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Denver Guard J.R. Smith Gets 30 Days In Jail

Jul. 1, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to reckless driving in an accident that killed a friend and injured two other people, a court official said.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa