Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment

Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Serbia’s Krstic fears FIBA punishment after brawl

Serbia’s Krstic fears FIBA punishment after brawl
Associated Press – August 23, 2010 8:15 AM ET BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) – Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nenad Krstic fears a basketball world championship suspension following a bench-clearing…
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New Orleans Hornets sign point guard Mustafa Shakur
The Hornets signed journeyman point guard Mustafa Shakur, 26, on Monday. Shakur, 6 feet 3, 190 pounds, was in the NBA Development League last season with the Tulsa 66ers, an affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played collegiately at Arizona.    …
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U.S. finalizes roster for 2010 FIBA World Championship
With one exhibition game remaining and just four days out from the tip of the FIBA World Championship for Men, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo today announced the 12 players who will represent the United States at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
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FIFA probes alleged North Korea player punishment

FIFA probes alleged North Korea player punishment
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said soccer’s world governing body has opened an inquiry into allegations that North Korea might have mistreated players and coaches after the team lost all three of its World Cup matches.
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Soccer-Argentina begin life after Maradona with a win
Argentina began life after Diego Maradona on a winning note, marking their first game since the former coach’s tumultuous spell in charge ended last month with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ireland.
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FIFA probes alleged North Korea player punishment
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said soccer’s world governing body has opened an inquiry into allegations that North Korea might have mistreated players and coaches after the team lost all three of its World Cup matches.
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Can Cotto take any more punishment?

Can Cotto take any more punishment?
After suffering two beatings, it isn’t out of line to question if Miguel Cotto can return to form.
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Kobe, Lakers Cruise Past Boston For Game 1 Victory
Ron Artest proved it in his opening-minute scuffle with Paul Pierce, tumbling to the ground with a vise grip on the Celtics star’s elbow. Kobe Bryant emphasized it one last time with a rub-it-in 3-pointer in the waning seconds of an NBA finals opener that was already a rout.
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Boxing Pic of the week
Heavy Hitters: Boricua bomber Miguel Cotto (L) drops in on the reigning World Series Champions New York Yankees during a recent batting practice session to pose for a picture with slugger Alex Rodriguez. Cotto (34-2,27 KOs), who was previously seen in the ring last November in a losing effort to Manny Pacquiao, will be making [...]
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