HOUSTON READY TO PRACTICE
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With the Knicks ending a four-game road trip last night, Allan Houston said he will begin practicing with the team next week, a major breakthrough in his comeback.
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HOUSTON Â· As the Rockets approached Sunday&#39;s exhibition against the Heat at Toyota Center, Houston center Yao Ming was asked about yet another matchup against Shaquille O&#39;Neal.
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Gary Payton was back at practice yesterday. His third round trip to California since the start of training camp was, as they say in the trade, an elevator ride. Out on Saturday. Check on the family. Back on Sunday in time for the rap concert at the FleetCenter.
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Manager Terry Francona said Kevin Youkilis and Manny Ram&#xED;rez will come out to Fenway Park today to take batting practice today.
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Los Angeles -- Warriors coach Mike Montgomery could have his entire roster available for the first time this preseason tonight against the Lakers.
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Tupe Peko didn&#39;t practice Wednesday because he hurt his right foot in last week&#39;s 49-14 victory over Houston. Rick DeMulling has been limited in practice because of a bruised chest.
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OFFENSE: Expect the Cardinals, so powerful and varied in skill, to average five-plus runs. But this is no mismatch. Houston&#39;s attack is hotter and healthier.
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The Patriots start preparation for Thursday's season opener today, treating practice as they would a Wednesday session during a week leading up to a Sunday game. Led by head coach Bill Belichick , they move on to the regular season with little reflection of the five weeks of training camp.
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CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Detroit Pistons begin defending their title on Tuesday when they kick off another NBA season with a home game against the Houston Rockets.
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There is no simple way to replace one of the most accurate outside shooters in the game, but starting next week, barring a miraculous turn in Allan Houston&#39;s health, the Knicks will try.
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With the expected news Allan Houston is out for the preseason and likely out for the season opener, though it&#39;s not official, the pressure was on for struggling Jamal Crawford to produce last night against the Mavericks.
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NEW YORK âAllan Houston was activated by the New York Knicks on Tuesday after missing the team&#39;s first 16 games with a left knee injury.
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The Houston Astros return home for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series tomorrow with ace pitchers Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt ready to go against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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HOUSTON Houston Rocket Tracy McGrady missed most of practice today because of nagging hip and groin injuries. It&#39;s another sign that the two-time NBA scoring champ will probably sit out tomorrow&#39;s game against Minnesota.
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Allan Houston took what he called "a huge step" Friday toward his comeback, participating in a half-court scrimmage and setting next weekend as the possible date of his return from prolonged knee problems.
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Roger Clemens is ready to go on short rest tomorrow. The Astros don&#39;t need to rush him back. In a stellar pitching duel and defensive clinic last night, Houston beat the Cardinals, 3
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GREENBURGH, NY - There is no simple way to replace one of the most prodigious three-point shooters in NBA history, but starting next week, barring a miraculous turn in Allan Houston&#39;s health, the Knicks will try.