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Heat beat Knicks to lead series 3-0
Thu,3 May 2012 07:20 PM PDT
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - LeBron James awoke from a third-quarter slumber with a vengeance to lead the visiting Miami Heat to an 87-70 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday and a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.
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Yankees closer Rivera injures knee during practice
Thu,3 May 2012 07:09 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The New York Yankees suffered a major scare on Thursday when closer Mariano Rivera strained his right knee while fielding fly balls during batting practice before their game in Kansas City against the Royals. Rivera, who holds Major League Baseball's career saves record with 608, suffered the injury while running back in deep center field to chase down a ball hit by Jayson Nix. The 42-year-old's right knee buckled as he approached the warning track and he collapsed to the ground near the fence, clutching his knee in pain while grimacing. ...
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Police seek second charge against ex-football star Deion Sanders
Thu,3 May 2012 07:02 PM PDT
Reuters -  MCKINNEY, Texas (Reuters) - Police sought a second charge against former football star Deion Sanders on Thursday stemming from an altercation with his estranged wife and her friend at the couple's home in a Dallas suburb last month. Police officials in Prosper, Texas, said they had asked the Collin County District Attorney's office to consider filing a charge of misdemeanor criminal mischief against the 44-year-old Hall of Famer. Sanders had previously been charged with simple assault in connection with the April 23 incident. ...
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Junior Seau's family considering having his brain studied: pastor
Thu,3 May 2012 06:41 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The pastor to football great Junior Seau's family said they are "considering" having his brain studied for evidence of football-related injuries, a day after the retired linebacker killed himself at his California beachfront home. Pastor Shawn Mitchell made his comments to Reuters in a telephone interview after meeting with the family. (Reporting By Joseph Schuman, Writing by Alex Dobuzinskis; Editing by Cynthia Johnston) Full Story | Top |
NFL star Seau's family considers brain study
Thu,3 May 2012 07:59 PM PDT
Reuters -  OCEANSIDE, California (Reuters) - Football great Junior Seau's family is considering having his brain studied for evidence of football-related injuries after the retired linebacker killed himself at his California beach front home, the family's pastor said on Thursday. Seau, a 12-time Pro Bowl (all-star game) selection who played for 20 years in the National Football League, was found unconscious at his home by his girlfriend on Wednesday with a gunshot wound to the chest and a revolver nearby, police said. ...
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Coroner says awaits permission for study of Seau's brain
Thu,3 May 2012 05:59 PM PDT
Reuters - OCEANSIDE, California (Reuters) - An autopsy showed on Thursday that football great Junior Seau shot himself to death, and the coroner was awaiting family permission for outside researchers to examine the brain of the former San Diego Chargers linebacker for any damage from repeated head injuries. "At this time, the Medical Examiner's Office is awaiting the family's decision regarding study of the brain for repetitive injury by researchers outside of the office," the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship scores
Thu,3 May 2012 05:39 PM PDT
Reuters - May 4 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship at the par-72 course on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina 65 Ryan Moore (U.S.) 65 Stewart Cink (U.S.) 65 Webb Simpson (U.S.) 65 66 Rickie Fowler (U.S.) 66 John Senden (Australia) 66 D.A. Points (U.S.) 66 Brian Davis (Britain) 66 Patrick Reed (U.S.) 66 67 Billy Mayfair (U.S.) 67 Brendon De Jonge (Zimbabwe) 67 Brian Harman (U.S.) 67 68 Tommy Gainey (U.S.) 68 Kevin Stadler (U.S.) 68 Martin Flores (U.S.) 68 Noh Seung-Yul (South Korea) 68 Jonas Blixt (Sweden) 68 Jeff Overton (U.S.) 68 Hunter Haas (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
Cink shares Quail Hollow lead, Woods cards 71
Thu,3 May 2012 05:38 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson made uneven starts, Stewart Cink birdied his last three holes to surge into a three-way tie for the lead in Thursday's opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. Full Story | Top |
UPDATE 2-Golf-Cink shares Quail Hollow lead, Woods cards 71
Thu,3 May 2012 05:36 PM PDT
Reuters - * Cink birdies last three holes * McIlroy bogeys final hole for a 70 * Woods and Mickelson open with 71s at Quail Hollow (Adds McIlroy quotes, details) May 3 (Reuters) - While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson madeuneven starts, Stewart Cink birdied his last three holes tosurge into a three-way tie for the lead in Thursday's openinground of the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, NorthCarolina. ... Full Story | Top |
Cink shares Quail Hollow lead, Woods cards 71
Thu,3 May 2012 04:43 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson made uneven starts, Stewart Cink birdied his last three holes to surge into a three-way tie for the lead in Thursday's opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. Full Story | Top |
UPDATE 1-Golf-Cink shares Quail Hollow lead, Woods cards 71
Thu,3 May 2012 04:41 PM PDT
Reuters - * Cink finishes birdie-birdie-birdie to tie lead * Woods and Mickelson open with 71s at Quail Hollow (Updates at end of round) May 3 (Reuters) - While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson madeuneven starts, Stewart Cink birdied his last three holes tosurge into a three-way tie for the lead in Thursday's openinground of the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, NorthCarolina. American Cink, seeking his first PGA Tour victory since hisplayoff win at the 2009 British Open, fired a seven-under-par 65to end a humid day at Quail Hollow Club level with compatriotsRyan Moore and Webb Simpson. ... Full Story | Top |
U.S. basketball adds two finalists to roster
Thu,3 May 2012 04:28 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team named college standout Anthony Davis and Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden to the list of finalists for its roster on Thursday after losing a pair of players to injury. Full Story | Top |
Coroner says awaits permission for study of Seau's brain
Thu,3 May 2012 04:26 PM PDT
Reuters - OCEANSIDE, California (Reuters) - An autopsy showed on Thursday that football great Junior Seau shot himself to death, and the coroner was awaiting family permission for outside researchers to examine the brain of the former San Diego Chargers linebacker for any damage from repeated head injuries. "At this time, the Medical Examiner's Office is awaiting the family's decision regarding study of the brain for repetitive injury by researchers outside of the office," the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said. ... Full Story | Top |
Coroner says awaits permission for study of Seau's brain
Thu,3 May 2012 04:05 PM PDT
Reuters - OCEANSIDE, California (Reuters) - An autopsy showed on Thursday that football great Junior Seau shot himself to death, and the coroner was awaiting family permission for outside researchers to examine the brain of the former San Diego Chargers linebacker for any damage from repeated head injuries. "At this time, the Medical Examiner's Office is awaiting the family's decision regarding study of the brain for repetitive injury by researchers outside of the office," the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said. ... Full Story | Top |
Kentucky Derby looms as wide open race
Thu,3 May 2012 03:41 PM PDT
Reuters - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Reuters) - Saturday's $2.2 million Kentucky Derby is looming as one of the most open in its 138 years with at least 12 of the 20 entrants having a genuine shot at winning America's famous and revered horse race. That does not bode well for the eternal hope the Run For the Roses will produce another champion to emulate the likes of Secretariat and Seattle Slew by winning the Triple Crown but it does offer the promise of a classic race. ... Full Story | Top |
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