Capers to Lead Expansion Texans in Six Year Deal
Former Carolina Panthers coach Dom Capers agreed in principle to direct the Houston Texans. Owner Bob McNair said Capers accepted a six year contract and would oversee the franchise from scratch, marking his second NFL head coaching job after Carolina.
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Williams improves as doctors remove heart pump
Ted Williams, 82, recovering after a nine hour operation to repair failing heart valves. Doctors removed the pump aiding his heart function and reduced medications as Williams shows progress. He remains on a ventilator with three IV lines and is heavily sedated.
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Jeter and Yankees Near Long Term Contract Deal
The New York Yankees and Derek Jeter are close to a nine or ten year pact. Negotiations have been ongoing for weeks with progress cited by a source familiar with the talks. Final terms are expected to be settled next week with a landmark Yankees deal.
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Giants' Fox to interview for Bills' coaching job
Giants defensive coordinator John Fox will interview with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching opening after the Super Bowl. Fox has been with the Giants since 1997 under coach Jim Fassel and recently earned permission to meet with Buffalo, reuniting with GM Tom Donahoe from their Steelers days about a decade ago.
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Lakers rally for tie with top ranked RIT
Oswego State ninth ranked men’s hockey team tied No 1 RIT 3 3 after Chris DiCarlo scored with six minutes left in the third period. The comeback halted RIT’s 15 game win streak in a dramatic finish.
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Corrales Edges Back to Make 130 Weight for Mayweather Fight
Diego Corrales defends his title against Floyd Mayweather Jr after nearly missing the 130 pound limit. Corrales returned 90 minutes later to hit the weigh in and will headline Mayweather’s WBC super featherweight title bout, a likely final stay in the division.
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Crunch, Bears tangle in wild brawl and win for Crunch
Syracuse Crunch edge Hershey Bears 3 2 to snap a five game skid in front of 6013 at the War Memorial. Jeff Williams scored twice on the power play as a second period melee erupted with 84 penalties between the teams. Coach Gary Agnew denied directing the player brawls while Hershey coach Mike Foligno called the actions reckless. The teams meet again in Hershey on Sunday.
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Faxon Extends Lead at Sony Open With 64 in Round Two
Brad Paton’s final 4-wood shot found a bunker but rolled to 6 feet, yielding Faxon an eagle and a 6-under 64 to sit 12-under and five strokes ahead heading into the weekend. Eis and others, including Lehman and Furyk, chase in a crowded leaderboard at Waialae Country Club.
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Wells happy with White Sox trade boosts Indians matchups
Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher David Wells from Toronto along with Matt DeWitt in a deal that strengthens their AL Central outlook. Wells cited personal hardship from Cleveland fans and emphasized a desire to win, noting the unbalanced schedule will pit him against the Indians 19 times next season.
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Williams sisters on collision course at Australian Open
In Melbourne Venus and Serena Williams reached the round of 16 as heat and wind challenged matches on adjacent courts. Venus beat Denisa Chladnova 6-4 6-1 with seven-game runs, while Serena defeated Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-1 6-4, setting up a possible semifinal between the sisters if Hingis can stop them.
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