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Left hander Dontrelle Willis to start opening day for Florida Marlins

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) _ New Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez knew long ago Dontrelle Willis would likely be his first opening day starter. And throughout spr

Roger Clemens no closer to decision about future

HUMBLE, Texas (AP) _ Roger Clemens was greeted by a group of autograph-seeking fans as he walked off the 18th green during a pro-am event at Redstone Golf Club

Bonds' pursuit of Aaron, implications for baseball top thing to watch in 2007

Don't expect too many cheers this season as Barry Bonds pursues Hank Aaron's home run mark of 755, perhaps baseball's most important record. But expect controve

Los Angeles Dodgers will all wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day News by

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Every player on the Dodgers will be No. 42 for a day. Los Angeles will honour the late Jackie Robinson by having all of its players wear his

Carlos Delgado returns to New York Mets following birth of first son

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) _ Carlos Delgado returned to the New York Mets on Thursday, five days after the birth of his son, Carlos Antonio. Delgado, who had gon

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NBA ref Crawford reinstated five months after suspension for improper conduct Ne

NEW YORK (AP) _ NBA referee Joey Crawford was reinstated by commissioner David Stern on Monday, five months after he was suspended indefinitely for improper on-

Seattle files lawsuit Monday against SuperSonics' attempt to move News by

SEATTLE (AP) _ Seattle city officials filed a lawsuit Monday to keep the SuperSonics from leaving town. The lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court was a co

MSG executive suing Thomas frequently used profanities News by

NEW YORK (AP) _ A Madison Square Garden executive who says New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas showered her with profanities was unsparing in her own foul langua

Minnesota Timberwolves sign forward Chris Richard to contract News by

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed second-round draft pick Chris Richard. Terms of the contract were not disclosed Saturday. The six-foot

FBI investigating whether veteran NBA referee bet on games

NEW YORK (AP) _ The FBI is investigating allegations that a veteran NBA referee bet on basketball games over the past two seasons, including ones in which he of

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Florida CF De Aza put on DL

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Florida center fielder Alejandro De Aza was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, one day after he injured his left ankle i

Giants send Vizquel, Lowry to DL

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - The San Francisco Giants finalized their Opening Day roster on Sunday with a flurry of transactions, including the placemen

Big Unit, Montero, Tracy to start year on DL for D-Backs

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that left- handed pitcher Randy Johnson, along with catcher Miguel Montero and infielder Chad

A's pick up options for manager Bob Geren and second baseman Mark Ellis News by

The 46-year-old Geren was the favourite to be manager all along, but Beane took his time interviewing several other candidates before promoting the former major

Chicago Cubs hope to wrap up playoff berth on last road trip News by

CHICAGO (AP) _ Lou Piniella called upon decades of baseballknowledge when the Chicago Cubs were scuffling for the first twomonths. He watched intently, took men

Philadelphia Phillies need strong finish to reach the playoffs News by

PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ A terrible start and a slew of injuriescouldn't keep the Philadelphia Phillies out of the playoff race. For the third straight year, Philade

Pitching coach Rick Kranitz decides to part ways with Marlins News by

MIAMI (AP) _ Short on pitching all season, the Marlins are nowlooking for a pitching coach. The organization sought to retain Rick Kranitz for next season,but h

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