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St. John’s gives former UCLA coach Steve Lavin six-year deal to take over Red Storm hoops program

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2010 U.S. Open: Venus Williams thwarts Shahar Peer to reach quarterfinals 09/05/2010
Venus Williams got through a tougher-than-expected test against Israel's Shahar Peer to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the 10th time. […]
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Storm surges past Mercury late for trip to finals 09/05/2010
Sue Bird made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds Sunday and the Seattle Storm advanced to the WNBA finals with a 91-88 victory over the defending champion Phoenix Mercury, closing the game with a 15-0 run. […]
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New York Mets will skip Johan Santana's turn in the rotation on Tuesday 09/05/2010
New York Mets ace Johan Santana will miss his next turn in the rotation because of a strained pectoral muscle, the team announced on Sunday. […]
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Sources: Houston Texans among leaders to sign Matt Leinart 09/05/2010
The Houston Texans have emerged as a leading candidate to sign former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. […]
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Maryland lures Army athletic director Kevin Anderson 09/04/2010
Kevin Anderson is the new athletic director at the University of Maryland. […]
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Duke senior Kyle Singler recovering from arthroscopic surgery on left knee 09/03/2010
Duke senior Kyle Singler is recovering from knee surgery. […]
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SEC men's tournament to be played in Nashville three more times 09/03/2010
The Southeastern Conference has agreed to bring the men's basketball tournament to Nashville three more times this decade, making Music City home to four events through 2019. […]
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Michigan State junior guard Korie Lucious pleads guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving 09/03/2010
Michigan State junior guard Korie Lucious has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving. […]
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2010 FIBA World Championship roundup: Slovenia eliminates Australia 09/05/2010
Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia 87-58 Sunday in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship. […]
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Chicago Bulls invited John Lucas III to training camp, according to sources 09/05/2010
The Chicago Bulls have invited guard John Lucas III to training camp with a partially guaranteed one-year contract, according to sources close to the situation. […]
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Atlanta Hawks sign veteran center Etan Thomas 09/05/2010
The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. […]
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FIBA basketball world championships: United States expects to look sharper after practice 09/05/2010
The Americans finally got into the gym for practice Saturday, the first step in what they believe will be cleaner play during the elimination round of basketball's world championship. […]
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Status of New York Mets ace Johan Santana still in question 09/05/2010
New York Mets ace Johan Santana's status for his next start remained in question after a bullpen session Sunday. […]
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Josh Hamilton of Texas Rangers: Signs point to 'not soon' for return to lineup 09/05/2010
Josh Hamilton's bruised ribs could keep the American League batting leader out of the Rangers' lineup longer than anticipated. […]
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Texas Rangers LHP Cliff Lee's Tuesday start in Toronto is in doubt 09/05/2010
Texas Rangers LHP Cliff Lee's Tuesday start in Toronto is in doubt […]
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Jim Thome hits homers Nos. 583, 584, passes Mark McGwire for 9th all time 09/05/2010
Jim Thome has tied Mark McGwire for ninth place on baseball's all-time home run list with his 583rd career shot. […]
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Report: Albert Haynesworth unlikely to start opener 09/05/2010
The Albert Haynesworth drama with the Washington Redskins reportedly isn't over yet. […]
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NFL cuts roundup: Michael Clayton released by Tampa Bay Buccaneers 09/05/2010
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday. […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers cut center Justin Hartwig 09/05/2010
The Steelers released former starting center Justin Hartwig on Saturday after efforts to try to trade him failed. […]
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Seattle Seahawks release veteran WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh 09/05/2010
The Seattle Seahawks have cut wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a team source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. […]
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