Christie from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for two future second round picks. Christie, 24, averaged 10.3 points last season and shot 43 percent, but is coming off left ankle surgery and may miss up to 12 weeks.
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Quiet baseball talks delay until next week
AP reports both sides paused the strike talks on day 63, with a tentative plan to resume next week. Union leader Fehr, in Puerto Rico for regional meetings, warned no deal while clubs insist on a salary cap. Management weighs a 45 day signing freeze, but union resists. Fehr barred exhibition games with Cuba until MLB players are allowed in the Olympics.
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NHL Work Stoppage Seals Lockout With No Immediate Resumption
The NHL enters a lockout after owners rejected the players’ latest contract proposal. No talks are scheduled and 69 games have been postponed, setting a record as the longest work stoppage in hockey history. Bruins GM Harry Sinden cites the shift from postponements to a full lockout as the season’s fate.
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Blades edge Roadrunners 5 4 in IHL clash
David Bruce scored three goals and Trevor Robins stopped 30 shots as the Kansas City Blades defeated the Phoenix Roadrunners 5-4 in a Wednesday night IHL game in Kansas City Missouri.
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Hendersons sister amends suit over alleged abuse by Rickey Henderson
Paula Henderson, 31, filed an amended complaint in Alameda Superior Court alleging Rickey Henderson sexually abused her as a child and used drugs to aid his misconduct. She says therapy in February clarified that the actions amounted to rape and sexual assault and cites his high school fame as leverage.
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High court backs ex Schott employee in $2.5 million suit
Ohio Supreme Court clears way for trial in Tim Sabo's retaliation suit against Marge Schott after he testified in a separate case. Across the country, Bill Pecota and Mike Bielecki elect free agency with Braves clearing 40 man roster spots. Dave Righetti released by Toronto after 13 games and a 6.75 ERA.
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