Shea hopes to rebound after tough Browns showing
Aaron Shea, Browns tight end, struggled in a 38-17 loss to the Lions catching four passes for 37 yards. Once a promising rookie, his production has dwindled due to shoulder and ankle injuries, though he remains optimistic and notes a shift away from H back duties to a traditional fullback role.
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Sun must win to reach playoffs against Fever
The Connecticut Sun clinched their first playoff berth with a 72-62 win over the Indiana Fever as Taj McWilliams-Franklin led with 17 points. Sun seed No. 3 in the East will face Charlotte while Detroit meets Cleveland. Nykesha Sales, Shannon Johnson, and Brooke Wyckoff added double figures.
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Sting Downed By Rockers In Playoff Bid Bid Fight
Sting fell 75 to 66 as Cleveland dominated the boards 33 to 16 and stifled Charlotte’s All-Star backcourt of Andrea Stinson and Dawn Staley. Melvin sank 9 of 14 and led Rockers in a must-win effort to clinch a playoff spot. Cleveland’s defense pressured Stinson and Staley, prompting rest-time down the stretch.
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Playoff Schedule and Western Conference Intensity
Western Conference best of three playoffs feature Los Angeles at Minnesota at 7 30 pm with Houston at Sacramento and other TBD matches. Standout players include Charistie Feaster Miles Ens Lewis Stason and Cleveland Melvin Jackson Lennox Chatone and Grinfield with notable rebounds and assists.
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Sampras retires as Open headlines amid dramatic first day
At the U S Open in New York Pete Sampras announced his retirement after a landmark career, while Kim Clijsters and Lindsay Davenport led wins as top seeds fell. Upsets included Chanda Rubin and Sebastien Grosjean, amid injuries and dramatic debuts from rising players.
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Sampras Says Farewell After Major Career Run
Pete Sampras, 32 and a new father, retires after 64 singles titles with seven Wimbledon wins, five U.S. Open titles, and two Australian Open crowns. He never won the French Open, peaked at No 1 for six years, earned a career 286 weeks atop the rankings and $43 million. He cites not retiring due to family but having nothing left to prove and recalling key moments from his era at Wimbledon and the U S Open.
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Manning Carries Colts Past Broncos In Preview Showdown
Peyton Manning threw two first half touchdowns and served as lead blocker on a 16 yard reverse as the Colts beat the Broncos 28 23 in Denver. He finished 15 of 22 for 157 yards while Jake Plummer struggled early before being replaced by Steve Beuerlein.
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