Joe Maddon era reshapes Rays rise to postseason glory
Joe Maddon transformed the Tampa Bay Rays from a decade of futility to their first winning season in 2008 and a World Series appearance. The team, with one of baseballs youngest rotations and a low payroll, driven by players like Evan Longoria and B J Upton, has posted strong recent years while Friedman praises Maddons people skills and organizational vision guiding short and long term success.
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Rockies aim for surprise comeback in 2012 season
Rockies veterans and youth mix as spring camp opens with Jamie Moyer and Esmil Rogers in competition for spots. Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton stress focus on daily tasks as Arenado could speed to the majors, while team hopes to recapture late 2000s form and win streaks.
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TCU players amid drug allegations surface after team drug test
Police allege Brock, Horn, Johnson and Yendrey were involved in marijuana dealings around a February drug test at Texas Christian University. The players faced campus removal and potential charges, while coach Patterson called for accountability and emphasized student welfare.
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NBA Standings and Scores Across Eastern Conference
National Basketball Association at a glance with standings for the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division and results from Tuesday through Thursday. Notable games include Miami over Indiana 105 90 and San Antonio 113 106 Toronto, plus Memphis 105 New Jersey 100 and Dallas 102 Denver 84.
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Pecos Valley Stampede Set With Multiple Races
The 31st Pecos Valley Stampede runs Feb 25 featuring a half marathon 10K and 2 mile options. Early reg by Feb 20 costs 20 dollars, late reg 25 dollars. Packet pickup Feb 24 4 6 p.m. or race day 7 8 15 a.m. at the Roswell Recreation Department.
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TV SportsWar TcH Schedule Subject to Change
Schedule subject to change or blackout with golf and college basketball games. Feb 16 includes PGA events in New Delhi and Thailand with first rounds, plus Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles. College basketball features Wisconsin at Michigan State and Virginia Tech at Florida, plus Western Virginia at Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt at Mississippi. NBA in TNT doubleheader Boston at Chicago and L A Clippers at Portland.
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Friday NBA Matchups Include Raptors Host, Lakers Visit Phoenix
A slate of Friday games features Charlotte at Toronto at 5 p.m. and Milwaukee at Orlando at 5 p.m. Other 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. contests include Miami at Cleveland Sacramento at Detroit Minnesota at Houston Golden State at Oklahoma City Denver at Memphis New Orleans at New York Dallas at Philadelphia Washington at Utah and Phoenix at the L A Lakers.
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MLB and NBA moves roll through midweek sports slate
In baseball, Casilla inks a one year Twins deal, Maddon gets a three year Rays extension through 2015, Reds assign Fisher to Louisville, Brewers shuffle coaching staff, and Huntsville coaches reshaped. In basketball, Eisley fined, Jones signs a 10 day with New Orleans, and Drea signings in Atlanta and Washington. NFL and NHL notes include Haynesworth release, Hurricanes recall Samson, Wild recalls Almond and Taffe, and a roster reshuffle in Carolina. Lacrosse suspensions hit Rochester area. Shenandoah names Hylton women’s soccer assistant.
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