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Suspects in Taylor murder won't face death penalty
Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor because the accused shooter was a minor when the crime was committed.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that people cannot be executed for crimes committed when they're under 18, and it's a well established legal principle that others involved in the same case as a minor cannot face the ultima...Full Story
Top Cuban athlete still missing from national judo team
(AP) Top Cuban athlete still missing from national judo team
By SARAH LARIMER
Associated Press Writer
MIAMI
The Cuban national judo team prepared to return home Monday without one of its stars, whose weekend disappearance fueled speculation she is defecting.
Yurisel Laborde, a two-time world champio...Full Story Taylor murder suspects won't face death penalty
(AP) Taylor murder suspects won't face death penalty
By CURT ANDERSON
Associated Press Writer
MIAMI
Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor because the accused shooter was a minor when the crime was ...Full Story Dan Uggla leads Marlins to sweep of Nationals
Dan Uggla and the Florida Marlins will sure be sorry to have to leave Washington. Who can blame them? They've been there twice this season and haven't lost yet.
Uggla hit two homers Sunday to help the Marlins complete another three-game sweep of the Nationals with a 5-4 win. The day before, Uggla h...Full Story Uggla leads Marlins to sweep of Nationals
Dan Uggla and the Florida Marlins will sure be sorry to have to leave Washington. Who can blame them? They've been there twice this season and haven't lost yet.
Uggla hit two homers Sunday to help the Marlins complete another three-game sweep of the Nationals with a 5-4 win. The day before, Uggla h...Full Story Cuban team member missing after Judo competition
(AP) Cuban team member missing after Judo competition
MIAMI
A member of Cuba's women's national judo team left the team at some point Sunday afternoon following the final day of the Pan American Judo Championships.
As of Sunday evening, her location was still unknown.
"All we can say for sure right ...Full Story Uggla hits 2 homers to lead Marlins to 7th straight victory
Dan Uggla's second home run on Sunday was a go-ahead drive in the eighth inning that lifted the Florida Marlins to their seventh straight win, 5-4 over the Washington Nationals.
Uggla drove in two runs and has seven RBIs and three homers in two games; he hit a grand slam Saturday and has 11 homers ...Full Story Uggla hits two home runs to lead Marlins over Nationals
Dan Uggla's second home run on Sunday was a go-ahead drive in the eighth inning that lifted the Florida Marlins to their seventh straight win, 5-4 over the Washington Nationals.
Uggala drove in two runs and has seven RBIs and three homers in two games; he hit a grand slam Saturday.
...Full Story Uggla drives in 5 runs, Miller stifles Nats to lift Marlins
Dan Uggla drove in five runs, Andrew Miller allowed two hits in seven innings and the Florida Marlins routed the Washington Nationals 11-0 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
The Marlins' winning streak is their longest since they won nine in a row from Aug. 20-29, 2005. Florida (22-14)...Full Story Uggla drives in 5 to lead Marlins to win
Dan Uggla drove in five runs, Andrew Miller allowed two hits in seven innings and the Florida Marlins routed the Washington Nationals 11-0 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
...Full Story AP Source: Ramirez close to long-term deal with Marlins
(AP) AP Source: Ramirez close to long-term deal with Marlins
By STEVEN WINE
AP Sports Writer
MIAMI
With a new ballpark finally on the horizon, the Florida Marlins are beginning to loosen their purse strings.
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez has agreed to the framework of a $60 million, seven-year contract t...Full Story Gonzalez passes 1,400 RBI mark as Marlins beat Nationals 7-3
Ricky Nolasco joined the first-place Florida Marlins' win parade with six strong innings, and Luis Gonzalez passed the 1,400 career RBIs mark with a bases-loaded double Friday night in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Nolasco (2-3) took a no-hitter into the fourth inning and broke a thr...Full Story Marlins win 5th straight, beat Nationals 7-3
Ricky Nolasco joined the first-place Florida Marlins' win parade with six strong innings, and Luis Gonzalez passed the 1,400 career RBIs mark with a bases-loaded double Friday night in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Nolasco (2-3) took a no-hitter into the fourth inning and broke a thr...Full Story |
