Bears release Terrell as NFL teams trim payroll
Chicago cut eighth pick David Terrell joining Browns safety Robert Griffith and several Falcons veterans in the early wave of free agency. Terrell, who had 699 receiving yards last season, was replaced after the Bears signed Muhsin Muhammad. Other moves include Rod ney Peete released by Carolina and Lions re signing Dominic Raiola. Weston, Fla. resident Carl Taseff dies at 76 after pneumonia.
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NFL
Terrell
Cleveland
Robert Griffith
Roman Phifer
New England
Atlanta
Carolina
Rodney Peete
Detroit Lions
Dominic Raiola
Bears
Muhsin Muhammad
Panthers
David
Chicago
Jerry Angelo
Travis Hall
Ed Jasper
Cory Hall
Jasper
Falcons
Cincinnati
Phifer
Rams
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Griffith
Browns
Minnesota
Bengals seek wide receiver help as free agency nears
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis discussed filling needs at wide receiver after injuries and free-agent status shook the depth chart. With Houshmandzadeh and Warrick uncertain, Cincinnati may pursue a signing or drafting option at 17th overall while evaluating vets like Braham as potential contributors to Palmer’s development. Larry Moore remains the lone other center option behind expressed need for options.
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Cincinnati
Houshmandzadeh
Peter Warrick
Bengals
Lewis
T.J
Peter
Braham
Palmer
Richie
Larry Moore
Half of Division I schools may lose scholarships
NCAA preliminary report shows about 410 of 5,720 teams at 328 Division I schools risk one year of penalties for subpar academic performance. Football, baseball and men s basketball lead below 0.925 GPA outline, with programs like Fresno State and Baylor cited. Corrections and waivers planned, results expected April and December allocations.
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Indianapolis
NCAA
Myles Brand
Fresno State
Baylor
NCAA to penalize teams over APR based on graduation rate
The NCAA reports 7.2 percent of 5 720 Division I teams risk dropping below the APR 925 cutoff, equating to roughly 50 percent graduation rate. The AP notes higher averages for football and basketball with anticipated postseason bans for repeated academic underperformance by fall 2008.
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NCAA
McDonald Leads Falcons with Oncourt and Classroom Resolve
McDonald, a dual-sport leader, uses quarterback instincts to guide the Falcons on the court and in class. He emphasizes ball distribution to Murphy, McWeeney, and Bidwell, while reflecting on playoff runs and clutch defense.
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Kreke
Falcons
McDonald
Joe
Murphy
Mike
McWeeney
Marty
Bidwell
NHL Owners and Players Regroup in Labor Dispute
NHL owners meet in New York while locked out players convene in Toronto to discuss the canceled season and future plans. Chelios and Smolinski hint at joining rival leagues, with tensions rising as talks falter over a salary cap and a disputed leadership role within the players union.
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Toronto
National Hockey League
Chris Chelios
Detroit Red Wings
World Hockey Association
Bryan Smolinski
Ottawa Senators
Gary Bettman
Pitt Top 25 Faceoff Beats Boston College by 22
No. 24 Pittsburgh snapped a three-game skid with a 72-50 win over No. 5 Boston College, aided by John DeGroat with eight points and six rebounds in the second half. Pitt remains in NCAA contention and eyeing a possible bye in the Big East tournament as BC slips toward a conference title decision.
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Panthers
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Eagles
Jared Dudley
Notre Dame
Carl Krauser
Rutgers
Connecticut
Georgetown
Syracuse
Oklahoma
Texas
Lawrence McKenzie
Longhorns
David Godbold
Sooners
Kansas
Daniel Gibson
Gonzaga
N. Colorado
Ronny Turias
Northern Colorado
McCarthey Athletic Center
Oklahoma State
Turiaf
Duncan's game winner lifts Spurs over Cavaliers in Cleveland
Tim Duncan overcame a 0-for-7 start to drill a 19 foot jumper at the horn, giving the San Antonio Spurs a 94 92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Parker had 19 points and 8 rebounds as Duncan finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James had 20 points for Cleveland as they dropped their third straight.
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Duncan
San Antonio Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers
Tony Parker
Parker
Cavs
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Tim
Spurs
Cleveland
Brent
Knicks
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