NBA to Cancel Training Camps and Exhibition Games
The NBA plans to cancel training camps and some exhibition games as a new labor deal remains elusive. Commissioner Stern warned the calendar is not friendly with the season in doubt, while union leaders and owners held lengthy talks without resolution. The regular season would begin November 1 with Mavericks hosting the Bulls, but no decisions have been announced.
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Brad Pitt portrays Billy Beane in Moneyball film
Brad Pitt visits the Oakland Coliseum alongside Beane to promote Moneyball. The film charts the 2002 Athletics season based on Michael Lewis's book, with Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman in supporting roles. Beane notes the surreal, yet respectful portrayal, while Pitt emphasizes Beane's innovative sabermetric approach and the film's romance of baseball.
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Bradley Dufner lead FedEx finale at East Lake in 64
Keegan Bradley shot 6-under 64 at East Lake to grab a two stroke lead in the Tour Championship. Jason Dufner, Chez Reavie and Luke Donald tied for second as rain delayed the end of the opening round. Donald and Howell III joined Scott, Mahan, Day and Kuchar at 67. Woodland sat at 72.
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Bengals Receiver Jerome Simpson Named in Drug Case
Police probe ties a California marijuana shipment to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson in Kentucky. No arrests yet. Simpson excused from practice as investigation continues. Authorities say a 2 12 pound package was traced to his home as teammates Anthony Collins and a girlfriend were present. The case involves airport and local law enforcement with unclear impact on Sunday’s game.
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Catchings Named MVP After Runner-Up Run
Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever earned the WNBA Most Valuable Player award after previously finishing as runner up in 2003 2009 and 2010. She posted 15.5 points 7.1 rebounds 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals as Indiana held the best Eastern Conference record and earned home court in the first two playoff rounds. Fever officials including COO GM Kelly Krauskopf called the selection a culmination of a decade long pursuit of individual honors.
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Kansas Sports Calendar Highlights Today
A slate of events across Kansas includes Soccer at Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. Saturday and Legends in the Phog at 4 p.m. Basketball and football games feature Free State High and Lawrence High squads, with several cross country meets, volleyball, gymnastics, and tennis on the schedule plus Royals versus White Sox in Chicago today.
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