New York's El Duque Out Until All-Star Break
Yankees right hander Orlando Hernandez received a cortisone shot for his injured left foot on Monday and will likely be sidelined until at least the All-Star break. The foot will be immobilized for a week while the team monitors his response before deciding on possible surgery. Hernandez, 0-5 with a 5.14 ERA in nine starts, was placed on the 15-day DL Friday.
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Killer Whale Becomes Canucks First Mascot
The Vancouver Canucks choose a purple orca as their first mascot, replacing a lumberjack figure. The killer whale mascot blows smoke from its head and can skate, though team president Brian Burke notes he is not a great skater.
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Thief borrows Porsche of Cubs reliever
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jason Bere drove his new silver Porsche 996 convertible Carrera to Milwaukee and left it with hotel valet. A man asked for the Porsche from the valet and took the car, then returned it about an hour later. No injuries were reported.
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Bonds tallies 30th homer quickest in history
Barry Bonds hit his 30th home run in 57 games, the fastest 30 in major league history. The milestone came on a shot to center off Bobby Jones, marking his 524th career homer as the season reached its early pace.
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Chmura Retires From NFL After Packers Open Offer Silence
Mark Chmura, former Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl tight end, retires from professional football four months after being acquitted in a sexual assault case. His lawyer Gerald Boyle said Chmura wished to play only for the Packers, but they did not extend an offer.
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Rice Poised for Raiders Move After 49ers Release
Jerry Rice, holder of major NFL receiving records, was released by the San Francisco 49ers and was expected to sign with the Oakland Raiders. 49ers vice president Bill Walsh spoke at Rice’s charity golf event. Rice said he was still deciding between the Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks.
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Devils tighten grip with win in finals Game 5
In Denver, Ray Bourque wears a suit as the Devils take a 3-2 series lead by beating the Avalanche 4-1 in Game 5. Bourque, 40, sparked early life with a key block before Colorado tied, then New Jersey pulled away to threaten a turnaround back at Meadowlands.
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Armstrong names boxing rivals daughters in pre fight notes
Indianapolis mother Nicolyn Armstrong discusses Laila Ali and Jacqui Frazier-Lyde ahead of Ali-Frazier IV at Turning Stone. She critiques weight demands, recalls her two losses, and praises Frazier-Lyde while questioning Ali’s stance and public image. Armstrong predicts a Jacqui win.
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Orange stars lead U S under 18 team to world title in France
A Syracuse flavored U S under 18 basketball squad, featuring Billy Edelin, Craig Forth, and Carmelo Anthony, won the World Amateur Basketball Championships in Douai, France by defeating Canada 102 99. Anthony earned MVP honors while Edelin and Forth complemented with strong inside and outside play. The undefeated U S squad beat France Croatia Lithuania and Argentina en route to the final, returning home today.
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