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4 hrs ago | Baxter Bulletin

MHHS band preps for Citrus Parade, Disney holiday week appearances

The Mountain Home High School Band will step out in two holiday parades in Orlando, Fla., on Dec.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, SEC Football, Summer Sports

Wed Dec 09, 2009

People

WNBA's Lisa Leslie Expecting Second Child a " A Boy

Tally up the score: Lisa Leslie is pregnant again. The retired pro basketball star and husband Michael Lockwood are expecting their second child - a boy - in May, she tells PEOPLE exclusively.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lisa Leslie, Sports, More Sports, WNBA Women's Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks, People

Sat Dec 05, 2009

Examiner.com

On the red carpet at the Hollywood Christmas Parade talking music with the stars

Several celebrities participated in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Examiner.Com's LA Music Examiner talked with many on the red carpet finding out what's their Favorite Holiday song.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports

Sun Nov 15, 2009

IGN complete

Tony Hawk and Live Like a Champion Tour Roll Into Magnolia Science Academy

Activision's Tony Hawk: RIDE Like a Champion interactive experience joins Anthem Blue Cross Live Like a Champion Tour.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

10th Holiday Cup to Feature Best in Women's Water Polo

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, November 12. THE United States of America, the reigning World Champions of Women's Water Polo will welcome five of the top ten ranked nations to Newport Beach, California this December for the 10th Holiday Cup.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lisa Leslie

Thu Oct 29, 2009

News.com.au

Smash 'em up

The gallery brought to you by: Your gallery is loading. You will automatically be redirected in 15 seconds Lisa Leslie was the greatest female basketballer on the planet.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lauren Jackson (2008 Beijing Olympics)

Wed Oct 21, 2009

WFAA-TV Dallas

She bears watching: Baylor 6-8 center will be a game-changer

The most talked about player at the Big 12 women's basketball media day was nowhere to be found Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Candace Parker (2008 Beijing Olympics), Summer Sports, High School Basketball

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Philly.com

Women's Hoops Guru: Guru's News and Muse: Leslie's Post-WNBA Tour Comes To Philly

The Guru interrupts what will be a loooong blog to apologize for some glitch that never put the content into the previous post headline about Lisa Leslie Don't fear because all will be re-addressed here with new content.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lisa Leslie, Nyree Roberts, Tyresa Smith

Thu Oct 15, 2009

ESPN

Chat: 2:30 p.m. ET Friday

Future Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie calls it quits after 12 seasons. Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, former Los Angeles Sparks and U.S. Olympian Lisa Leslie will be here to chat about retirement, the state of the WNBA, and her latest charitable focus on liver cancer awareness.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lisa Leslie, Sports, More Sports, WNBA Women's Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks

Sat Oct 10, 2009

ESPN

Tamika Catchings

When Indiana's Tamika Catchings is flying around the court seeming to be in about three places at once, she seems somewhat superhuman.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Tamika Catchings (2008 Beijing Olympics), Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker (2008 Beijing Olympics), Diana Taurasi (2008 Beijing Olympics), Cappie Pondexter (2008 Beijing Olympics)

Tue Oct 06, 2009

ESPN

Voepel: As usual, pressure doesn't put off Taurasi

Phoenix's Diana Taurasi swears she actually prefers it this way: being on the road, playing in an arena of people cheering against her.

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Related Topix: Diana Taurasi, Diana Taurasi (2008 Beijing Olympics), Summer Sports, Penny Taylor (2008 Beijing Olympics), Penny Taylor, Lisa Leslie

Sun Oct 04, 2009

SI.com

U.S. women's hoops team out to find post depth

From Anne Donovan and Katrina McClain to Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson, the U.S. women's basketball team has always been able to wear down its opponents with its depth at the post.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Tina Thompson (2008 Beijing Olympics), Candace Parker (2008 Beijing Olympics), Sylvia Fowles (2008 Beijing Olympics), Olympic Basketball

Fri Oct 02, 2009

The Shreveport Times

Jimmy Watson: LSU's Chancellor keeps 'em laughing

There was the time when Van Chancellor and his wife walked into a church and the only available seating was on the front row.

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Wed Sep 30, 2009

ESPN Feed

Voepel: Taurasi finds healing in hoops

The face of the WNBA? Think bigger. On Saturday, Lisa Leslie said Diana Taurasi "will continue to be the best [player] in the world." Sure, Taurasi has lost a few painful "big" games in her basketball career, but those didn't break her heart by any means.

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Related Topix: Diana Taurasi (2008 Beijing Olympics), Summer Sports, Diana Taurasi, Lisa Leslie, Sports, More Sports, WNBA Women's Basketball, Phoenix Mercury

Mon Sep 28, 2009

ESPN

Voepel: Leslie content with decision to retire

Lisa Leslie was smiling not long after it was over. She'd hugged her husband, waved to the opposing fans, gotten dressed, talked to the media ... and then was soon fussing over a little baby.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi (2008 Beijing Olympics), Cappie Pondexter (2008 Beijing Olympics), Olympic Basketball, Cappie Pondexter

Sun Sep 27, 2009

Arizona Daily Star

Sparks top Mercury, force deciding Game 3 tonight in Phoenix

PHOENIX a ' Candace Parker had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Lisa Leslie scored 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks forced a deciding third game of the WNBA's Western Conference finals with an 87-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker (2008 Beijing Olympics), Summer Sports, Sports, More Sports, WNBA Women's Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks

Fri Sep 25, 2009

Daily Trojan

a Wnba icon, Leslie's career comes to its end

Ever since I can remember, Lisa Leslie has been the face of women's basketball. The star from Compton was one of those figures that never seemed to age.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Candace Parker (2008 Beijing Olympics), Olympic Basketball, Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, Sports, More Sports, WNBA Women's Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks

Wed Sep 23, 2009

Philly.com

Women's Hoops Guru: WNBA Conference Finals: A Blend of Old And New Blood

As the WNBA's Eastern and Western Conferences launch their best-of-three championship series Wednesday night, a glance at the overall rosters reveals a passing of the torch to a newer generation in the 13-year history of the playoffs.

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Related Topix: Lisa Leslie, Summer Sports, Candace Parker, Shannon Bobbitt, Sports, More Sports, WNBA Women's Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks, Sheryl Swoopes

Mon Sep 21, 2009

Star Tribune

Two U.S. sprinters make run at history

American sprinters Tyson Gay and Carmelita Jeter flirted with history at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt, Sports, Olympics, Candace Parker (2008 Beijing Olympics), Pau Gasol (2008 Beijing Olympics)

Fri Sep 18, 2009

Boston Globe

MLB: Posada, Carlson begin 3-game bans

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended three games and fined by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl in the eighth inning Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Tina Thompson (2008 Beijing Olympics), Ice Hockey, Winter Sports, Lisa Leslie, Deanna Nolan

Olympic Medal Count

    Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russian Fed. 23 21 28 72
4 Great Britain 19 13 15 47
5 Germany 16 10 15 41
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
7 Korea 13 10 8 31
8 Japan 9 6 10 25
9 Italy 8 10 10 28
10 France 7 16 17 40

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