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Day: September 1, 2011

SPLASHING THE CASH!

Deadline day proved a hive of activity as football players switched clubs all across the United Kingdom. Helicopters took off and landed at training grounds the length and breadth of the country flying players to their new clubs. Under-fire Arsenal…

ISports Sports World

Frank Gore agrees on 3-year extension with 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frank Gore has his new deal from the San Francisco 49ers, 13 days before the season opener. Just as he wished it. Agent Jason Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Gore had agreed…

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Former Giants employee charged with embezzlement

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former payroll manager for the San Francisco Giants has been arrested on federal charges associated with embezzling more than $1.5 million from the baseball club’s employees, including players, and using the money for fancy cars…

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Nadal has shaky start to US Open title defense

NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Nadal’s first match as defending U.S. Open champion was hardly a tour de force. He would fall behind in a set, then come back. Fall behind, then come back. His serve was broken six times;…

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Yao asks that Hall nomination be put on hold

HOUSTON (AP) — Yao Ming’s agent has asked the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to set aside the former All-Star center’s nomination for a later year. Yao, who retired in July, was nominated by a member of the Chinese media…

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Tejada, Rowand designated for assignment by Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outfielder Aaron Rowand and infielder Miguel Tejada have been designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants, a major shake-up for the stumbling defending World Series champions. The Giants made the moves Wednesday, when they began…

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Ex-NBA player Crittenton waives extradition

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has appeared in a Los Angeles court and waived extradition proceedings in connection with his arrest in a murder case in Atlanta. Crittenton told the court Wednesday that he had signed…

iOpinion Our Eye

Addicted to gambling

Casino gambling, sports betting, lottery and bingo playing is enjoyed by many whilst for others it as an addictive and distractive habit. The uncontrollable urge to gamble despite the destructive effect it has on your life is defined as pathological…

iOpinion Our Eye

Mens Watches

Apart from telling him what time it is, a watch also indicates the personality as well as the stature of a man. Men’s watches have also become fashion items, as many guys show off their personality and preferences through wearing…