Knicks trade talks with Ewing collapse in mega deal
New York Knicks eyed a four team plan to swap Patrick Ewing for Glen Rice and Vin Baker with Los Angeles Seattle and Detroit. Pistons reportedly backed out over contracts or Laettner talks. The deal disintegrated leaving Ewing in a Knicks uniform as NBA moves on in a summer of big trades.
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Liberty reach WNBA Finals with 81-67 win over Rockers
New York Liberty beat Cleveland Rockers 81-67 to advance to the finals against Houston. Tamika Whitmore scored 19 points as Tari Phillips and Crystal Robinson sparked a 30-2 run. Cleveland veteran Suzie McConnell Serio retires after this season, finishing with 13 points in her final game.
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Vancouver finds it's better late than never at World Series
Vancouver Washington Little Leaguers earned a 5-0 win over Bellaire Texas in their World Series opener behind Jay Ponciano two hit pitching and Dustin Carl’s two run homer. manager Tom Peavey noted the team’s push to put Vancouver on the map as the Western Region champions. Tokyo rallied to beat Toronto 9-8 while Maracaibo blanked Dhahran 3-0.
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Packers lose to Dolphins in lukewarm preseason effort
Green Bay falls 17 to 14 as offense stalls and defense yields big plays. Brett Favre sidelined by tendinitis, expected to return soon. No new injuries. Hasselbeck starts, Goodman shines in second half. Freeman criticizes the lack of offensive rhythm.
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Raiders add former Chief Rison to roster amid camp notes
Former NFL wideout booter Tim Rison joins the Raiders as training camp notes highlight his 21 catches and no touchdowns last season, ongoing legal issues, and a 11 NFL seasons career total of 702 receptions for 9,599 yards and 76 touchdowns.
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Dolphins RB J J Johnson Faces Four-Game Suspension
Miami Dolphins running back J J Johnson could miss the first four regular season games after a violation of the NFLs steroid policy. An appeal decision is expected before the season opener on September 3. Johnson, 26, started four games last season with 558 rushing yards on 164 carries and four touchdowns.
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Steelers trim roster as Cowher makes cuts down to 70
Coach Cowher pushed roster reductions after preseason losses with Graham excelling at quarterback over Stewart. Steeler cuts include Farris Conrad, a spinal injury threat, and several role players while Hank Fraley shines in camp. Will Blackwell placed on physically unable to perform list and four more moves needed to reach 65-man limit.
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