Allen's optimism is guarded
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While Celtics guard Ray Allen would love to be an All-Star, he hopes it won't be because his friend and fellow ex-Connecticut star Caron Butler can't play.
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Sen. George Allen attempted to steer his campaign away from accusations of racial insensitivity Monday night with a two-minute, statewide television ad touting the need to focus on "the real issues," such as support for U.S. troops in Iraq.
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Robert Allenby finished his round around lunchtime, and left PGA National thinking he'd be within two of three shots of the lead by day's end. He ultimately was wrong, and probably thrilled.
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He&#39;s confident despite having to accept less money than Oscar de La Hoya and bowing to a weight limit. By Jim Jenkins -- Bee Staff Writer.
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The Sporting News - Hope comes in many forms in the NBA.\
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American Bob Estes is confident he can win the Australian PGA championship going into today&#39;s final round at Coolum on Queensland&#39;s Sunshine Coast.
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Joseph Jefferson's right knee might never be completely healthy. He can't worry about it now.
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A stubborn optimism flows through the Knicks&#39; locker room most nights, no matter the location or the opponent. Reality usually creeps in by the end of the evening.
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Celtics coach Doc Rivers pleaded with Sixers guard Willie Green to give Celtics guard Tony Allen a knee pep talk when the teams crossed paths yesterday morning.
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While "The Big Three" sounds good to Celtics guard Tony Allen, "The Big Four" sounds better.
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Despite hearing three weeks ago the Celtics might acquire Ray Allen, Celtics coach Doc Rivers hasn't thought much about how his reconfigured team will play.
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A day after being returned to the Knicks&#39; starting lineup because of Jamal Crawford&#39;s injured big toe, Allan Houston was happy to be there but tentative about how many minutes he could play.
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Glenn McGrath remains optimistic of playing in the second Ashes Test against England despite a blistered heel.
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Ray Allen's spotlight during his sold-out return to KeyArena last night was stolen by the other two Celtics stars with whom he shares the spotlight.
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Spike Lee beamed as he greeted players, who spoke confidently and optimistically about how different things will be this season. Just like nearly every other team opening training camp, the New York Knicks believe better days are ahead.
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It's safe to say Ray Allen's sore right ankle feels good now. Allen missed the Celtics' previous two games before last night's 87-85 loss to the Pistons at TD Banknorth Garden with an ankle injury that has been bothering him since Nov. 24 at Charlotte. But the seven-time All-Star came back strong, scoring 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting and nailing ...
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Paul Allen&#39;s money and vision recently gave the world its first privately financed space flights. Why can&#39;t his football team get a yard?