Indians aim for World Series as Cordero adds spark
Indians catcher Sandy Alomar pushes a win-now mindset for World Series glory. He lauds Robbie Alomar and free agent Wil Cordero as making the team stronger while noting Cordero’s past mistake and his fit with Cleveland. Spring drills emphasize improved preparation and veteran leadership ahead of an exhibition with the Braves.
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Wohlers Seeks Braves Closers Role Amid Ligtenberg Sidelined
Mark Wohlers eyes the Braves closer job as Kerry Ligtenberg opts for season ending elbow ligament surgery. Ligtenberg, who saved 30 of 34 last year, will miss the season after a partial MCL tear diagnosis on March 12.
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Hawks rally past Pacers in late finish for fifth straight win
Atlanta won 83-82 at Market Square Arena as Anthony Johnson in his first start scored 17 points and Grant Long iced it with two free throws with 3.4 seconds left. Dikembe Mutombo had 14 points and 17 rebounds while Reggie Miller added 17 for Indiana. Gary Payton and Detlef Schrempf each scored 20 as Seattle beat Dallas.
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McDyess and Billups lead Nuggets to end skid with big night
Antonio McDyess scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds while Chauncey Billups hit a season high of 24 as Denver snapped a four game losing streak.
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Grizzlies Edge Vancouver Behind Late Run
Shaquille O Neal delivered 2 percent points for the Grizzlies while Glen Rice scored 12 of his 24 in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles pulled away from Vancouver to secure the victory.
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Whos Cars Face Raptors At Gund Arena
Ohio sports briefs note a 7 30 pm game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors at Gund Arena with TV radio coverage listed on WTAM AM 1100 and other stations.
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Lakers Hold Off Clippers and Nuggets Win On Road
LA Clippers lost 116 to 100 at Denver as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal paced the Lakers 116 100 win over Denver. Vancouver tops LA Lakers 98 116 in a late night result with heavy scoring by Abdur-Rahim and Masse nburg. Seattle beats Dallas 108 101 as Payton leads double figures. Hawks edge Pacers 83 82 on late defense led by Mutombo and Johnson.
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Gretzky Passes Howe With Game Winning Goal
Wayne Gretzky scored the 1072nd goal of his career to lift the New York Rangers 3-1 over the Islanders. The milestone goal, late in the third period, moved the Rangers within five points of Boston for a playoff berth as eight games remain. Mariusz Czerkawski scored for the Islanders who dropped their fourth straight. Garth Snow stopped 22 shots for the win while Peter Schaefer added the lone Rangers goal.
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Pearson overcomes odds to chase NFL dream with Browns
Former Ohio State star Pearson recalls a breakout 1996 season with 1,484 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. He explains reduced carries as a senior cost him a draft chance, then details his comeback with the Browns and goal to earn a spot on an expansion team.
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