Archive for ‘June, 2010’

Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Shelves Expansion Plan Until 2012

Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Shelves Expansion Plan Until 2012
Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Denver, CO, United States (AHN) – The Western Athletic Conference announced Tuesday it will temporarily shelve expansion plans until 2012.

On Tuesday, Commissioner Karl Benson indicated the league will not push through with its plan to replace departing Boise State.

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Complete-Lee Dominating: M`s Pitcher Keys Win Vs. Yanks

Complete-Lee Dominating: M`s Pitcher Keys Win Vs. Yanks
AHN Sports Staff

Seattle, WA, United States (AHN) – Starting pitcher Cliff Lee came up with his third straight complete game Tuesday, as the Seattle Mariners booted the New York Yankees 7-4 at Yankee Stadium.

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Tiger Wants LeBron To Play For NBA Champion Lakers

Tiger Wants LeBron To Play For NBA Champion Lakers
AHN Sports Staff

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – World’s No.1 golfer Tiger Woods has envisioned an L.A super-team Tuesday, citing the Lakers as the best destination for incoming free agent LeBron James.

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World Cup: Brazil-Netherlands Tilt Highlights Quarterfinals Action

World Cup: Brazil-Netherlands Tilt Highlights Quarterfinals Action
Andrew Lawn – AHN Sports Correspondent

Cape Town, South Africa (AHN) – With the 2010 World Cup Finals entering their final stages here is a look at the four quarterfinal ties.

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Tiger Shoots For Normal In Philly; Denies Rift With Caddie

Tiger Shoots For Normal In Philly; Denies Rift With Caddie
Tom Edrington – AHN Sports Reporter

Newton Square, PA, United States (AHN) – Tiger Woods’ life an been a bizarre journey at best for the past seven months. He believes things might be getting better for him, at least on the golf course.

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Lee Westwood Hospitalized With Swollen Calf, Then Released

Lee Westwood Hospitalized With Swollen Calf, Then Released
Tom Edrington – AHN Sports Reporter

Versailles, France (AHN) – England’s Lee Westwood was hospitalized Wednesday when doctors feared a swollen lower leg might have indicated the presence of a blood clot.

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Keselowski Cruising Atop Nationwide Standings

Keselowski Cruising Atop Nationwide Standings
Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter

Daytona Beach, FL, United States (AHN) – Brad Keselowski didn’t win last weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide race but he managed to finish one position in front of Carl Edwards, leaving him with a 247-point lead over the former champion.

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NASCAR Crew Member Suspended For Violating Substance-Abuse Policy

NASCAR Crew Member Suspended For Violating Substance-Abuse Policy
Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter

Daytona Beach, FL, United States (AHN) – A crew member for Richard Petty Motorsports has been suspended indefinitely from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.

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Phils Infielders Utley, Polanco Go On Disabled List

Phils Infielders Utley, Polanco Go On Disabled List
Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Philadelphia, PA, United States (AHN) – The Philadelphia Phillies suffered another major blow after losing second baseman Chase Utley and third baseman Placido Polanco to injuries. Both players join five others on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.

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Nowitzki Reportedly Opts Out Of Mavs Deal

Nowitzki Reportedly Opts Out Of Mavs Deal
Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Dallas, TX, United States (AHN) – The Dallas Mavericks are expected to go all out in retaining their leading scorer in franchise history, Dirk Nowitzki, who has reportedly elected to opt out of the final year of his contract and became an unrestricted free agent.

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