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Ex-NBA player Corie Blount faces drug charges

Dec. 5, 2008
Former NBA basketball player Corie Blount has been charged with picking up 11 pounds of marijuana in southwest Ohio.
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Court date for ex-Bull Blount postponed

HAMILTON, Ohio, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Officials in Butler County, Ohio, say they have postponed a court appearance for former Chicago Bulls player Corie Blount scheduled for Wednesday.

COL FB: Oregon 32, Purdue 26 (2OT)

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 13 (UPI) -- LeGarrette Blount scored on a 3-yard touchdown run in the second overtime Saturday, delivering 14th-ranked Oregon a 32-26 victory over Purdue.

Gay couple escape marriage fraud charge

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 1 (UPI) -- Authorities say two gay men who allegedly deceived a Virginia court clerk into marrying them won't be prosecuted for fraud.

Blount-brand clam chowder is recalled

WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of Blount-brand New England clam chowder because of a labeling error.
Hansbrough named college player of year

Hansbrough named college player of year

SAN ANTONIO, April 4 (UPI) -- North Carolina star Tyler Hansbrough was awarded the Oscar Robertson Trophy Friday as the nation's top college basketball player.

Alabama mayor focus of SEC investigation

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 11 (UPI) -- The mayor of Birmingham, Ala., is being investigated to determine if he gave favors to a local investment banking firm, the U.S. securities watchdog said.

NBA: Atlanta 97, Miami 94

ATLANTA, March 8 (UPI) -- Joe Johnson scored 39 points Saturday and the Atlanta Hawks held on to beat Miami 97-94.

NBA: Minnesota 99, Denver 94

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Mark Blount had 24 points and eight rebounds Wednesday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets, 99-94.

NBA: Minnesota 94, Detroit 90 (OT)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Minnesota's Mark Blount hit his only three-point shot attempt for the clinching points Monday in a 94-90 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons.

NBA: Minnesota 104, LA Clippers 96

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Kevin Garnett had 25 points and 10 rebounds Saturday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-96.

NBA: Minnesota 110, Boston 85

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Marcus Banks helped beat his former team Monday with 20 points and six assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves blasted the Boston Celtics, 110-85.

NBA: Minnesota 96, Houston 92

HOUSTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- The Timberwolves got a 96-92 victory over the Rockets Friday night at the Toyota Center in its first game since a 10-player trade deal with the Celtics.

Man gets 20 years for killing son's bully

ORLANDO, July 27 (UPI) -- A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing a teenager he claimed was bullying his son.

Bulls waive veteran Corie Blount

CHICAGO, March 2 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bulls Tuesday waived 35-year-old forward Corie Blount, who had been placed on the injured list during the weekend.

NBA: Boston 117, Orlando 96

BOSTON, March 1 (UPI) -- Mark Blount set career highs with 28 points and 21 rebounds Monday to lead the Boston Celtics to a 117-96 triumph over the Orlando Magic.
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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