Douglas shines as Sun top Rockers in Connecticut rivalry
Katie Douglas scored 23 points including 16 in the second half to lead the Connecticut Sun over the Cleveland Rockers 64 57 at Mohegan Sun. Chasity Melvin added 17 points 10 rebounds for Cleveland while Nykesha Sales posted 15 for Connecticut. The Rockers remain 6 7 and miss All Star representation.
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Cleveland Rockers, Lync Face All-Star Selection Shift
Cleveland misses Chasity Melvin as one of six reserves named by East coaches for the All-Star Game. The five year history marks absence for Cleveland. All-Star game set for July 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York and to be aired by ABC.
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Fever ride Catchings Williams pace to win over Mercury
Indiana's Tamika Catchings and Natalie Williams fueled a 79-68 win over Phoenix at Conseco Fieldhouse. Catchings scored 26 with two late threes and 10 in the final 2:36, while Williams added 23 points, 16 in the first half. Adrian Williams led Phoenix with 18 points and Tamicha Jackson had 16. Stephanie White chipped in 13 for Indiana as the Fever extended their home win streak to 11 games.
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Cleveland Beats Connecticut In Sloppy Scoring Battle
Cleveland 64 Connecticut 57 as both teams mix turnovers and uneven shooting. Key players include Lennox with 10 rebounds for Cleveland and Palmer contributing for Connecticut. total fouls and free-throw details are irregular in the report.
No deal yet with LeBron Cavaliers near signing
Cleveland GM Jim Paxson reported talks with LeBron James agent Aaron Goodwin were close and expected to finish quickly before the holiday weekend. Coach Paul Silas adds Stephen Silas and Mark Osowski as assistants, both bringing NBA experience to the Cavaliers.
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Vancouver lands 2010 Winter Olympics bid in photo finish
IOC awards the 21st Winter Games to Vancouver by a narrow 56-53 vote over Pyeongchang after Salzburg's ballots shift. The decision ends European dominance and leaves New York’s 2012 Summer bid in question. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien hails a successful outcome for Canada.
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Indians keep Winter Haven as spring training home
The Indians exercised a five year option to return to Chain of Lakes Park through 2008, ending a broad search for a new site. Winter Haven officials pushed for a larger facility, but the team and city remain in discussions about long term arrangements.
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Indians face rotation questions as Rodriguez shows strain
After a rough stretch, starter Grady Rodriguez contends he can return near full strength by Sunday despite a lingering right triceps strain and a 0-4 run with an 11.15 ERA in his last four starts. Buffalo callups and rotation shuffles loom as Cliff Lee, Jake Westbrook, Brian Tallet, and Jeremy Guthrie options are weighed.
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Alomar Joins White Sox to Boost Playoff Push
PLUTO discusses the White Sox acquiring Roberto Alomar to help advance past the Twins toward the playoffs. The piece notes Alomar’s prior influence on teams, his contentious tenure with New York, and how his addition could complement Bartolo Colon, who has underperformed in during June. Pluto quotes on-field impact and personal temperament.
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White Sox swing moves to chase title with two big deals
Chicago GM Kenny Williams completed two blockbuster trades in under 12 hours, adding Roberto Alomar and Carl Everett to a club climbing from near the fringe to a serious AL Central contender. Alomar and Everett spoke of a commitment to winning as the team eyes the postseason.
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