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Entries from February 2008

Saints, Jets reach deal to send Vilma to Big Easy

February 29th, 2008 · Comments Off

Saints, Jets reach deal to send Vilma to Big Easy The Saints have completed a trade with the Jets to acquire linebacker Jonathan Vilma.

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Hicks can stop Gillett from selling Liverpool

February 29th, 2008 · Comments Off

Hicks can stop Gillett from selling LiverpoolTom Hicks has warned Liverpool co-owner George Gillett Jr that he has the power to stop him from selling his 50 per cent stake in the club to Dubai International Capital. David Bond reports.

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Hollinger: Second-half story lines to watch, Part 2

February 29th, 2008 · Comments Off

Hollinger: Second-half story lines to watch, Part 2 John Hollinger is keeping an eye on 10 things down the stretch run of the season.

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Bush: Will raise rights concerns privately in Beijing

February 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

Bush: Will raise rights concerns privately in Beijing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday he would express his concern about China’s human rights record in private talks with President Hu Jintao during a visit to Beijing for the 2008 Olympic games.

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Wary Pettitte prepared to talk to DOJ if called upon

February 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

Wary Pettitte prepared to talk to DOJ if called upon New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte said he is trying to focus on baseball, not the investigation into whether Roger Clemens lied to Congress.

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Former Dolphins QB Green cleared to play

February 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

Former Dolphins QB Green cleared to play Veteran quarterback Trent Green believed his career was over a mere three months ago after suffering his second concussion in as many years. Now he’s looking forward to playing again.

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Balco star urges Chambers to sue

February 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

Balco star urges Chambers to sueUS sprinter Chryste Gaines tells BBC Sport that she and Dwain Chambers as well as other ex-Balco athletes are being discriminated against by track and field bosses.

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Wanted: Tall people to play sports for UK in 2012

February 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

Wanted: Tall people to play sports for UK in 2012 Answering a nationwide appeal for tall people with athletic potential, more than 50 prospective Olympic athletes have been placed in British training programs for the 2012 London Games.

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CBS to air MMA events (AP)

February 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

CBS to air MMA events (AP) AP - Mixed martial arts will air on one of the major television networks for the first time.

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Everything adding up for owner Graham Wylie

February 26th, 2008 · Comments Off

Everything adding up for owner Graham WylieHoward Johnson has a stable fit for Cheltenham winners, with Graham Wylie as the lucky owner of Inglis Drever and Tidal Bay. Marcus Armytage reports.

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