Shaq's service with Cavaliers won't be secret
MORNING BRIEFING
O'Neal says he will handle security for LeBron James

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July 2, 2009
MORNING BRIEFING
Toronto Argonaut Arland Bruce is fined an undisclosed amount for his 'tribute' to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown. >>

TOTALLY RANDOM
Police report emerges in which Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall is said to tell police two years ago during DUI arrest: 'I hate Denver. I hope to get traded.' >>

July 1, 2009
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Bryant has waged a 'deliberate campaign' to make inroads in the world's most populous country, including visits and charity work. >>

June 30, 2009
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The Class-A Lake Elsinore Storm and the High Desert Mavericks combine for 51 runs in Lake Elsinore's 33-18 victory. >>

June 29, 2009
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Associated Press writer Gregg Bell playfully taunts the NFL commissioner about the difficulty of scaling Mt. Rainier. >>

June 27, 2009
MORNING BRIEFING
Owens apologizes during a fake news conference on the new Comedy Central series 'Tosh.O' >>

June 26, 2009
TOTALLY RANDOM
The minor league team shares its name with a squad in Springfield, the sitcom's hometown. >>

June 25, 2009
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The controversial receiver gets an earful from supermodel Joanna Krupa during competition on ABC's "The Superstars." >>

June 24, 2009
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The former NFL star will be inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame, in honor of his promotional work for the game. He joins fellow former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis in the Celebrity Wing. >>

June 23, 2009
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Jackson said coaching Rodman was motivation to "sit down and be quiet." >>

June 22, 2009
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The Cleveland Indians think pitcher Cliff Lee was jinxed after a scoreboard operator posted a trivia question while Lee was eight innings into a possible no-hitter. >>

June 21, 2009
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Red Sox closer says he could see himself pitching for Yankees. That 'splash' you heard is Boston fans landing in the Charles River after leaping off the Longfellow Bridge. >>

June 19, 2009
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Steve Wilstein, who got McGwire to admit to using androstenedione in 1998, has been nominated for the J. G. Taylor Spink Award and admission to the baseball writers' wing in Cooperstown. >>

June 18, 2009
TOTALLY RANDOM
The 'Tonight Show' host brings a 25-foot statue of a pharaoh to his stage to greet the Lakers' star. >>

June 17, 2009
TOTALLY RANDOM
The Dodgers manager critiques Boston fans, one of whom is television show host. >>

June 16, 2009
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With some female players emitting sounds as loud as a lion's roar, a crackdown on utterances is considered. >>

June 15, 2009
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The Steel City is home to this year's Super Bowl and Stanley Cup champions, but it does not have an NBA team. >>

June 14, 2009
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For every home run the Milwaukee Brewers hit during an upcoming nine-game stretch, the team will take $1 off the price of a $28 loge ticket for a two-game St. Louis series in July. >>

June 12, 2009
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Gavin McCourt, son of Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, is drafted in the 39th round by the Red Sox. >>

June 11, 2009
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Yankee duo confronts analyst Rick Sutcliffe about his assertion that A-Rod was helping his teammate at the plate. >>

June 10, 2009
TOTALLY RANDOM
A fan brings a bag of Yankees grass seeds to a concert at Fenway Park, in retaliation for Red Sox fan burying a Boston jersey in new Yankee Stadium. >>

June 8, 2009
MORNING BRIEFING
At tiny Rochelle High, with an enrollment of 14, Bonnie Richardson is the entire girls' track team. She successfully defended the school's state title by outscoring 56 other schools. >>

TOTALLY RANDOM
He's pulled from tour, but it turns out a Secret Service agent was a big fan of the center fielder during his days with the Phillies. >>

June 7, 2009
MORNING BRIEFING
A hypnotherapist says his specialty could be of use to Odom, if the Lakers forward is indeed addicted to candy. But he's not holding his breath. >>

June 5, 2009
TOTALLY RANDOM
During the season, the Magic guard wore a pair of sneakers endorsed by Bryant. For the Finals he's changing to shoes endorsed by Michael Jordan. >>

June 4, 2009
MORNING BRIEFING
Now O'Neal says he wants Bryant to win first title without him. >>

May 21, 2009
TOTALLY RANDOM
Scan the Clippers' website and you'll see Blake Griffin prominently displayed to help ticket sales for next season. >>

January 20, 2008
MORNING BRIEFING
Green Bay has its Packers, but whether the season ends today or in two weeks after the Super Bowl, fans will still have their fishing. >>

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