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It was the summer of 2003, and Samuel Barnes’ music career was reaching new heights.

WALTHAM, Mass. — When Shaquille O’Neal was much, much younger and a good deal smaller, too, he chose as a role model one of the most successful big men in NBA history.

North Carolina says assistant track coach Antonio Pettigrew was found dead in Chatham County early Tuesday. Pettigrew was part of the 1,600-meter U.S. relay team that won the gold medal in the Sydney Olympics in 2000, but the International Olympic Committee stripped the team of the medals two years ago after Pettigrew admitted doping during a trial against former coach Trevor Graham.

Usain Bolt is calling it quits for 2010, cutting his season short because of tightness in his lower back less than a week after losing in the 100 meters to American rival Tyson Gay.

While we’ve been obsessing over LeBron James’s decision and Brett Favre’s indecision, a real story – one of staggering importance – has pretty much been ignored. It’s a story of the NFL finally facing the truth about the frightening nature of head injuries, a story that could one faraway day lead football down the same […]

Every hoops fan dreams of that one special birthday when his pro-ball heroes gather on a court to see if he’s got game.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tyson Gay upset world record holder Usain Bolt in the 100 meters at the DN Galan meet in 9.84 seconds on Friday.

Welcome to the Newsone Daily Sports Roundup. #1 Knicks re-hire Isiah Thomas as consultant Newsone Analysis: While many will criticize this move, I won’t. For one, the Knicks aren’t bringing him back to replace Donnie Walsh. He is being brought in as a consultant. We can all agree that Thomas has a great eye for […]

Fifty-year-old, seven-time Olympic sprinter Merlene Ottey surprised many last week when she appeared at the European championships.

Jerry Rice was the 16th name called in the 1985 NFL draft. Emmitt Smith saw 16 players selected before he was taken in 1990. Their wait to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame was nowhere near as excruciating. On Saturday night, Rice and Smith will be inducted together in the Canton, Ohio shrine as […]

Welcome to the Newsone Daily Sports Roundup. At the end of each day, we will provide you with a recap of the top news stories in the world of sports. 1. Report: Brett Favre will play if healthy. Newsone Analysis: Can this guy finally make his mind up? I’m not sure whether ESPN dropped the […]