Webber Hesitates On Kings Return In Moratorium Buzz
NBA free agent drama centers on Chris Webber weighing a seven year Kings deal as a moratorium nears end. His new agent Fallasha Erwin says Webber is undecided, with Pistons Raf offering six years 95.7 million and other teams a mix of interest and limited options.
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Cavaliers Eye Return For Anderson In Free Agency
Cavaliers explore re signing former guard Derek Anderson as NBA free agency opens. Spurs offer five year 38 million. Anderson seeks six years. Cavs weigh sign and trade to land Anderson or Lamond Murray as roster moves loom. Walker and Traylor also connected as teams eye signings. Cavs schedule hints include home vs Boston and road trips to Detroit Toronto and New Jersey.
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Ilgauskas Faces Uncertain Return With Cavs Planning Move
Zydrunas Ilgauskas remains hopeful about a return to basketball after multiple foot procedures. He played charity golf, trained slowly, and believes he could rejoin teammates for training camp, though Cavs owner Gordon Gund says the team will move ahead with Diop as a future center.
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Indians Clash With Astros Highlights and Rules Shakeup
Cleveland and Houston traded tense moments as MLBs new zero tolerance on beanball aroused controversy. Bartolo Colon dominated for Houston while Jolbert Cabrera and Roberto Alomar sparked the Tribe with power and patience. Jeff Bagwell whiffed on a 101 mph fastball as Cleveland pounded Reynolds for eight runs in five innings.
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Twins Reach Near Final Deal With Mauer On Signing Bonus
Baseball notes report Twins and top draft pick Joe Mauer near agreement on most terms of a contract including a signing bonus just over 5 million dollars. A news conference was scheduled and sources said terms would be finalized within 24 hours.
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Rocker loses closer role after latestadverse outing
The Associated Press reports John Rocker was removed from the closer role after a rough appearance that saw him allow four earned runs in a 10-8 loss. Manager Charlie Manuel aims to ease Rocker back with limited game-time pressure while Rocker navigates a stressful period post trade. Chuck Finley sought medical advice after repeated DL stints and arm numbness concerns, mentioning similar pain in a minor league game.
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Coughlin Reflects On Indians Relief Role Reversals
Dan Coughlin notes a rough night as Dave Burba relieved Rocker in the eighth, a starter closing, a throwback to the 1950s. He criticizes Rocker and calls for him sent to the minors, with Charlie Manuel moving the closer role.
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