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Ice-cold Andruw: Jones trying not to show emotion during slump

05-13-2008

LOS ANGELES — Andruw Jones keeps his emotions in check, as he feels a professional athlete should. This year, there have been way more strikeouts (38) than home runs (one) for Jones. But don't be fooled by his demeanor. This hurts.

Hudson salvages day: Braves ace shuts down Pirates for twinbill split

05-13-2008

PITTSBURGH — Tim Hudson limited Pittsburgh to two hits and an unearned run over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves halted their seven-game road losing slide with an 8-1 victory that concluded Monday's doubleheader.

Cavaliers continue Celtics' road woes

05-13-2008

CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.

Former Pats assistant to meet Goodell today

05-13-2008

NEW YORK — Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter today to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules.

Falcons rookie Hall can avoid being sent overseas ... if he makes the team

05-13-2008

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches — and that they have a long memory. Hall was one of a handful of players participating in Atlanta's three-day minicamp on a tryout basis, but his career options differ from other NFL hopefuls.

Owens ready to guest star in an actual drama

05-13-2008

IRVING, Texas — Get your popcorn ready: Terrell Owens is coming to prime time Wednesday night. As an actor.

Football and military talk fit together better than you think

05-13-2008

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There's an old line that goes something like this: Bankers get together to talk about art, and artists get together to talk about money. It also can go like this: When football coaches get together, they talk about war — bombs, sacrifice, shotguns, stealth bombers flying over stadiums, ground attacks, courage, defensive lines.

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05-13-2008

Atlanta ace John Smoltz is throwing again and hopes his injured rotator cuff heals enough to let him move into the Braves bullpen later this month.

05-12-2008 Headlines

• Jazz survive tussle to even series

• Not quite a duo needing a nickname

• Astros held hitless for six, rally for 8-5 win

• Brewers remove Gagne from closer's role

05-11-2008 Headlines

• Ryan, other Falcons rookies ready to learn

• Former Braves pitching coach Mazzone wants a new job in the majors

• Road woes continue for Braves

• Arroyo good; Reds earn split with Mets

• Kazmir returns, helps Rays beat Angels, 2-0

• James, Cavs shoot down Celtics 108-84

• Fantasy baseball: Scherzer was big, Kershaw bigger

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05-10-2008 Headlines

• Pittsburgh ends Atlanta's six-game winning streak

• Marlins top Nats for fifth straight

• Rays' Shields pitches 1-hit shutout

• McFadden, Raider rookies look to shine in mini-camp

• Jazz hand Lakers first playoff loss

• Celtics wrapping up LeBron through 2 games

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05-09-2008 Headlines

• Braves pull out rare tight ninth-inning victory

• BoSox’s Beckett Ks 8, reaches 1K

• Moylan just tip of the worries

• Spurs avoid big hole with win

• Celtics go up 2-0: Pierce, Allen key 89-73 victory over Cavs

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05-08-2008 Headlines

• New guy comes through: Norton hits game-winning single in Braves debut

• Hawks GM Knight to step down July 1

• Maine remembers form, tops Dodgers

• Fielders blow save for Sox's Papelbon

• Brooms Magic'd away: Orlando avoids consecutive sweeps at Pistons' hands

• MVP isn't for best 'person'

• HBO bringing T.O., Romo to TV near you

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05-07-2008 Headlines

• Celtics outlast Cavaliers in game 1 snoozer

• Braves hold off Padres: Atlanta improves to MLB-best 12-4 at home

• Kobe wins first MVP award

• Two outs away, Floyd loses no-no

• Zambrano blanks struggling Cincinnati

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05-06-2008 Headlines

• Jones' hot start shows he's better than ever

• No Lee heroics as Reds top Cubs

• Bats carry Boston to win as Dice-K gets a little wild

• Pistons top Magic

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05-05-2008 Headlines

• No win for Glavine, but sweep for Atlanta

• Mets take series from error-prone D'backs

• Boston slams door on Atlanta's season

• Eight Belles proves racing can be deadly

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05-04-2008 Headlines

• Victory gives Toyota-United team welcomed lift; Pic earns 2nd Anniston victory in women's race

• Eight Belles euthanized on track after injury

• Desormeaux joins exclusive club with third win

• Surprising Game 7: Few expected Hawks-Celtics to be last first-round series still going

• Atlanta bats backs Reyes

• Pistons rout Magic to open Round 2

• JSU's Rhetta misses his graduation for NFL shot

• From NCAA leader to fringe of NFL: Tiny Chadron State product trying to make Jets roster

• Ramirez lifts Red Sox over Rays

• Webb, Ojeda take down Mets

• Fantasy baseball: Consistency key to evaluating pitchers

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05-03-2008 Headlines

• Another dominant finish? Fast foursome from Toyota-United favorite for today's Criterium

• Criterium announcer worked with Lance Armstrong

• Hudson hurls complete-game shutout, McCann homers

• Cox: Smoltz likely closer after DL stint

• Hawks beat Celtics again in Atlanta, 103-100; force Game 7

• Lebron's big game helps Cavs advance

• Wang is AL's first 6-game winner

• Police: Colts star Harrison interviewed about Philly shooting

• Big Brown big-time? With all the hoopla surrounding him, Derby favorite has chance he's an elite colt

• What's in a name? Lots actually

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05-02-2008 Headlines

• Lone f illy is long shot in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

• Barbaro statue planned for Churchill Downs

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• Source: Cutler diagnosed with diabetes

• JSU's Rhetta signs with Kansas City Chiefs

• Welcome back: Hawks at home, but is there any hope of another upset?

• Gonzalez ready to return to pen

• Pistons crush Sixers in Game 6

• Holtz, Cannon, Aikman lead 2008 Hall class

• Brewers rally on outfielder's double in ninth, beat Cubs

• Ponson wins for first time in year; Rangers beat Royals

• Longtime Dodgers exec dead at 93

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05-01-2008 Headlines

• Cox prefers Smoltz in rotation

• Celtics too much for Hawks

• Atlanta's bullpen melts down again

• Indians' Lee rolls to 5-0 on season

• A-Rod on DL for first time since 2000

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04-30-2008 Headlines

• Auburn's Brock joins Falcons

• No longer Hawks in name only: Atlanta growing up in hurry against Celtics

• Glavine solid in return: Still, Nats double Braves

• Too soon to focus on '08: But it's the right time to closely examine the 2005 NFL draft

• Hamels denies Maddux milestone

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04-29-2008 Headlines

• Braves need health for older starters

• Mussina's 253rd win seals split with Tribe

• Eight from AU, UA sign NFL deals

• Winning the Super Bowl can cause GMs trouble

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04-28-2008 Headlines

• Manningham, Connor among college stars who drop to dreaded second day

• Blank hopes Ryan can help restore Falcons' image

• NFL draft: Some well-known names in third round

• NFL approves Pacman trade

• Painful defeat: Smoltz ineffective as Mets take series

• Sabathia, Wang finally put on show

• Snyder keys Webb's win

• Diaw's big game keeps Suns alive

• King James doles out win

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04-27-2008 Headlines

• One bad inning: Beltran gets to Hudson — Mets win

• McFadden fourth, family first

• Troy cornerback chosen in first round; AU's Groves, Lee go in second round

• Fantasy baseball: Want to finish last? Try these strategies

• Silver anniversary of a blue speech: 25 years later, Elia's legendary rant still receiving play on Internet

• Fielder finally in fine form

• Chipper misses Mets game with bad back

• Tigers' win erasing poor start

• Hawks down Celtics

• First-round NFL draft thumbnails

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04-26-2008 Headlines

• Favre's retirement finally official: Packers file papers with league office

• Cowboys, Dolphins deal

• Jurrjens' wild night enough

• Indians continue to bug Yankees

• Coste not costly as Phillies top Bucs

• Miller, Sixers dump Pistons again

• Groves looking to be Auburn's sixth top-round pick in four years

• NFL first-round mock draft: Look for LSU's Dorsey at No. 2

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04-25-2008 Headlines

• Nothing but a party: Jones celebrates birthday with another big game

• Rays like visiting Disney World

• Hottest hitter lifts Phillies

• Wizards throttle Cavs, close to within 2-1

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04-24-2008 Headlines

• Big innings beat Braves: Marlins use three big innings to topple Atlanta

• Angels (finally) beat Boston

• Santana's arm, bat beat Nats

• Celtics clip Hawks again

• Cowboys' problem now: Titans agree to swap Pacman to Dallas

• NFL to meet with former Pats assistant

• Chiefs trade Allen to Vikings

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04-23-2008 Headlines

• Jacksonville's Thompson pitches on: Ex-Golden Eagle back with Saltdogs

• 3,000 at last: Smoltz passes milestone, but Braves add a zero in 6-0 loss

• Seahawks release former Tide star Alexander

• Odds are short that Long will be top pick: Miami announces it has signed O-lineman

• Schultz trying to keep Sonics in Seattle

• Howard pulls off 20-20 double in Magic win

• Ex-Tiger traded after big finish

• Red Sox rally for sixth straight victory

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04-22-2008 Headlines

• Nats still can't hit Hudson

• MR. 3,000: With four more strikeouts, Braves' Smoltz will join elite pitching club

• Cubs top Mets for 12th win in last 15

• James scores 30 as Cavs blast Wizards

• Skiles to take over Bucks

• Falcons GM says he's had offers for No. 3 pick

• Document: 'Pacman' paid out 'extortion' money

• Seven years after picking up the pigskin, Gholston is on the brink of NFL stardom

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04-21-2008 Headlines

• Jurrjens, Braves finish off Dodgers

• Homer-happy Phillies salvage finalé with Mets

• Morneau's hit lifts Twins past Indians, 2-1, in 10

• Celtics smash Hawks in opener, 104-81

• Sixers stun Pistons

• Titans covet big-play wideout at No. 24

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04-20-2008 Headlines

• Ryan's numbers not all so good

• Man awaits extradition to Vegas in connection to triple shooting at club: Melee led to 'Pacman' suspension

• NFL Draft profiles, defense

• Overcoming an old friend: Despite Andruw's HR, starter James handles L.A.

• Lee back bashing; Cubs win

• Bannister using his noodle: Royals starter using statistical research to compensate for less-than-stellar stuff

• Troy's McKelvin moving up on NFL draft boards

• John Marzano, former player and broadcaster, dies at 45

• Fantasy baseball: It's time to forgive Furcal for poor 2007

• Duncan torches Suns: Scores 40 in win to once again torment Phoenix

• No one talking about Magic ... but they should be

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04-19-2008 Headlines

• Chipper rips two homers: Braves handle Dodgers in series opener

• Six hours later, Rockies top Padres 2-1

• Santana weathers fans, Phils in Mets win

• Luck won't be enough: Hawks on wrong side of big mismatch against Celtics

• Q&A for the NBA playoffs

• Toughness made McNair a rare breed

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04-18-2008 Headlines

• Braves of old lead way: Chipper, Smoltz save Braves from sweep

• Dolphins might have tipped their hand

• Only getting better: Postseason should cap phenomenal year

• Cleveland returns favor, blasts Tigers

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04-17-2008 Headlines

• Road woes continue: Loss drops Braves to 2-7 away from Atlanta

• Heat go out with win over Hawks

• Redman: From insurance salesman to starting QB

• Tigers shellac Sabathia: Indians ace continues to struggle

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04-16-2008 Headlines

• Braves draw a blank: Jurrjens solid, but Olsen too strong for Atlanta

• Don't look now: Struggling Tigers rally again

• Black players at lowest level in 20 years

• Bills to play in Toronto

• Pacman Jones delays appeal

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04-15-2008 Headlines

• Ramirez 'right there' with dramatic homer

• Detroit rocked city: Staggering Tigers searching for answers

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• Herschel's hidden struggles: Walker talks about identity disorder in book, on 'Nightline'

04-14-2008 Headlines

• Out without an out: Glavine fails to record an out before injury

• Rockies offense heats up, pounds D-backs

• Lakers topple Spurs

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04-13-2008 Headlines

• Payback for Francoeur: With seven RBIs, right fielder supports Smoltz

• Floyd almost no-hits Tigers

• Brewers spoil Santana's Shea debut

• Fantasy baseball: Patience is key to your team's success

• Hawks fail to clinch playoff berth in loss

• Pacman wants back in NFL: Agent plans to apply for reinstatement again Tuesday

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