Former Expo gunned down in Puerto Rico Canovanas
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Ivan Calderon was killed in Canovanas Puerto Rico over the weekend. Police say he was shot seven times at close range outside El Trompo bar in Loiza and died in hospital. Calderon, 71, reportedly loaned money to people and worked as a bondsman. his widow disputed the loan claims. A wake Monday displayed his Expos jersey and White Sox memorabilia alongside photos and trophies from his baseball career.
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Steinbrenner Seeks Laughs After Fainting Spell
George Steinbrenner returned to his Tampa home recovering from a fainting incident at Otto Graham's memorial service in Sarasota. The Yankees owner, 73, joked that he was practicing a slide into second base. Doctor says health excellent, attribution to stress from the memorial. Steinbrenner grew up in Cleveland and befriended Graham, a Browns Hall of Fame quarterback.
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Kobe Bryant top AP sports story of 2003
The AP selected Kobe Bryant's case as the sports story of the year, noting the shock of the hotel room assault accusation and its impact on Bryant and his accuser. It led a list of top sports moments with 30 first place votes, ahead of Armstrong, the Marlins, and Sorenstam.
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Rugby star likely OK for Six Nations
England star Jonny Wilkinson appears set to recover from a shoulder problem and be fit for the Six Nations after an X-ray showed no fracture. Newcastle won 23 19 over Northampton as Wilkinson left early, with a likely few weeks before a possible return. Bath's Mike Tindall was ruled out of the Six Nations after ankle ligament damage requiring surgery.
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England eye Ottmar Ilijafeld as Eriksson successor
The Daily Telegraph reports England could name Bayern Munich manager Ottmar Ilfafel as coach if Sven-Goran Eriksson declines a contract extension. Eriksson, under contract through the 2006 World Cup, has not disclosed when he will decide. Palios aims to keep Eriksson through 2008.
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