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Forward Jared Jeffries has turned heads with his remarkable shot-blocking and leaping ability early in training camp. The third-year player is hoping for a breakout season.
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For the blue-chip prospects who will compete at the world junior championship, which begins Wednesday in the Czech Republic, a defining moment awaits.
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Hollywood film executive Mike Jefferies could become the fourth suitor to bid for Liverpool this year. BBC Business News Online looks at the latest courting of one of the world&#39;s most famous football clubs and global brands.
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As the 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup begins with today&#39;s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have got to like their chances.
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Isiah Thomas believes Jared Jeffries adds something more important than size and athleticism to the New York Knicks.
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Wally Szczerbiak tested his sprained left ankle during the Celtics' light practice yesterday at Philadelphia Community College. But it wasn't until after the workout, when Szczerbiak dunked on rookie Allen Ray during a game of one-on-one that it became clear the small forward would be ready to play tonight against Philadelphia.
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Lawrie Sanchez is determined his Northern Ireland team give the supporters a performance to be proud of against Wales this week. The squad are due to arrive in Cardiff for their World
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Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck joked that power forward Al Jefferson looked a lot like Jessica Simpson these days. Don't worry, Jefferson has not traded in his size-18 Reeboks for a pair of Jimmy Choos. The comment, at a pre-training camp gathering of team business executives, media, executive director of basketball operations Danny Ainge, and coach Doc Rivers yesterday afternoon made ...
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England coach Peter Moores is confident Steve Harmison will be steaming in against India later this summer, despite the Durham paceman being told he requires a hernia operation.
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The announcement was made during Roy Williams&#39; postgame news conference that Rashad McCants was dressed and ready to meet the media.
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A year after their finest triumph, the world champions&#39; new coach has plenty to sort out to restore their dominance. By Chris Hewett.
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The Wizards look to prove they are better then their 5-9 record indicates and need more consistent play from Gilbert Arenas, above, Antawn Jamison and the bench to finally get their first road victory of the season.
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Jefferson averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in a 3-1 week to earn the Eastern Conference honor. He shot 52 percent from the field and scored 20 or points in all four games as the Nets put together their best week of the season.
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Already admired by his peers for his professionalism and accountability, David Wright, for the first time in his brief career, will be expected to be a leader this season.
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Today we&#39;ll find out just who the powerful Yanks will meet in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in three weeks. As the golf world gears up for what is sure to be a great spectacle, the
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Every other Suns starter has had his turn to shine in this season&#39;s supernova. It was just a matter of time before Johnson stepped into the role of leading man, too.
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Mark Webber&#39;s Jaguar team boss believes the Australian can emulate compatriot Alan Jones and become a world champion with Williams.