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March 31st, 2010 
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The Atlanta Hawks are looking to make a lengthy run in the NBA playoffs. Their bench sure appears deep enough for the long haul. Joe Johnson scored 25 points despite an aching thumb, but it was the Atlanta reserves who came up big against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Maurice Evans scored 18, Jamal Crawford added 14 and Zaza Pachulia chipped in with his first double-double in more than a year, leading…
Rockies closer Street shut down again (AP)
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Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street has had another setback in his attempt to overcome the right shoulder stiffness that has bothered him all spring. Street was shutdown for the third time this spring Wednesday, a week after the right-hander said the plan was to see if he could work his way through the stiffness by going on a throwing program.
James unlikely to play for US at worlds (AP)
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LeBron James has a busy summer ahead. Maybe too busy to play basketball. Cleveland’s superstar said Wednesday night that he’s “probably not playing” for Team USA this summer in the world championships in Turkey. James, who was a captain on the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the Beijing Games in 2008, is eligible for free agency after the season and is scheduled to film a movie.
Pitt extends Dixon’s contract 2 years (AP)
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Pittsburgh men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday, ending any speculation he might leave the Panthers for a higher-paying job. Dixon was already signed through the 2015-16 season, at a salary of about $1.6 million per season. The new deal runs through 2017-18, meaning Dixon is under contract for the next eight seasons.
Texas 2B Kinsler expects to open on DL (AP)
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Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is expecting to open the season on the disabled list because of a high ankle sprain. The Rangers on Sunday acquired Andres Blanco from the Chicago Cubs partially as insurance in case Kinsler was unable to open the season. Kinsler says there is no timetable for his return.
Shock considering trading draft picks for veterans (AP)
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Tulsa Shock coach and general manager Nolan Richardson may be interested in trading the relocated franchise’s picks in next week’s WBNA draft in order to bring some proven talent to his depleted roster. Richardson said Wednesday on a conference call that the Shock will need experienced players to run the trademark “40 Minutes of Hell” system that he plans to bring to the WNBA…
Healed McCoy thrilled with solid workout (AP)
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Short passes, deep passes and everything in between. Colt McCoy hit them all. The former Texas quarterback showed off his healed right shoulder for NFL scouts for the first time on Wednesday, completing all 46 of his passes in a controlled workout. “I’ve been waiting for this day a long time,” he said.
Couples joining Woods for practice round (AP)
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Fred Couples said Wednesday that he’ll play a practice round for the Masters with Tiger Woods at Augusta National on Monday. Woods is making his return to competitive golf next week at the Masters after months of seclusion following revelations that he cheated on his wife. Couples said he’ll avoid asking Woods about his personal life.
Twins’ Span hits mother with foul ball (AP)
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Minnesota Twins leadoff man Denard Span hit a hard foul ball that struck his mom in the chest during Wednesday’s game. She was treated by paramedics and back in the stands minutes later. “My mom is feeling ok right now!” Span later posted on his Twitter account. Wanda Wilson was wearing a Span jersey and sitting with about 20 family members and friends near the third-base dugout.
John Andretti gets Indy 500 ride (AP)
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Andretti Autosport owner Michael Andretti is teaming with Richard Petty to field a car for his cousin John Andretti in the Indianapolis 500. The deal with Petty and sponsor Window World, which fielded John Andretti’s car in last year’s race, starts with his May 1 debut at Kansas Speedway in the Izod IndyCar Series race.
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