Dolphins try to escape LeBron's shadow
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09/07/2010 -
MIAMI (AP) - Miami is the home of the Dolphin Expressway, the Dolphin Mall, the Dolphin Bar & Lounge, Dolphin Termite Services, Dolphin Used Auto Parts and Dolphin Bail Bonds.
That's the way it has been in Miami for decades: Dolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins.
No more. Now it's LeBron, LeBron, LeBron.
Turns out a 6-foot-8 NBA superstar can cast a pretty long shadow.
With the Miami Heat's signing of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the NFL team that has long dominated the affection of South Florida sports fans suddenly finds itself fighting for attention.
The Dolphins' opener looms Sunday at Buffalo, and they'll dominate local sports news in September while the Heat enjoy their last few weeks of the offseason.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
It might not be a wise choice for several NFL coaches to sit down this season. Their seats are going to be awfully hot.Winning records are advised for John Fox, Jack Del Rio, Eric Mangini, Tom Cable, Raheem Morris and Lovie Smith, or else their tenu
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Donovan McNabb says his sprained ankle won't keep him from starting for the Washington Redskins on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.McNabb told ESPN980 that his left ankle still isn't 100 percent after hurting it 2 1/2 weeks ago i
<< Boise State gains ground in AP Top 25
Boise State has gained seven first-place votes to close in on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State as the top three in the first regular season Associated Press football poll.The Broncos remained third after a thrilling 33-30 victory against Virginia
<< White undergoes surgery on torn right Achilles
DENVER (AP) - Broncos tailback LenDale White has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles' tendon that will sideline him for the season.His uncle, Herman White, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the operation ``went as expected'
<< Toronto FC postseason hopes rest with defense
Toronto, Canada (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's a story that Toronto FC fans have grown
accustomed to. A strong start to the season that looks to be leading to the
eventual reward of making the MLS playoffs for the first time, only for the
team to have
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Darrelle Revis is on the practice field for the New York Jets, a day after the All-Pro cornerback signed a four-year deal that ended his 36-day holdout.Coach Rex Ryan says Revis is expected to be ready to play in the Jets'
Veteran Vikings defense ready for Saints offense >>
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Even with only three healthy cornerbacks to throw at the Saints' wide-open, pass-first offense, the Minnesota Vikings defense says it's more than ready for the highly anticipated rematch Thursday night.Perhaps the proud ve
Bonus program announced for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Following on the heels of the establishment
of 'Preakness 5.5', MI Developments (MID) announced Tuesday the creation of a
similar program for the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The 1
1/8 mi
Jays still have a lot to play for >>
Toronto, Canada (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pride, spoiler status, and individual
accolades. That's about all the Toronto Blue Jays have left to play for in the
2010 season. With the Jays now equipped with a 40-man roster at their disposal,
youngsters c
Roughriders trade OL Bates to Edmonton >>
Regina, SK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Saskatchewan Roughriders on Tuesday sent
offensive lineman Kelly Bates to the Edmonton Eskimos for an undisclosed 2014
draft pick.
Bates came to the Roughriders as a free agent in February, but was pl
Huskers' Lucky hospitalized for undisclosed reason
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed reasons after Lincoln police responded to a call at his residence.
The Nebraska athletic department said in a release Monday that Lucky was admitted Sunday night.
MySportsbook.com has the Cornhuskers listed at +2500 to win the BCS National Championship odds.
A nursing supervisor at the hospital said all questions about Lucky were being referred to the athletic department. The athletic department said there would be no further comment from the department or Lucky's family.
A Lincoln Police spokesman said officers responded to a call at Lucky's residence 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The spokesman said he didn't know Lucky's condition at the time he was taken to the hospital.
Lucky, from North Hollywood, Calif., started six games last season as a sophomore and was the team's second-leading rusher, with 728 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught 32 passes for 383 yards. He averaged 19.1 yards on eight kickoff returns.
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