Plaxico Burress of New York Giants appears in court, gun case adjourned until September 23

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A hearing in former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress’ gun case in New York has been adjourned until Sept. 23.

Nelson Mandela to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at he 2009 ESPYS

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Nelson Mandela will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2009 ESPYS.

Bill Laimbeer resigns as coach of Detroit Shock

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Bill Laimbeer resigned as coach of the WNBA’s Detroit Shock on Monday.

Sources: Shaquille O’Neal-to-Cleveland Cavaliers trade not imminent

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Talk between the Suns and Cavaliers of a trade that would have Shaquille O’Neal playing with LeBron James next season has not gone beyond the preliminary stages and no trade is imminent, sources said.

Agent: Hedo Turkoglu of the Orlando Magic to declare for free agency

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Orlando Magic sharpshooter Hedo Turkoglu’s next shot will be at free agency.

Tennessee Titans’ Vince Young tells E:60 suicide wasn’t on mind

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Titans quarterback Vince Young told ESPN’s E:60 that he did not contemplate suicide when he disappeared last year.

Reports: Japanese wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa dies

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Japanese professional wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa died Saturday from an apparent heart attack after receiving a back suplex move in a match in Hiroshima, according to multiple media reports.

Connecticut Huskies coach Jim Calhoun released from hospital, plans to rest

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Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is out of the hospital, a day after breaking five ribs in a bicycle accident.

University of Connecticut’s Jim Calhoun hospitalized after collapsing

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UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun has been hospitalized after he collapsed following a 50-mile charity bicycle ride during which he fell and broke five ribs.

Stanley Cup finals: Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins denies handshake snub; Detroit Red Wings bitter

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The Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed by Sidney Crosby is another matter.