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Panel Part II: MLB playoffs need fewer days off; shorter spring
08.03.2010 22:29
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No one is suggesting the New York Yankees return the 2009 World Series trophy. And maybe Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee would have still overpowered everyone in the postseason.
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Baseball
Padres thrilled when Muhammad Ali visits clubhouse
08.03.2010 22:29
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Muhammad Ali provided the San Diego Padres will the thrill of a lifetime when he made a clubhouse visit on Monday.
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Baseball
Baseball's Bud Selig: Too soon to determine if HGH test valid
08.03.2010 22:29
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Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says it's too soon to determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers.
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Baseball
Payback crash tests NASCAR's new tolerance
08.03.2010 20:19
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In a Facebook posting Sunday, Carl Edwards cited his code of ethics for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski at Atlanta Motor ...
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Motorsports
Stars rally to snap Capitals' 13-game home winning streak
08.03.2010 20:19
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Marty Turco made 49 saves, Brad Richards had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in six shots early ...
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Hockey
GMs' debate: 'Do we take shoulders to the head out of the game?'
08.03.2010 20:19
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Debate over what to do about blows to the head in the NHL has been lengthy, complicated and emotional, but NHL vice president ...
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Hockey
Why finishers find the going tough during the final push of the season
08.03.2010 20:19
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Fans start to think of this time of year as fef the "playoff push." Coaches call it the time to get serious. For fancy-pants goal-scoring ...
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Hockey
Crosby closes the gap on Ovechkin in latest power rankings MVP vote
08.03.2010 20:19
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The Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin Olympic showdown might have been a bust, but their NHL matchup continues to be a big story.
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Hockey
Williams, West lead Cavaliers past Spurs without James in lineup
08.03.2010 20:18
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LeBron James was in street clothes. Shaquille O'Neal was nowhere to be found, and Antawn Jamison was in the locker room icing ...
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Basketball
Heat coach Spoelstra: Rafer Alston situation 'unfortunate'
08.03.2010 20:18
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The Miami Heat practiced again Monday without suspended point guard Rafer Alston, whose tenure with the club appears to be over. ...
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Basketball
NBA discussion: Zillgitt to talk hoops Tuesday, noon ET
08.03.2010 20:18
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USA TODAY fef NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt will hold a live online discussion of all things pro hoops Tuesday at noon ET. Submit your ...
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Basketball
Cavaliers want LeBron James to rest sore ankle vs. Spurs
08.03.2010 20:18
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LeBron James left Quicken Loans Arena with a custom-designed Snuggie draped over his shoulder. The Cavaliers are hoping he takes ...
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Basketball
Spurs' Tony Parker won't need surgery for broken hand
08.03.2010 20:18
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Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss about six weeks with a broken right hand. The team said Monday that Parker won't need surgery, ...
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Basketball
George Karl to miss Nuggets' next game for cancer treatment
08.03.2010 20:18
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Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday night's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment. Karl, ...
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Basketball
Vote now for USA TODAY's NBA player of the week
08.03.2010 20:18
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Each week, USA TODAY selects four of the NBA's top performers for our Player of the Week reader ballot. This week's field of ...
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