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When it comes to oncourt basketball mentors, Michael Jordan may be the best. His Airness certainly stands as the most revered and most accomplished competitor/instructor in Chicago pickup games at Hoops Gym. This summer, he took a special interest in Celtics rookie Tony Allen , who grew up in the Windy City.
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Rookie Patrick Crayton was responsible for getting Bill Parcells yet another win over his old rival Joe Gibbs. Crayton caught a 15-yard pass on fourth-and-10 before hauling in a 39-yard touchdown with 30 seconds
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Often their lack of experience is cited, but sometimes rookies show the most sense. Consider Kevin Boss , the suddenly prominent tight end of the Giants.
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On Monday, Oakland Aâs shortstop Bobby Crosby was named the American Leagueâs Rookie of the Year for 2004. Crosby won the award on the strength of an impressive offensive season and a stalwart effort on
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ST. LOUIS -- How do you beat the Greatest Show On Turf with two rookie cornerbacks, one of whom just arrived from the practice squad?
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Bill Parcells called Ben Roethlisberger the best rookie quarterback to play in the NFL since Dan Marino. Ben Roethlisberger and Dan Marino in front of the HBO cameras yesterday at the Steelers&#39; practice facility.
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They made five sacks and got strong play from a rookie cornerback forced into action when a starter was hurt. Several big pass plays were made, the kickoffs were good, and the punting was solid.
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In the NFL, where it doesn&#39;t take long for one man&#39;s soup du jour to become everyone&#39;s flavor of the month, the latest recipe for success has arrived: Start a rookie quarterback.
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Roy Williams wasn&#39;t the Lions&#39; most productive rookie Sunday, but he played a big role in two plays that helped tailback Kevin Jones, another member of the Lions&#39; 2004 rookie class.
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Joe Jurevicius felt like a rookie again. The Tampa Bay receiver practiced for the first time this season Wednesday and expects to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears after being sidelined most of the past year by knee and back injuries.
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The rookie running back arrived in town with a decorated r&#xE9;sum&#xE9; and the desire to fulfill a longtime dream.
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Chicago's Devin Hester may be considered the preeminent kick returner in the game but Ravens rookie Yamon Figurs has burst onto the scene.
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The Browns waived disgruntled running back James Jackson on Tuesday to make room for a rookie on their roster.
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The rookie did his part, holding the Los Angeles Angels in check during his longest outing as a big leaguer. Then the veteran finished the job, earning a save that trumpeted his successful return from a two-year hiatus.
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Edmonton rookie Sam Gagner, who seems to enjoy playing on the road, made the most of his first visit to Atlanta.
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The superstar springs a surprise.
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obby Madritsch, a rookie pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, was full of confidence Thursday night - even against the streaking Boston Red Sox.