AP - Peter Magowan, the owner who brought Barry Bonds to San Francisco, built a new ballpark and kept major league baseball in the city, is stepping down as managing partner of the Giants. The 66-year-old Magowan will retire from his duties at the end of the season on Oct. 1 but maintain an ownership stake, the team said Friday.
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Islanders G DiPietro sits out again
(AP)From: steve-shickles.net
Post Date: 2008-03-04 12:24:59
AP - Rick DiPietro didn’t practice with the New York Islanders on Tuesday morning, following his grandmother’s funeral, and coach Ted Nolan said the All-Star goalie wouldn’t play that night against the New York Rangers....
Packers' great Brett Favre retires
(Reuters)From: steve-shickles.net
Post Date: 2008-03-04 12:24:58
Reuters - Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett
Favre has retired after 17 record-breaking seasons, saying the
stress of living up to his high standards had become too much.
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Green Bay QB Favre retires
(AP)From: steve-shickles.net
Post Date: 2008-03-04 12:24:58
AP - After flirting with retirement for years, Brett Favre means it this time. The Green Bay Packers quarterback quit after a 17-season career in which he dazzled fans with his grit, heart and rocket of an arm.
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