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06/04/2010 - Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Legendary basketball coach John Wooden is still resting comfortably at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, according to a release from the UCLA athletics department Friday afternoon.
Earlier Friday, a release said Wooden, 99, spent a peaceful night, and added he was admitted to the hospital May 26 because of dehydration. However, no other information was released at the request of the family.
On Thursday, a report from CBS-2 in Los Angeles said Wooden was in "grave" condition and hadn't eaten for several days.
The Hall of Famer coached the Bruins from 1948-1975 and claimed 10 national championships over a 12-season stretch, including a record seven straight from 1967 to 1973. The Bruins also put together an incredible streak of 88 straight victories from 1971-1974. He also had four perfect 30-0 seasons and at one point won 38 consecutive games in the NCAA Tournament.
<< Ladd, Boynton in for Game 4
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd
and defenseman Nick Boynton are in the lineup for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup
Finals.
Ladd had missed the first three games of the series with an upper body inj
<< Briscoe edges Franchitti for Texas pole
Fort Worth, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ryan Briscoe won Friday's qualifying for the
Firestone 500k IZOD IndyCar Series race after beating Dario Franchitti by the
slimmest of margins at Texas Motor Speedway.
Briscoe from Team Penske earned his s
<< Another blow for Cleveland: Sizemore out for season after surgery
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Indians center fielder Grady
Sizemore underwent surgery on Friday and will miss the rest of the regular
season.
Sizemore was expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks following the procedu
<< Staten moves in front in College Park
College Park, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - B.J. Staten fired a seven-under 64 on
Friday to move atop the leaderboard after the second round of the Melwood
Prince George's County Open.
Staten finished 36 holes at 11-under 131 and is one cl
Brewers make numerous roster moves >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers made a number of roster
moves on Friday, including reinstating infielder Mat Gamel from the 60-day
disabled list.
Gamel has not played a game in the majors this season due to an
Flyers have two-goal lead after one period in Game 4 >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Goals from Mike Richards, Claude Giroux
and Matt Carle were countered by a goal from Patrick Sharp as the Philadelphia
Flyers hold a 3-1 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks after 20 minutes of action
in Game 4 o
Broncos give OL Kuper six-year deal >>
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos made a number of moves on
Friday, including giving offensive lineman Chris Kuper a six-year contract.
Kuper, a fifth-round pick of Denver in 2006, has started 42 games in his
career.
Mariners P Fister to miss one start >>
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Mariners pitcher Doug Fister will miss
his next scheduled start with what is being called shoulder fatigue.
According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Fister is expected to start next
Thursday in Te
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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