Billings leaves Buckeyes men's basketball team
Ricard o Billings a junior guard who started eight games last season before becoming a reserve has left the Ohio State men's basketball team. Coach Thad Matta announced Billings departure Monday. The 6 foot 3 Detroit native did not rejoin the Buckeyes after the squad returned to practice Sunday. He wants to transfer, the university said, with Billings in his third year and his second as an eligible player. He sat out the 2002 03 season while concentrating on academics.
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Yankees Red Sox Angels Must Pay Luxury Tax
New York Yankees Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels face baseball luxury tax as final figures from the commissioner's office show the Yankees owing 25 million plus, Boston 3.16 million and Anaheim 0.93 million after exceeding payroll thresholds. The 2003 first year of the tax taxed the Yankees at 30 percent for overage.
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Moises Alou to join dad Felipe in San Francisco
The San Francisco Giants finalized a two year contract with Moises Alou worth 13.25 million dollars. The deal includes a player option for 2006 and reunites Moises with his father manager Felipe Alou after a physical clearance.
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Raptors place Mourning on injured list
The Toronto Raptors placed center Alonzo Mourning on the injured list and signed center Rafael Araujo to the active roster. Mourning, 34, was acquired from New Jersey in a Carter trade but has not reported to the team and may never play for Toronto as he heals injuries in Florida. The Raptors likely will buy out his contract.
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Ginn a Punt Return Threat for No 24 Ohio State
Ohio State star Ted Ginn Jr leads a dangerous return game as Oklahoma State gear s up to contain him in a matchup with No 24 Ohio State. Coach Bill Clay notes plans to punt out of bounds and deploy wrinkles. Ginn tied a Big Ten season mark with four punt return TDs and averages 26.9 yards per return, while teammate Santonio Holmes adds depth.
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UConn Dominates Toledo in Motor City Bowl Comeback
Dan Orlovsky threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns as UConn routed Toledo 39-10 in Detroit to claim their first bowl appearance since becoming a full Division I-A program. The Huskies led 17-0 early behind Larry Taylor’s 68-yard punt return and a strong defense. Orlovsky named bowl MVP, while Toledo struggled with injuries and turnovers.
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Monroe Buckeyes Win First Since 2002 in Tight Clash
Tyler Osterman led Monroe with a season high effort as the Mohawks beat Madison to snap a losing streak. Jake Hall and Mike Clark each scored 15, with Nathanael Harney adding 10. Little Miami defeated Ridgeville Christian 64 52 to reach Cook Classic final. Madison and Ridgeville play consolation.
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Desperate Rams Top Eagles 20 7 in NFC Playoff Chase
Rams surge behind rookie Steven Jackson rushing for 148 yards and a touchdown as St. Louis defeats Philadelphia 20-7. Bulger returns, Jackson injures knee late, Eagles held to 155 yards with McNabb limited. Jets playoff hopes rise for Rams with finale looming.
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NFL's White Remembered Before Rams-Eagles Game
NFL great Reggie White was honored with a video tribute before the Eagles Rams game on Monday night, one day after his death. Fans observed a moment of silence as a sign reading We Love You 92 circulated. a preliminary autopsy cited respiratory disease with other health problems as a possible cause. White retired in 2000 as the league sacks leader with 198, a mark later surpassed by Bruce Smith.
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Palmer eyes return as Bengals prep for Eagles finale
Carson Palmer aims to start the season finale at Philadelphia after two knee injuries. He weighs backup Jon Kitna's guidance as injuries reshape Cincinnati's lineup with Chris Perry's abdomen surgery and several defenders questionable or injured while the Eagles clinch home field.
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