Beasley catches elbow, leaves 1st Heat practice

July 2, 2008

Michael Beasley’s first official practice with the Miami Heat ended quickly. The Number 2 overall pick in last week’s NBA draft was taken to a doctor for observation after getting struck in the chest by an …

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US seeks extradition of Serb student

July 2, 2008

BELGRADE , Serbia - The United States on Tuesday formally demanded the arrest and extradition of a Serbian basketball player who fled the U.S. after being charged with severely beating a college classmate.

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Giddens arrives for camp with Celtics

July 2, 2008

The last three players to pose for pictures at a news conference while holding Celtics jerseys in front of them were Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.

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Bears sign Harrison, agree to deals with 2 others

July 2, 2008

The Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Marcus Harrison to a four-year contract Tuesday.

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2 Georgia Linemen Arrested

July 1, 2008

Two University of Georgia football players have been arrested and jailed on charges of simple battery.

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Legendary Coach John Pont Passes Away

July 1, 2008

Former Indiana head football coach John Pont passed away Tuesday morning in Oxford, Ohio, at the age of 80.

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IU president: Sampson shouldn’t have been hired

July 1, 2008

Indiana University’s president told the NCAA infractions committee that the hiring of ousted basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was “a risk that should not have been taken.” Indiana President Michael McRobbie told …

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Garrison: Rodriguez ‘very distraught’ before he resigned

July 1, 2008

As part of the $4 million lawsuit the university has filed over a buyout clause in the coach’s contract, Garrison testified the two had a tense final meeting Dec.

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