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December 19, 2007 Archives


Celtics lose showdown on foul shots with .1 second left

10:03 PM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

AP photo / Elise Amendola Chauncey Billups drives on Rajon Rondo during the first half tonight in Boston. BOSTON (AP) Chauncey Billups hit two free throws with a tenth of a second left and the Detroit Pistons handed the......

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Friars beat Sacred Heart, barely

10:01 PM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

After coughing up a 14-point lead in the second half, the Providence Friars came from behind and beat Sacred Heart tonight at The Dunk, 94-89. The Friars regained the lead at the 8 minute mark but clung to one-point leads......

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New York fans to present enormous pink slip for Isiah

12:17 PM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - Angry New York Knicks fans have prepared what they're calling the world's largest pink slip to demand the firing of coach Isiah Thomas. The fans planned to gather outside Madison Square Garden to urge Garden chairman......

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Steelers bench Anthony Smith

12:10 PM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Safety Anthony Smith, who gained notoriety in New England for guaranteeing a Steelers win at Gillette Stadium, has been bumped from the starting lineup by Tyrone Carter, according to a story in today's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The story noted that the......

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Projo Play of the Week

10:58 AM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to relive Eugene Wilson's first-quarter touchdown in sound and pictures. Play of the Week archive......

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Ray Allen hopes to return to court tonight

8:47 AM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - Guard Ray Allen said he hoped to return to the Boston Celtics lineup Wednesday after missing two games with a sore right ankle. Allen said he originally got the injury Nov. 24 in Charlotte when he rolled......

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Download today's Sports cover

8:41 AM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Rich Lee    Email

Sharaud Curry, PC's leading returning scorer, rejoins the team as the Friars prepare for the Big East season. Also, get the lastest on URI's new football coach, and the Patriots' AFC Pro Bowl team selections. Download file......

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