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07/02/2010 - Bessemer, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alabama A&M football player Maurice Thomas was fatally shot inside a nightclub in his hometown early Friday morning, The Birmingham News reported.
Thomas, 23, and two other men were shot about 3 a.m. inside the Getties Boyz Club. Thomas was pronounced dead on the scene.
Authorities said the gunfire followed an altercation inside the club. It wasn't immediately announced whether Thomas was involved in the altercation.
Thomas, a defensive back who completed his eligibility last fall, had 152 career tackles, including 38 as a senior.
<< Bobcats' Jackson vows to be trimmer, more focused
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -Back in the gym at the earliest time of his career in the offseason, Stephen Jackson is determined to become a leaner and more focused leader of the Charlotte Bobcats.Jackson is in Orlando working out as mostly undrafted rookies
<< Higgins, Panthers agree to deal
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -The Florida Panthers have signed left wing Chris Higgins to a one-year contract.Higgins was Montreal's first-round draft pick in 2002 and had 72 goals for the Canadiens in his first three full NHL seasons. He's scored just 20 goa
<< AL Central: Slowly but surely, Royals making strides
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Here's a trivia question sure to stump your buddies: name
the team that currently leads the majors in team batting average.
And no, it's not the Yankees, Red Sox or Rangers. Give up? It's ok, that team
would be the perenni
<< Lightning bring back Kubina on two-year deal
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman
Pavel Kubina to a two-year contract, bringing him back to the club he helped
to a Stanley Cup championship in 2004.
Kubina, 33, spent the first eight seasons
England to keep Capello as manager >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - England's Football Association confirmed on
Friday it will keep Fabio Capello as manager, despite the team's exit from the
World Cup in the round of 16.
Capello was under pressure after England lost to Germ
Dutch favor substance over style >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - This was not a Dutch team that the
legendary Johan Cruyff would recognize, but it is a team that has a real
chance to advance to the World Cup final for the first time since 1978.
The Dutch have moved int
Former Alabama A&M football player killed >>
Bessemer, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Alabama A&M football player Maurice
Thomas was fatally shot inside a nightclub in his hometown early Friday
morning, The Birmingham News reported.
Police said Thomas, 23, and two other men were shot
NL East: Injuries could force the Phillies to trade >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies' quest for a third straight
National League title has hit its share of bumps along the way.
Bumps and bruises that is.
Heading into play on Friday, the Phillies are third in the NL East and four
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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