Covington says he's grateful to Cowell
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While some "American Idol" contestants might fear Simon Cowell's biting criticism, Bucky Covington says he's grateful for it.
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Former Wizard Jarvis Hayes is now a Piston and says he finally feels confident on the court, two years removed from major knee injuries.
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The game was on the line and Chris Simms had no intention of abandoning his teammates. Speaking publicly for the first time since having his spleen removed following a game last month, the Tampa Bay quarterback said Thursday he's not second-guessing himself about remaining on the field with an injury that possibly ended his season.
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Ron Gardenhire spotted Jacque Jones in the lobby of the team hotel Tuesday morning. Still coping with the death of his father, Jones didn&#39;t hesitate to tell his manager how he felt.
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In the end, respect to Pedro Martinez was money. Oh, he may have felt that Red Sox owner John Henry and president Larry Lucchino dissed him because they did not immediately give him what he felt he is worth.
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SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Minnesota Timberwolves vice president Kevin McHale says he, too, wants to reach an agreement with Latrell Sprewell on a contract extension before the regular season begins.
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The few who came to watch embraced the significance of the evening, so even as Alonzo Mourning sat down for the final time with 7:50 left in the fourth quarter, they showed their gratitude
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It wasn't hard for college basketball coaches to get to know NCAA president Myles Brand. He went and met them.
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His is a thankless job, but he handles it with great humility. He is the vice president of calculations and possibilities for the NFL and each year at this time he runs through a "worst-case scenario" exercise. Never before has he had to deliver devastating news to his superiors -- until this week, that is.
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LOS ANGELES -- During his acceptance speech after winning the Heisman Trophy two years ago, USC quarterback Carson Palmer thanked a host of people including family, coaches and teammates.
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Rudolph W. Giuliani, who was hospitalized overnight this week, said he was âfeeling good, I got a good nightâs sleep.â
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Kevin Garnett was accorded the highest level of fan appreciation the NBA can offer.
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After a successful and pain-free practice Friday afternoon, Vince Carter was asked if he had a Christmas wish. He smiled and quickly replied that he had already received his gift: he is playing for the Nets.
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Most of you know that I was dismissed as the University of Mississippi&#39;s head football coach this morning. I have a lot of people to thank.
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The ovation was loud and long, the crowd sending a message to Mark Buehrle as he walked off the mound. Whether the fans were thanking him or telling him it's about time can be debated. This can't: Buehrle had his best game in months, and the Chicago White Sox got a much-needed victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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As 2007 turns into 2008, and with the Celtics winning with such proficiency and ease, it is time to salute Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, and the team's owners. I know they haven't won anything yet. But so far, to borrow a phrase from Mike Huckabee . . . shazam!
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GREEN BAY - As he makes his unheard-of 200th consecutive regular-season start at quarterback tonight, Brett Favre is thankful his father, Irvin, taught him everything he knew about playing the position back at Hancock North Central High School in Kiln