Milwaukee Mile to skip major races in 2010
The Wisconsin State Fair Park board announced the Milwaukee Mile will not host major racing events in 2010 after negotiations with four promoters failed. The track will host car clubs and driving schools while seeking a promoter for 2011.
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Halladay and Lee traded in four-team deal
Cy Young winners Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee swapped teams in a four-team trade. Halladay signed a 60 million three year extension with Philadelphia, while Toronto sent Halladay plus six million to the Phillies for three minor leaguers. Seattle received Lee for three prospects. Toronto also sent Michael Taylor to Oakland for Brett Wallace.
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NBA Games At A Glance Tuesday Through Friday Schedule
AP roundup lists results from Tuesdays games including Charlotte over New York 94 87 Cleveland over New Jersey 99 89 and Miami over Toronto 115 95. Lakers beat Chicago 96 87. Houston tops Detroit 107 96. Phoenix defeats San Antonio 116 104. Portland over Sacramento 95 88. Wednesday features Cleveland 108 101 over Philadelphia and Atlanta 110 97 over Memphis. Indiana 101 Charlotte 98 and Orlando 118 over Toronto 99. Lakers 107 106 in OT over Milwaukee. Clippers 120 95 over Minnesota. Dallas 100 86 at Oklahoma City. New Orleans 95 over Detroit 87. Denver 111 101 over Houston. Thursday slate includes Orlando at Miami and New York at Chicago. Phoenix at Portland. Friday schedule shows New Jersey at Toronto and Utah at Atlanta among others with multiple 6 p.m. starts.
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Cavaliers Top Sixers 108 101 as Halladay Watches
LeBron James scored 36 points in a clutch fourth quarter to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Philadelphia 76ers 108 101. Mo Williams added 12 points in the final period while Andre Iguodala led Philadelphia with 26 points as the Sixers drop to 13 14.
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College hoops and NBA games on ESPN networks schedule
TV schedule lists men’s college basketball games Wright State at Mississippi State Arkansas Little Rock at South Alabama and Oklahoma State at Stanford on ESPN2 and FSN plus NBA Dallas at Oklahoma City and Washington at Sacramento on ESPN.
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Senators urge Obama for posthumous Johnson pardon
Sen John McCain and Rep Peter King urge President Obama to pardon Jack Johnson posthumously. They criticize Justice Department pardon attorney Ronald Rodgers who said pardons are not issued for the dead. Johnson, from Galveston Texas, was the first African American heavyweight champion.
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Butch Jones to coach Cincinnati on five year deal
A person familiar with talks says Central Michigan coach Butch Jones has agreed to a five year contract to lead Cincinnati. Jones succeeds Brian Kelly, who left Central Michigan for Notre Dame, after guiding CMU to two MAC titles in three seasons.
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NHL Scoreboard and Aqueduct News
NHL results show St Louis Calgary Edmonton Washington Dallas Montreal NY Islanders NY Rangers Carolina Florida NY Rangers at NY Islanders and other evening games. Horse racing at Arcadia announces Zenyatta opening day honor on Dec 26 with ceremony and retirement to Kentucky. College and pro notes include coaching changes and players’ drafts.
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Major League Baseball and NFL Team Moves Reported
MLB and NFL transaction roundup with signings and trades across several teams. Notable deals include John Lackey and Hideki Matsui accorded multi year terms, Roy Halladay moved in two trades, and numerous minor league promotions and coaching appointments across the Rays and other clubs.
Tiger Woods Dominates Golf Yet Faces Personal Turbulence
The piece recalls Tiger Woods rise as golf’s dominant figure with record wins and global fame, including a historic billion-dollar earnings milestone and a dramatic 2008 U S Open moment. It notes his indefinite hiatus for image and marriage repair, while acknowledging the lasting impact of his on course greatness.
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Local Holiday Basketball and Wrestling Schedule
Friday December 18 at 5 30 p.m. NMMI plays Loving and Lake Arthur meets Melrose while Dexter Hagerman Roswell Lovington host girls games at 4 p.m. and 4 30 p.m. On Saturday December 19 Hagerman faces Tatum and Dexter meets Loving at 2 30 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. Roswell faces Las Cruces. Wrestling features the 9 Rio Hondo Tournament at Roswell High School.
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Yucca Recreation Center Hosts Vacation Fun Program
The Yucca Recreation Center at 500 S Richardson Ave announces a year end vacation program from December 24 and December 28 to 31, 8 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Children may attend half day at half price. Events include a New Year’s Eve party basketball camp track and field ceramics and more. Contact 624 6719 for information.
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Roswell Club Opens Youth Basketball Registration
The Roswell Boys & Girls Club will accept registrations for its youth basketball league until December 28. The season begins January 5. Sign up at 201 S Garden Ave on weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Yucca Recreation Center Offers Holiday Aerobics Classes
Yucca Recreation Center opens registration for holiday aerobic sessions led by Eva Watley and Pearl House. Schedule runs Monday to Wednesday at 5 30 pm and 6 30 pm Thursday and Friday at 6 30 pm First class is free. Contact 6246719 for details. Roswell men's church basketball league seeks church entrants and player registrations. Deadline December 28. Dr Daniel Smith 6226800 or drd smith20 hotmail com for info.
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