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May 31, 2004

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Rasheed Wallace was happy during the Pistons Game 6 win over the Pacers

David Letterman is all smiles as the race draws to a close with his driver in the lead. Below, Buddy Rice’s team also realizes victory is at hand.

Armando Benitez gets another save for the Marlins against his old team the Mets.

Brian Giles' two-run triple gave San Diego the lead on Sunday.

Jack McKeon commiserates with Josh Beckett.

Chris Shelton's short swing could be an asset as he matures at Comerica Park

May 30, 2004

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Wally Szczerbiak scores, dashes upcourt to defend. He finished the evening with 11 points

Latrell Sprewell and the Timberwolves will play a game 6 on Monday in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Beltre, right, celebrates his three-run homer with teammate Paul Lo Duca (16) against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning Saturday, May 29, 2004, in Los Angeles.

May 29, 2004

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Austin Croshere scored 14 points after his first start in more than two years, helping lift the Pacers to an 83-68 victory over the Pistons.

Brian Giles is ejected from the game Friday night after yelling at home plate umpire Ron Kulpa. Padres manager Bruce Bochy tries to get between them but to no avail.

David Ortiz, second from right, is congratulated by Red Sox teammates after his grand slam in the fifth inning turned a 4-2 deficit into a 6-4 lead for the home faithful at Fenway Park. From left are Mark Bellhorn, Kevin Youkilis, Ortiz and Johnny Damon

Cincinnati's Ken Griffey Jr. celebrates his home run — the 493rd of his career — with teammate Sean Casey in Montreal yesterday.

May 28, 2004

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Kobe Bryant drives in for a reverse layup in the Los Angeles Lakers' 92-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

Kobe Bryant getting done for the Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 4.

The Indiana Pacers believe the key to Game 4 will be getting All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal more involved on offense.

Eddie George says he has realized that his career with the Tennessee Titans is likely finished.  

Game 4: Kevin Garnett dunks the ball in the second quarter.

Ben Sheets gets it done for the Milwaukee Brewers

Carlos Pena, Tigers, was 6-for-6 with two home runs, five RBIs and four runs in Detroit's 17-7 victory over Kansas City.

Scott Podsednik gave the Brewers some insurance with a home run in the eighth inning.

May 27, 2004

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Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat Williams, left, poses with NBA Deputy Commissioner Russ Granik after the Magic were awarded the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft during the Draft Lottery at the NBA Entertainment Studio in Secaucus, N.J. on Wednesda

Rip Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace celebrate for the Pistons

Ichiro watches the flight of his seventh-inning home run last night in Cleveland. The Mariners right fielder was 4 for 5 in the 7-3 victory

Who needs Kurt Warner, Kerry Collins, Jeff Garcia or Tim Couch when former 3rd-string Eagles quarterback A.J. Feeley is available?

Gary Barnett, the Colorado coach on suspension, reportedly will be reinstated today.

Willie Williams was a starter in five of his seven seasons with the Seahawks. He started just one game over the past two years.

Coach Flip Saunders is out of his seat in Game 3, when the Timberwolves were trying to hack Shaquille O'Neal and send him to the free-throw line, and no foul was called.

Steelers running back Duce Staley works out Wednesday on the South Side. He held out with the Eagles until the last week of training camp in 2003.

Cristian Guzman is hit by a pitch from Tampa Bay's Rob Bell during the third inning of Wednesday night's game in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Manny Ramirez is having a big year in Boston.

May 26, 2004

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Game 3: Shaquille O'Neal is surrounded by Timberwolves, but still scores in the third quarter.

Kobe Bryant had plenty of reasons to smile Tuesday night as the Lakers won Game 3.

Houston pitcher Roger Clemens, Texans quarterback David Carr and Astros pitcher Andy Pettitte traded places Tuesday when Carr took batting practice and the baseball duo threw some passes.

Steelers receiver Plaxico Burress’ decision to skip minicamp and voluntary workouts has become a major headache for the organization. Could cutting Burress be the Steelers best way to handle the situation?

Steelers starting quarterback Tommy Maddox could have a new contract in the near future.

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Allan Simpson uses a piece of children's luggage to wheel his belongings out to the bullpen before the Rockies host the San Diego Padres for the opening game in a three-game homestand in Denver on Tuesday, May 25, 2004.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Encarnacion (43) is congratulated by Shawn Green (15) after their 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, May 25, 2004, in Milwaukee.

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits a solo home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starter Casey Fossum in the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 in San Francisco.

Justin Morneau is 3-for-10 with a home run since being called up last week by the Twins.

May 25, 2004

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Rasheed Wallace guaranteed a victory in Game 2, and the defensive-minded Pistons fulfilled his prophecy Monday night.

Gary Sheffield is really struggling for the Yankees.

Brewer Geoff Jenkins has yet to get in a groove this season.

Daryl Ward has found a new home in Pittsburgh

Florida Marlins' Juan Pierre hits a bases-clearing triple to right center, scoring Ramon Castro, Abraham Nunez, and Luis Castillo, in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, May 24, 2004, in Miami. Florida won, 13-5.

Anaheim Angels' Vladimir Guerrero hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during third inning AL action in Toronto Monday, May 24, 2004.

The Pirates thought they had found their leadoff man when Tike Redman played well in the final two months of last season. Redman, however, has struggled this season and has been dropped in the batting order.

May 23, 2004

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Indiana Pacers' Reggie Miller reacts after hitting a three-point basket with 31.7 seconds to go in the game against the Detroit Pistion in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference Championship series in Indianapolis Saturday night May 22, 2004. The Pacers w

Tampa Bay's Darryl Sydor, left and teammate Pavel Kubina celebrate their 2-1 Game 7 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sam Cassell, Latrell Sprewell and Kevin Garnett look to regroup after the Wolves fall behind in the second quarter.

Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Dave Andreychuk, left, accepts the Prince of Wales trophy from NHL executive vice president Bill Daly after the Lightning's 2-1 Game 7 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers to win the NHL Eastern Conference Finals in Tampa, F

They don't call the NBA playoffs "Miller Time" for nothing. If Saturday night's series opener was any indication, there will not be much that separates the Detroit Pistons and the Pacers in the Eastern Conference championship series. Except maybe Reggie

Neither Ben Sheets nor his Milwaukee Brewers teammates were guilty of committing a major mistake against Pittsburgh on Saturday night at PNC Park. There were no glaring, neon-enhanced moments that one could point to and say, "That was the killer, right t

Texas Rangers Rod Barajas follows through on his swing after hitting the game-winning home run off New York Yankees pitcher Tom Gordon in the ninth inning Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2004, in Arlington, Texas. Texas won the game, 4-3.

Luis Castillo hits his first major league grand slam for the Marlins

May 22, 2004

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Ten days ago, Paterno signed a four-year contract extension that, if fulfilled, will keep him coaching well into his 81st year. Last week former presidents, longtime friends and others weighed in on Paterno, the new contract and his transcendence of the g

Karl Malone had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Los Angeles.

Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace, (3), high-fives teammate Rasheed Wallace (30) in the second quarter of the game against the New Jersey Nets of game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday, May 20, 2

The Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal dunks over Michael Olowokandi of the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of Los Angeles' win last night.

Carlos Guillen, left, of Detroit talks with his former double-play partner in Seattle, Mariners second baseman Bret Boone, during last night's game at Safeco Field

Chicago White Sox' Carlos Lee moves away from a pitch delivered by Minnesota Twins' Carlos Silva during the fourth inning Friday in Minneapolis. The White Sox beat the Twins 8-2.

May 21, 2004

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Detroit's Ben Wallace (3) and Chauncey Billups celebrate last night during the third quarter of their Game 7 victory over the New Jersey Nets in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Anthony Wright could miss next season for the Baltimore Ravens

Mariners left-hander Jamie Moyer tossed seven shutout innings against Baltimore last night.

Mike Lowell hit a pair of homers for the Florida Marlins.

Brett Myers shut down the Dodgers.

Matthew LeCroy watched his pinch hit grand slam in the top of the ninth inning off Terry Adams lift the Twins to victory Wednesday afternoon.

Ichiro swings at a pitch from Baltimore's John Parrish in the seventh inning. It turned into a solo home run, Ichiro's second homer of the season. Ichiro had three hits, three runs and three driven in.

Scott Podsednik's leadoff homer in the ninth off Montreal closer Rocky Biddle sealed the deal for the Brewers.

May 20, 2004

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Kevin Garnett scored 32 points and pulled down 21 rebounds to lead the Wolves to an 83-80 win over the Kings Wednesday night.

Kevin Garnett shoots over Vlade Divac for two points Wednesday night.

Stanford head coach Mike Montgomery smiles at players late in their 100-59 win over Harvard, in this Dec. 28, 2003 file photo in Stanford, Calif. Golden State Warriors head coach Eric Musselman told The Associated Press he was fired Wednesday, May 19, 200

Is this Rasheed Wallace's last game as a Detroit Piston?

Steelers cornerback Chad Scott takes a break during minicamp on the South Side Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Raul Mondesi had his contract terminated on Wednesday.

Jerry Hairston opened the sixth with a single and scored on Melvin Mora's double in Baltimore's 5-2 victory over Seattle.

Kansas City Royals Juan Gonzalez, right, rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run down the left field line against Texas Rangers pitcher Chan Ho Park as Rangers Michal Young looks on at left in the seventh inning, Wednesday May 19, 2004 in Arli

May 19, 2004

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Randy Johnson, left, celebrates with catcher Robby Hammock after pitching a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in Atlanta. Arizona won 2-0.

Arizona's Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a perfect game, retiring all 27 hitters to lead the Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 2-0 Tuesday night.

Indiana's Ron Artest (23) dunks the ball as Miami's Lamar Odom defends in the first quarter last night. Artest scored 27 points in Indiana's series-clinching, 73-70 victory.

Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams refused Tuesday to discuss whether he violated the NFL's substance-abuse policy a second time by using marijuana.

Mariners right-hander Freddy Garcia has started the season strongly but has only one win.

Mike McKenzie has hired a new agent and has reiterated, through him, the same old demand. The fifth-year cornerback, who is unhappy with his five-year, $17.1 million contract that he signed two years ago, still wants out of Green Bay.

Jags QB David Garrard suffered a setback in his battle with Crohn's disease over the weekend and may have to undergo surgery, Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said Tuesday when the team opened passing camp.

Happy Mets after beating the Cardinals are Shea Stadium.

The most famous Walter Victor photo: "The Fire." On July 18, 1993, the date the just-acquired Fred McGriff made his Braves debut, the press box in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium caught fire during batting practice."I see the fire and run out and get Lemke

The pressure will be on Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons.

May 18, 2004

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"He made our jobs fun," Broncos offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak said of the retirement of Shannon Sharpe

Kyle Boller tries to get a head start after the Ravens finished last in the NFL in passing last season.

Armando Benitez is off to an amazin start as a Florida Marlin

Javier Vazquez has had troubles in his first season as a New York Yankee.

Milwaukee first baseman Lyle Overbay has quickly become a Brewers fan favorite.

Rasheed Wallace and the Pistons hope to advance to the Eastern Finals by beating the Nets in game seven.

Things got a little testy throughout Sunday's Timberwolves-Kings game, and Kevin Garnett didn't take too kindly to being shoved in the face by Brad Miller.

Junior Devin Harris is one of the more polished early entry players in this year's NBA draft.

May 17, 2004

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Detroit's Ben Wallace, right, drives around New Jersey's Kenyon Martin during the first quarter Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

Kings guard Mike Bibby drives for a layup against Timberwolves center Ervin Johnson during the first quarter Sunday.

Kevin Garnett of the Timberwolves is fouled by Brad Miller of the Kings during the second quarter of Sunday's game in Sacramento.

Milwaukee's Ben Sheets struck out 18 Braves, setting a new club record on Sunday.

Unlike the 1998 All-Star Game when he waved off veteran, Kobe Bryant embraced Karl Malone and the screens he set against San Antonio.

New York catcher John Flaherty tags Edgar Martinez at the plate after Martinez struck out swinging in the sixth inning on Sunday.Close

May 16, 2004

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Kobe Bryant scored 26 points as the Lakers roared back from a 2-0 deficit and defeated the Spurs in the series, 4-2.

Jeff Foster led Indiana with 20 points and 16 rebounds.

Roy Jones Jr. gets knocked down by Antonio Tarver in the second round of Saturday's fight in Las Vegas. Tarver took the light heavyweight title from Jones.

Smarty Jones, with Stewart Elliott aboard, leads the pack to win the Preakness at Pimlico race track on Saturday, May 15, 2004, in Baltimore.

Mariners scout David Lander, who played the character Squiggy on the "Laverne & Shirley" show, takes in a recent game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium.

Torii Hunter is congratulated by teammates after hitting his 100th career home run in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in Chicago.

Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is “fanatical about his body,’’ his mother Sandra Williams says, leading her to doubt he would smoke marijuana.

UW quarterback Matt Schabert probably won't return next season.

May 15, 2004

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The Nets' Richard Jefferson (24) is feeling mighty good after getting fouled in the first overtime against Detroit.

Minnesota's Kevin Garnett soars over Kings forward Brad Miller on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Seattle's Gil Meche came apart in the first inning against the Yankees, giving up three consecutive runs on walks.

Brian Calhoun intends to transfer to Wisconsin in time for the 2004-'05 academic year.

May 14, 2004

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Derek Fisher celebrates his last-second shot that gave the Lakers a 74-73 victory Thursday night.

Troy Hambrick was released by the Dallas Cowboys

Will Raul Mondesi return to the Pittsburgh Pirates??

"This Old Cub" an independent film about the inspiring story of Chicago legend Ron Santo is opening around the country.

Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones looks out from his stall at the Pimlico Stakes stables in Baltimore.

Antonio Tarver speaks as Don King looks on during a news conference Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Tarver meets Roy Jones Jr. in a rematch for the light heavyweight title Saturday at the events center of th

Milwaukee's Lyle Overbay hit his major league-leading 19th double to extend his career-best hitting streak to 14 games.

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds tosses his bat after being called out on strikes against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vicente Padilla to end the third inning of the Phillies' 4-3 win in San Francisco on Thursday, May 13, 2004.

May 13, 2004

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Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby flies to the hoop past Minnesota Timberwolves center Kevin Garnett during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals in Sacramento, May 12, 2004. Bibby had 15 points during a 87-81 win over the Timberwolves to tie th

Miami Heat forward Lamar Odom (R) finds an open man as he passes away from Indiana Pacers defender Ron Artest during their NBA second round Game 4 in Miami, Florida May 12, 2004. The Heat won 100-88 to even the series at 2-2.

Rasheed Wallace of the struggling Pistons

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Wilson Alvarez delivers to the plate during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 12, 2004

Edgar Martinez follows through on his 300th career home run, a three-run shot off Brad Radke during the ninth inning Wednesday night.

Lyle Overbay extended his hitting streak to a season-high 13 games with a two-run double that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat Montreal, 4-3, Wednesday night

May 12, 2004

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Kobe Bryant had one of his best playoff games and helped the Lakers even their series with San Antonio. Game 5 is tomorrow in San Antonio.

New Jersey’s Kenyon Martin emphatically dunks the ball during the second quarter against Detroit. The Nets evened their series with Detroit at 2-2.

Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who won by outscoring the Spurs 55-37 after halftime.

Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Larry Harris was ticketed for drunken driving while he was driving a friend home from a Mexican restaurant last week, according to a police report released Tuesday

Roger Clemens is off to the best start of any pitcher in the majors.

Derek Jeter and the Yankees beat the Angels in a wild game.

The Milwaukee Brewers' much-heralded minor-league system, which already had suffered some significant injuries, received a major blow Tuesday with the announcement that Class AAA Indianapolis shortstop J.J. Hardy is out for the rest of the season.

May 11, 2004

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Arizona's Luis Gonzalez connects off Mets pitcher James Baldwin in the first inning for the first of his three home runs last night in Phoenix.

Jack McKeon was hired by the Marlins a year ago today. (May 11th 2003)

Freddy Garcia of the Mariners leads the American League in earned-run average this season at 2.11.

Kevin Garnett drives up the court after stealing the ball from Chris Webber in the first half of Monday night's game.

Dwyane Wade led Miami with 25 points and the Heat beat Indiana in Game 3.

Minnesota's Latrell Sprewell let his game do the talking Monday. Sprewell scored 25 points and the Timberwolves hung on to beat the Kings.

May 10, 2004

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Kaz Matsui hit a game-winning double in the 11th inning after not starting for the first time this season. Kaz Matsui, who had started 1,143 consecutive games in Japan and his first 30 with the Mets, entered as a pinch runner in the eighth inning. He s

Houston's Andy Pettitte dominated the Braves, allowing one run and improving to 4-0 in his career against Atlanta.

Alex Sanchez, left, gets congratulations from Carlos Guillen after his first career home run against a left-hander

Despite the appearance of getting run over by a train, Giants outfielder Marquis Grissom manages to hold onto a long fly ball hit by Shane Spencer of the Mets on Thursday at Shea Stadium in New York.

Lakers' Gary Payton (15 points), like many of his teammates, played much better after poor showings in Games 1 and 2

Del Harris the former Bucks and Lakers coach could end up with the Atlanta Hawks.

Fred Hoiberg and Latrell Sprewell contributed to Saturday's dramatic comeback that evened the series at 1-1.

Rip Hamilton and the Pistons came up short against the Nets.

May 09, 2004

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All that stands between Mike Bibby and the goal is KG.

Yankee Mike Mussina threw eight innings of shutout baseball, allowing four hits.

A race weekend at a Nextel Cup track, like this one in Bristol, Tenn., draws tens of thousands of fans. Several counties in the Northwest are now vying for the construction of a NASCAR track.

May 08, 2004

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Edgar Martinez salutes fans as they give him a standing ovation after Martinez hit his 500th double in the first inning.

Minnesota Twins' Doug Mientkiewicz (16) is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning Friday. Mientkiewicz scored on Torii Hunter's two-run double.

May 07, 2004

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Donovin Darius said he's disappointed he didn't get a long-term deal from the Jaguars, and he'll be happy to play for the $4.1 million franchise number this year if he's not traded.

Former Packers DL Santana Dotson plows into former Dolphins QB Damon Huard during a 2000 exhibition game.

Rickey Henderson is back on the Newark Bears' bench again this year. He wasn't in the starting lineup for the team's season opener last night against the Long Island Ducks.

Minnesota's Lew Ford singles against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning Thursday.

Catcher Pat Borders, right, was called up yesterday when the Mariners optioned Ben Davis to Class AAA Tacoma.

Baltimore's Rodrigo Lopez delivers Tuesday against the White Sox. Lopez got the win with four innings of one-hit, scoreless relief in 10-3 victory.

May 06, 2004

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The "Spider-Man 2" logo will adorn bases over a June weekend.

Randy Moss is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot. It has bothered him since the final six weeks of the NFL season, and it is not getting better. Talking about the injury for the first time Wednesday, Moss made it clear he is going to play d

Disgruntled Green Bay Packers cornerback Mike McKenzie is without an agent again. Memphis-based agent Brian Parker said Wednesday that he had submitted paperwork to the NFL Players Association, terminating his working relationship with McKenzie.

New Nebraska coach Bill Callahan.

New Celtics coach Doc Rivers at a Red Sox game last week.

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, left, argues with first base umpire Joe Brinkman after home plate umpire Marty Foster had already ejected him from the game against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning Tuesday

Mariners starter Joel Pineiro fell to 1-4 after giving up nine hits and five runs (three earned) in six innings last night. The M's lost to the Twins 5-1

Michelle Tafoya, who made the jump from KFAN Radio to CBS in the fall of 1994, was named the sideline reporter Monday for ABC's "Monday Night Football," replacing Lisa Guerrero.

May 05, 2004

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Terry Bradshaw is down on Eli.

The recent return of Kenny Lofton from the disabled list gives Joe Torre a decision as to who his everyday center fielder will be.

Lyle Overbay connects on his first career grand slam Tuesday night.

May 04, 2004

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The Kid is all grown up, and he has an NBA MVP award to prove it. Kevin Garnett got 120 of 123 first-place votes to beat two-time winner Tim Duncan for the honor Monday, three days after his Minnesota Timberwolves won a playoff series for the first time.

Pistons Coach Larry Brown wears a Steve Yzerman jersey at his postgame news conference.

For the third straight year, ABC will use a different woman to report from the sidelines on Monday Night Football. The network on Monday removed Lisa Guerrero and replaced her with Michele Tafoya, who brings more reporting experience to the position.

Gary Sheffield’s lack of extra-base hits has been jaw-dropping: none since April 18.

Ichiro batted .350 in 2001, his first season in the major leagues. His average dipped to .321 his second year and .312 last year.

Ken Griffey Jr. is hurting again for the Reds.

Steelers' Ike Taylor returns a punt against the Rams at Heinz Field Oct. 26, 2003. Philip Pavely/Tribune-Review

May 03, 2004

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Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves has won his first Most Valuable Player award, the Associate Press said Sunday. The award is to be presented Monday. He's shown celebrating during Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

Pedro Martinez could be playing for the New York Yankees in 2005.

Closer Eddie Guardado and the Mariners face the Minnesota Twins, Guardado's former team, in a three-game series beginning tomorrow.

Jags QB Byron Leftwich was injured during practice on Sunday.

Defensive lineman Donnell Washington, a third-round pick out of Clemson, is raw but coaches like his potential.

May 02, 2004

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Jockey Stewart Elliott drove undefeated favorite Smarty Jones down the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby. Lion Heart, right, ridden by Mike Smith, had led from the star of the race.

Edgar Martinez reacts after striking out in a pinch-hit at-bat in the eighth inning yesterday.

Anaheim's Jose Molina scored with two outs in the ninth inning, the only run in a 1-0 victory over the Twins.

Lyle Overbay's double in the eighth inning tied the game at seven.

May 01, 2004

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Michael Boulware, the Seahawks' second-round draft pick last weekend, has a lot to learn as he moves from outside linebacker to strong safety.

Carlos Guillen, the Tigers' shortstop, said of his trade from Seattle to Detroit: "That's baseball. You know where you start but you never know where you finish." Guillen went 1 for 4 yesterday against the M's and best friend Freddy Garcia.

Raul Ibanez of the Mariners watches his two-run home run clear the fence in the 10th inning, giving Seattle a 3-1 lead over Detroit. It was Ibanez's fifth home run of the season.

Henry Blanco and relief pitcher Joe Nathan celebrate.

Ben Sheets of the Milwaukee Brewers

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