Publication: USA Today

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 Documents

Expert witness: Clemens' DNA linked to cotton balls, needle

WASHINGTON -- Roger Clemens' DNA has been linked to two cotton balls and a syringe needle his former strength trainer said he collected, according to the government's DNA expert witness, Alan Keel, who performed tests on a variety of medical waste in ... [ Published May 25 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Roger Clemens, DNA, Cotton, Brian McNamee, Expert Witness

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 21 hours ago - 2 Documents

Leo Núñez

Marlins pitcher who used fake name says he's cleared to play

The Marlins pitcher who used a false name during his big-league career says he has his visa and is set to return to the Marlins.Oviedo, 30, pitched under the name Leo Nunez. He will have to serve an eight-week suspension from Major League Baseball, according ... [ Published May 25 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Leo Núñez, Fake, Oviedo (United States)

First Reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 2 Documents

Mike Matheny

Cancel the retirement party, Berkman expected back in July

ST. LOUIS_Talk of All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman's career being over turned out to be as grossly exaggerated Friday as rumors of the St. Louis Cardinals' demise last summer.Berkman, who feared that he had torn his ACL, instead had surgery Friday ... [ Published 22 hours ago by USA Today ]

Entities: John Mozeliak, Mike Matheny, Cartilage

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Lolo Jones

Lolo Jones, Usain Bolt in Ostrava

Britain's Tiffany Porter (left) crosses the finish line ahead of Lolo Jones on Friday. Jones was third. Usain Bolt reacts after winning the men's 100 in 10.04 seconds Friday. His season-best was 9.82 run earlier this month in Jamaica. Usain Bolt signs ... [ Published May 25 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Lolo Jones, Usain Bolt, Ostrava

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Len Berman

Steinbrenner family denies Yankees up for sale

The New York Yankees owners are considering a sale of the team, according to an article in the New York Daily News. And while the Steinbrenner family vehemently denies it, Len Berman says this may be the perfect time to sell the valuable baseball tea ... [ Published May 24 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Len Berman

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Kobe Bryant

Video: Kobe parody chides superstar for what used to be

Maybe when he wins the sixth ring, Kobe Bryant will be safe from backlash.Or maybe not."The Kobe We Used to Know" takes the superstar to task for his shot selection in this past season.We don't know whether the parody of " makes it more or less palatable ... [ Published May 25 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Kobe, Kobe Bryant, NBA Playoffs

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Snoop Dogg

Video: Snoop Dogg throws out first pitch

Snoop Dogg threw a change-up but he threw a strike.The entertainer tossed out the first pitch last night for the Chicago White Sox.And while he often brings the heat, this time he settled for a floater. He did pick up a win as the White Sox defeated Minnesota ... [ Published May 25 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Snoop Dogg, Brent Jones, Floater

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Olympic hopeful Breazeale chases boxing dream

As part of USA TODAY Sports' "100 Olympic hopefuls in 100 Days" series, prospective U.S. Olympians give their thoughts on the Games in their own words.Somehow Dominic Breazeale went from college quarterback to the USA's top Olympic super-heavyweight boxer. ... [ Published May 25 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Boxing, Michael KING, National Football League, Road Block

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 2 Documents

Ryan Carter lifts Devils to 5-3 win vs. Rangers

NEW YORK – Ryan Carter scored with 4:24 left in the third period on a feed from Stephen Gionta to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-3 win against the New York Rangers.The Devils moved within one win of reaching the and can clinch at home Friday (8 p.m. ET, ... [ Published May 24 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Ryan Carter, Stephen Gionta, Zach Parise

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 3 Documents

76ers stop Celtics cold and head for Game 7

How offensively challenged were the Boston Celtics Wednesday in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series? For a while it looked like they might get outscored by the New Jersey Devils, who were playing hockey about 100 miles north of Philad ... [ Published May 24 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Brandon Bass, Elton Brand

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 2 Documents

Gymnast John Orozco looks like rock star

John Orozco, a U.S. gymnast trying to make the Olympic team, stars in a new music video that illustrates his fighting spirit.Orozco shows off his strength and performs on the vault, still rings and high bar while mixing in tumbling in a new video featuring ... [ Published May 24 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Resonance, Illustrator, United States

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 2 Documents

Albert Pujols sheds light on a season of adjustments

OAKLAND – Albert Pujols' return to his three-time NL MVP form is not happening overnight, but rather in what Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia described as "drips and drabs.''Pujols has been more productive this month after a brutal April in which ... [ Published May 24 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Albert Pujols, Anaheim, Oakland (California, United States), Mike Scioscia

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"I have great trust in Dave (Wommack) and Matt Luke and Dan Werner and those guys," Freeze said. "They talk through it and if it's a split room and they're not sure, then I get called in. … If he's got Alabama and Ohio State (offers) and we like him on tape, pull the trigger."

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