Paxson’s risky plan aims to rebuild Cavaliers
Ack Noland analyzes Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Paxson trading Wesley Person for salary cap flexibility while weighing the fate of Andre Miller Ricky Davis and Dajuan Wagner. The piece argues Paxson’s moves threaten long term success and may keep the team near 30 win seasons.
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Ostertag Donates Kidney to Sister in Baylor Transplant
Utah Jazz center Greg Ostertag donated a kidney to his younger sister Amy Hall whose kidneys failed in March. Doctors called the transplant a success and both siblings were recovering. Surgeon Robert Goldstein noted early signs of potential rejection but said Hall would stay on medicine to prevent it. Hall has had type 1 diabetes since age seven.
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Reserve's late shot lifts Storm past Miracle in Seattle
Michelle Marciniak scored with 0.7 seconds left to lift Seattle Storm to a 73-71 win over the Orlando Miracle. Lauren Jackson tied late with a Sprinter and the Storm trailed by 10 in the second half. Marciniak finished with a season high 18 points as Seattle improved to 7-7.
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Sparks Clinch Win Over Mystics Behind Dixon Heroics
In a top conference duel, Tameeka Dixon grabbed a loose ball after Coco Miller Missed a 3 point attempt and was fouled, sinking two free throws with six tenths of a second left to lift the Los Angeles Sparks to 11 1. Mwadi Mabika scored 20, Dixon 16, Leslie 13 14 rebounds and DeLisha Milton 12 as LA improved to 11 1.
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Cavaliers Sift Through Miller Trade Talk In NBA Update
Reports from Los Angeles say Baylor avoided specifics on a Miller trade with the Clippers. Cleveland seeks value, with Miller eligible to negotiate this summer and possibly become a restricted free agent.
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Gutierrez Set to Return as McDonald Competes for Job
Gutierrez appears close to activation after 15 days on the DL with a strained left groin, prompting a question of whether he returns at second or if Johnny Mac keeps a regular role. McDonald has hit .294 with three doubles, a triple, three runs, and four RBIs in 34 at bats while playing solid defense at short and second.
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Indians would dump salary to rebuild and chase big names
Cleveland faces a salary purge as it trades Thome Vizquel Burks Finley Fryman Wickman while hoping for young players to fill gaps. The new owner signals restraint on pay, contrasting history of high energy, economical moves with fans demanding big-bet investments to keep the franchise competitive. Chris Assenheimer covers the Indians.
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Indians shift strategy as Colon leaves, eyes future build
Cleveland executives say the team failed to meet division level, trading Colon who becomes a free agent next season. Pitchers Sabathia Baez Drese are kept, while Thome Vizquel lack trade clauses but aim to stay. Replacements Gutierrez Lawton Esobar Riggan and Anderson join as the Tribe pivots to a high energy offense amid injuries and mixed results.
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