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Suspect pleads guilty in Redskins star's slayingOne of five suspects charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and burglary.

Kobe scores 26, Lakers beat Jazz to take 3-2 leadKobe scores 26, Lakers beat Jazz to take 3-2 leadSo much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Celtics beat Cavs 96-89 to take 3-2 lead in seriesCeltics beat Cavs 96-89 to take 3-2 lead in seriesSomeone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance.

No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediatelyNo. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediatelyThe determination that helped Justine Henin beat bigger, stronger opponents time and again was fading.

Sen. Specter wants independent investigation into SpygateSen. Specter wants independent investigation into SpygateHold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if the "incensed" Pittsburgh Steelers fan in Congress has anything to do with it.

Reds recover for 7-6 win over Marlins in 10 inningsReds recover for 7-6 win over Marlins in 10 inningsThe Cincinnati Reds blew a six-run lead in the ninth, but Paul Janish singled home the tiebreaking run in only his second big-league at-bat for a 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night.

Owings pitches Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over RockiesOwings pitches Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over RockiesMicah Owings threw six shutout innings and Brandon Lyon earned his 10th straight save as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday night, extending their domination of the defending NL champions.

Rays' Kazmir gets $28.5 million extensionRays' Kazmir gets $28.5 million extensionTampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir agreed Wednesday to a $28.5 million, three-year extension through 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract's value to $39.5 million over four seasons.

Mota falters as Dodgers beat Brewers 6-4Mota falters as Dodgers beat Brewers 6-4Milwaukee's beleaguered bullpen blew another game, this time without the help of Eric Gagne. Juan Pierre hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Brewers 6-4 Wednesday night and stop a season-high, five-game losing streak.

5th person charged in Redskins safety's killing5th person charged in Redskins safety's killingProsecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.


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Double Threat Turns Heads at Marist Double Threat Turns Heads at Marist Marist seniors Colton Thomas and Ryan Bell have teamed together as a double play combination since they were both 8 years old.


Marist Hit Streak Reaches 67(2) Marist Hit Streak Reaches 67(2) Kayla Braud's 67-game hitting streak is believed to be an Oregon high school state record in softball.


Marist Wins Outright Title Marist Wins Outright Title Marist wraps up the Sky-Em baseball crown with a 11-4 victory on senior day.



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