TRENTON, N.J. – The program that former football star Ray Rice was allowed into instead of facing trial is used rarely in New Jersey domestic violence assault cases. A review by The Associated Press finds that of the 15,000 people with domestic violence assault charges adjudicated in state Superior Court …
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Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox designated veteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski for assignment Wednesday and purchased the contract of catching prospect Christian Vazquez from Triple-A Pawtucket. Pierzynski, who signed a one-year deal with Boston in December, batted .254 with four home runs and 31 RBI for the Red …
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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil – A team official says Argentina striker Sergio Aguero is undergoing medical tests for a left thigh injury and that it’s still unclear whether he can continue playing in the World Cup. Argentina spokesman Andres Ventura denied a report by Argentine newspaper Clarin on Thursday saying Aguero …
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Bronx, NY – Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Fresh off his All-Star Game coronation, Derek Jeter came through with two hits and a pair of runs scored to help the New York Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Jeter’s second hit of the game preceded a two-run homer …
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Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox have declined the 2015 contract option on pitcher Craig Breslow. Breslow went 2-4 with a 5.96 ERA in 60 relief appearances for Boston this past season. The left-hander is 22-23 with a 3.20 ERA in 479 career games — all in relief …
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SALVADOR, Brazil – Cristiano Ronaldo is in the starting lineup for Portugal’s World Cup opener against Germany on Monday. The star striker has been bothered by a left-knee injury but declared himself fit and ready the day before the match. Nani was also in the starting lineup as the second …
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BEREA, Ohio – The Browns have waived offensive guard Jason Pinkston after reaching an injury settlement with the former starter whose NFL career has been threatened by a serious medical issue. Pinkston was hospitalized in 2012 with blood clots in his lungs and he recently battled the ailment again. Pinkston …
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Minneapolis, MN – Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Dallas Keuchel tossed six scoreless innings and was backed by three home runs as the Houston Astros edged the Minnesota Twins, 5-4, on Friday in the opener of a three-game set from Target Field. Marwin Gonzalez and Matt Dominguez hit solo shots and …
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Glasgow, Scotland (SportsNetwork.com) – Celtic wrapped up its Scottish Premier League season in style on Sunday, cruising past Dundee United in a 3-1 win at Parkhead. The Hoops were held in check until the 64th minute when Anthony Stokes broke through for the opening goal. A 76th-minute penalty from Georgios …
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Paris, France (SportsNetwork.com) – Former champion and last year’s runner-up Maria Sharapova and Czech slugger Petra Kvitova won their opening matches at the 2014 French Open on Monday. After waiting out a rain delay, the seventh-seeded Russian star Sharapova needed only 61 minutes to post a 6-1, 6-2 win over …
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