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Liverpool agree to sell Alonso to Real

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Liverpool have agreed to sell Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old, who had been with Liverpool for five seasons, will move for an undisclosed fee, subject to a medical, Liverpool said on their website.

“Liverpool Football Club this evening confirmed they had reached agreement for the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject only to a medical,” the statement said. “The terms of the deal will remain confidential and undisclosed.” (more…)

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Schumacher slimming down for comeback

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

FRANKFURT: Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher says he is slimming down for his Formula One comeback and that the only problem is a little pain in his neck.

Schumacher, 40, retired at the end of the 2006 season but has agreed to return to his old team Ferrari temporarily while Felipe Massa recovers from injuries he suffered in a life-threatening crash during qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix ten days ago.

Schumacher’s first race is expected to be the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug 23. He has made his comeback contingent on passing a medical checkup. (more…)

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Stallworth asks judge to cut time on probation

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

MIAMI – A Miami judge is expected to hear arguments on suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth’s motion to cut his time on house arrest and probation, which were part of his DUI manslaughter plea bargain.

A hearing on the motion is expected to take place Tuesday morning.

Stallworth served 24 days of the 30-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter. He struck and killed a pedestrian in an early morning crash March 14. Police said Stallworth had spent the night drinking at a Miami Beach nightclub. (more…)

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Giants’ Super Bowl hero Tyree vents frustrations

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree (85) blocks teammate DeAndre Wright 

ALBANY, N.Y. – David Tyree’s helmet helped him make “The Catch” during the New York Giants’ Super Bowl upset of the New England Patriots in 2008.

It’s not always his friend. He threw his headgear to the ground Monday, frustrated after dropping two consecutive passes during morning practice. (more…)

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Colts hoping bigger tackles can finally stop run

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Larry Coyer has the Indianapolis Colts thinking big this season.

They like the new defensive coordinator’s attacking style, his concept of moving players around and the philosophy that size suddenly matters on the defensive line — even in Indianapolis.

“I think it (size) is important for everybody in this game now because the offensive linemen are huge,” Coyer said. “You have to be stout down the middle. You look at every great defense in this league and they’re always stout down the middle.”

Because the Colts preferred speed to brawn for so long, they often struggled against power-running teams. (more…)

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Wolves nearing end of coach search

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS – The three finalists for the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching vacancy have three distinctly different resumes.

Timberwolves president David Kahn is in the process of deciding between Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis, ESPN analyst Mark Jackson and Houston assistant Elston Turner.

Rambis is the most experienced of the bunch. He coached the Lakers in the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season and has filled in several times for Phil Jackson.

Mark Jackson is the former flashy point guard who could be ideal to work with youngsters Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn while bringing some name recognition to the post.

Turner is the most anonymous of the candidates. He has been an assistant in the league for 12 years and has had two impressive interviews to keep him in the mix.

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Magic’s Lewis fails drug test, suspended 10 games

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

NEW YORK – Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level and was suspended Thursday for 10 games.

Lewis said in a statement that he took an over-the-counter supplement late last season that included a substance he did not realize was banned by the NBA.

“First and foremost I take full responsibility for the situation and accept the corresponding penalty,” Lewis said. “I apologize to Magic fans, my teammates and this organization for not doing the research that should come with good judgment.” (more…)

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Sweden’s Jerebko among trio signed by NBA Pistons

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Sweden's Jerebko among trio signed by NBA Pistons

DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) – Swedish big man Jonas Jerebko was among three NBA Draft selections to sign Friday with the Detroit Pistons.

Top choice Austin Daye, 15th overall, and DaJuan Summers, taken four spots ahead of Jerebko at 35th overall, also inked rookie deals with the club.

Jerebko, who played in Italy the past two years, averaged 9.0 points and 5.5 rebounds for Angelico Biella in 23 games last season.

Daye, the son of former NBA player Darren Daye, averaged 12.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocked shots in 34 games last season for Gonzaga University.

Summers averaged 11.2 points and 4.4 rebounds a game for Georgetown University, including a career-best 13.6 points last season.

 

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Orlando’s Lewis apologizes for NBA doping violation

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

All-Star forward Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic, seen here ...

NEW YORK (AFP) – All-Star forward Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic apologized for a doping violation that brought a 10-game suspension by the National Basketball Association, saying he ingested a tainted supplement.

The league banished Lewis for an elevated testosterone level that the player said was caused when he took a supplement that contained a banned steroid that boosts testosterone levels. (more…)

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GM calls Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchise

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. – Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he formally announced Roy’s multiyear contract extension.

Pritchard said it was “an amazing day” and that he looked forward to Roy’s future with the team.

He recalled going out to watch Roy in a workout before he was first signed to the team. (more…)

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