Griffey on schedule as Reds begin spring timing
Reds notes from Sarasota show Griffey Jr. testing his hamstring with three 90 foot sprints, reporting good stride and even foot contact despite flu. Trainers praised his focus and early progress. Other items include Josh Hancock’s car-tow tale, Coffey’s Dayton memories, Madison Wilson’s birth, Kent Mercker’s “Village Idiot” quip, and Reds IDEA award wins for the scoreboard team.
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Baseball warned of steroid abuse a decade ago
FBI agent told Daily News that MLB was warned about steroid use by Canseco and others nearly ten years earlier, but executives did not act. The report notes MLB and the union lacked testing or discipline until 2002, and cites widespread steroid use per the agent.
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Expos become Nationals as camp opens in Florida
The Washington Nationals begin spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida, marking the Expos relocation. Players report with relief and optimism, noting a fresh start, a home, and expectations of improved play under manager Frank Robinson. Key newcomers include Vinny Castilla and Cristian Guzman, while several stars such as Brad Wilkerson Nick Johnson and Jose Vidro report early and pledge to compete.
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Boston Marathon raises prize purse to 575000
The Boston Marathon will pay 100000 to each of the men and women winners, up 20000, with bonuses possible for American or world records. Wheelchair winners gain 5000 to 15000 total purse. Defending champs Catherine Ndereba and Timothy Cherigat return, with U S Olympian Alan Culpepper also set to compete.
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Tickets.com Sold to Major League Baseball Affiliate
Costa Mesa based Tickets.com, an online ticket seller, agreed to be acquired by a Major League Baseball owned Internet company. Directors appointed a committee to review the merger plan and approval process. Tickets.com earns about a quarter of its 70 million dollar annual revenue from baseball tickets with the rest from concerts and other events. The offer values each outstanding share at 1.10.
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New field planned for Colts in Indianapolis
The Capital Improvement Board approved 800000 dollars for a new synthetic turf field for the Indianapolis Colts and 900000 dollars for a hard cover to protect the surface during non football events at the RCA Dome. The eight year old AstroTurf was rated the worst surface by NFL players in a survey of 1514.
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Casey returns to PGA Tour after counseling
English golfer Paul Casey, living in Arizona, returns to the PGA Tour this week after seeking counseling over controversial comments about Americans. He told The Sunday Times he learned to hate Americans during the Ryder Cup and said U.S. fans are bloody annoying, but he will explain his remarks rather than apologize.
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Armstrong to ride Paris Nice race in March
Lance Armstrong will ride in the Paris Nice event March 6 to 13 as part of his shift to the Discovery Channel team. He faces Vinokourov and Jorg Jaksche with a focus on spring classics and potential participation in the Giro d Italia or Vuelta if the Tour de France is not pursued.
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Nagano lights Olympic flame in Athens rain storm
Female athletes with mental disabilities dressed as ancient priestesses lit the flame for the Nagano 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games. The ceremony occurred in a tent near Zappeion Hall in Athens due to rain and wind, with Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyanni praising the event as a symbol of hope. The flame would depart that night for Japan, where Nagano will host the February 26 to March 5 games welcoming thousands of mentally disabled athletes.
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Clijsters Wins Comeback Match in Antwerp
Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters defeated Jelena Kostanic Croatia 6 2 6 3 in the Diamond Games, her first match in four months. She said the left wrist injury that sidelined her in 2004 did not bother her, and she praised her backhands while optimistic for her hometown title defense.
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WNBA appoints new president Donna Orender
WNBA selects Donna Orender a former NEW YORK PGA TOUR executive to succeed Val Ackerman as president Ackerman who is resigning was the league's only president Stern moved quickly to finalize the replacement Orender a senior vice president with the tour will take the post in April ahead of the season opener
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