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Canucks' Luongo week to week with strained groin

Nov. 24, 2008
Roberto Luongo has a strained groin muscle and the Vancouver Canucks' star goalie is expected to be sidelined at least a week -- maybe longer.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Mike Cammalleri's first career hat trick followed by Curtis Glencross's game-winner carried Calgary to a 4-3 win over Vancouver Thursday.

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Twins pitcher Baker out with groin strain

Twins pitcher Baker out with groin strain

MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Twins Wednesday placed pitcher Scott Baker on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right groin.

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Groin injury sidelines Kings' Kevin Martin

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin will miss 4-6 weeks because of a strained right groin.

NBA: Toronto 98, Charlotte 79

TORONTO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Carlos Delfino and Kris Humphries each scored 17 points Monday, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 98-79 win over the Charlotte Bobcats.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler