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The No-Stats All-Star: Shane Battier

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 2/16/2009 from nytimes.com

His greatness is not marked in box scores or at slam-dunk contests, but on the court Shane Battier makes his team better, often much better, and his opponents worse, often much worse. BY MICHAEL LEWIS

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Battered by Bryant and James, Knicks Try to Regroup for the Celtics

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 2/6/2009 from nytimes.com

Coach Mike D’Antoni said the Knicks seemed in awe of the superstars who have visited the Garden this week, and that is no way to pursue victory.

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Arbitration isn't offered to Rafael Furcal, Garret Anderson

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 12/2/2008 from latimes.com

Both local baseball teams on Monday failed to offer key veteran players arbitration, the Angels passing on outfielder Garret Anderson and the Dodgers on shortstop Rafael Furcal. But in a mild surprise, the Angels did offer arbitration to pitcher Jon Garland.

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Sources: A's close to deal for Rockies star Holliday

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 11/11/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

The A's are close to acquiring left fielder Matt Holliday from the Rockies, according to major-league sources. The players the Rockies will receive have not been decided, and the deal likely will not be finalized for approximately 48 hours, sources said.

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Sports figures helped pave way for Obama

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 11/6/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

Contrary to what he said, Barack Obama's path to the White House didn't begin in Iowa. Ian O'Connor says it started in 1947 with Jackie Robinson and continued with Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Doug Williams, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

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Nash Backs Change in Adopted Home

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 11/5/2008 from nytimes.com

Steve Nash has been too busy adjusting to the style of his own new coach to be overly concerned with Mike D'Antoni's starring role in the latest Stephon Marbury soap opera.

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Rays must guard against complacency

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 10/21/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

Let's hope the Rays don't get overconfident against the Phillies.

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Only Goodell can judge Pacman

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 10/9/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

Pacman Jones has proved once again he can't handle himself, so Jason Whitlock says it's time for him to go away.

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Floyd Guarantees Devil Rays Will Win World Series

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 10/1/2008 from bugsandcranks.com

The best designated hitter in all of baseball, Cliff “Dr. Huxtable” Floyd has a guarantee for y’all. And it’s way better than Brett Myers’ lame-ass guarantee.

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Brewers lack arms to keep up with Phillies

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 10/1/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

The Brewers have waited 26 years to get back to the playoffs. Ken Rosenthal doesn't think their return will be that triumphant.

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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall Out For Season

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/30/2008 from faketeams.com

Right now, the Steelers have on roster just two healthy RBs who have had any carries this season, veteran Mewelde Moore and 3rd year back Casey Davis. Go with Mewelde.

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Kiffin fired as Raiders coach

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/30/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

Finally, after weeks of rumors, it's happened! Al Davis pulls the trigger on Lane Kiffin.

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'Skins rule Cowboys, showing off NFC East's depth

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/29/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, someone desperately needs to make a deal. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. We're not talking players here. We're talking franchises. Swap an NFC East club with another from the NFC West. It doesn't matter which ones.

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SHOCKER: No. 1 USC loses to Oregon State

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/26/2008 from ocregister.com

“It was surreal,” linebacker Rey Maualuga said. “They were running the same plays. We didn’t know how to stop it.”

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5 Keys to Oregon State's win over USC

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/26/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

A photo gallery highlighting 5 keys to the biggest upset of the college football season so far.

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Phillie Phanatic ad leads to stadium bomb scare

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/25/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

After a bomb scare at the Philadelphia Phillies' ballpark, authorities pointed the finger at a fuzzy green suspect - The Phillie Phanatic.

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Before long, A-Rod will escape from New York

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/24/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

He came to win a championship. Now the Yanks aren't in the playoffs? A-Rod's days in New York are numbered, Ian O'Connor says

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Plax suspended for skipping practice, ignoring calls

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/24/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

The New York Giants will not have the services of their most electrifying offensive weapon when they play Seattle after their bye week. Wide receiver Plaxico Burress will miss the game, not because of injury, but rather insubordination.

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Yankees ‘honorary’ playoff team?

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/20/2008 from bugsandcranks.com

From SportsSatire.com comes one helluva good idea. For the good of baseball, make the New York Yankees an ‘honorary’ playoff team.

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Two games into season, Jaguars in a bind

newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 9/20/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

Projected as contenders, the Jaguars are 0-2 and staring up at the AFC South pack. Alex Marvez explains what's gone wrong.

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