Carter sits out Raptors preseason with stiff back
Toronto guard Vince Carter missed the Nets game due to a stiff back, out as a precaution after knee issues last season and knee surgery. Lamond Murray started in his place and left the court in the first quarter with a possible right knee injury.
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Mavericks fined 150000 as Nelsons suspended in draft case
The NBA suspended Mavericks coach Don Nelson and assistant Donnie Nelson for the season's first two games and fined Dallas 150000 for contact with players ineligible for the draft. Mark Cuban called the penalties excessive and said no workouts were supervised.
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Flames Rookie Puck Gift Marks Tragic Friend
Calgary rookie Chuck Kobasew scored his first NHL goal to win 3-2 for the Flames over the Canucks and sent the signed puck to his close friend Chris Slater in Osoyoos, a 21 year old terminal brain cancer patient. Slater's parents said Kobasew's gesture brought a smile and showed their long friendship since five years old.
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Puckett charged in alleged sex assault
Kirby Puckett, former Minnesota Twins star, faced a felony false imprisonment charge and a gross misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct charge after a woman reported being dragged into a restaurant bathroom and assaulted. Witnesses cited bruises and a swollen ankle from a door frame impact. If convicted, probation or under a year in the county workhouse were anticipated per County Attorney Amy Klobuchar.
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Hughes to skip Skate America and Skate Canada with leg injury
Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes will withdraw from Skate America in Spokane and Skate Canada in Quebec City due to a strained right hamstring and a calf tendon injury. Her absence leaves Alexei Yagudin as the sole Salt Lake City champion at Skate America.
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Closers Percival and Nen Fuel World Series Hype
The Angels and Giants rely on closers Troy Percival and Robb Nen as World Series catalysts. Percival blends high energy and fearsome mound presence, while Nen adds smooth delivery and a scarily sharp slider. Both dominate late innings with 100 mph heat and veteran championship credentials.
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Canadian Men to Play Libya and Estonia in Prep for Gold Cup
Canada heads to Libya on February 12 in Tripoli and to Estonia on March 29 in Tallinn for pre tournament friendlies. Coach Holger Osieck schedules more tests as Canada, ranked 70, aims to bolster the squad for CONCACAF competition. Libya, No. 104, and Estonia, No. 67, are new foes for Canada.
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Andover Hall Scratched From Breeders Crown Run
Andover Hall the U S two year old trotter once a top Breeders Crown contender in Canada is out for the year after injuries from a highway escape on 401 near Milton Ontario. Trevor Ritchie called the horse a major contender and trainer Robert Stewart labeled him a star crossed horse. The horse jumped a fence after escaping a Mohawk paddock and raced beside a London couple driving to Thanksgiving dinner.
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