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Duckett Agrees to Deal With the Lions

Running back T.J. Duckett received limited work in his one season in Washington, finishing with 132 yards and two touchdowns on just 38 carries.
Running back T.J. Duckett received limited work in his one season in Washington, finishing with 132 yards and two touchdowns on just 38 carries. (By Jonathan Newton -- The Washington Post)
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Coach Tommy Bowden said McElrathbey will return to the team after spring break if he gets his class work in order.

McElrathbey is raising his brother, Fahmarr, because of their mother's drug addiction. Bowden was asked if McElrathbey's numerous responsibilities led to academic problems.

"I think we have been awful patient in that regard," Bowden said. "We've gone above and beyond the call of duty."

· BOXING: Wladimir Klitschko retained his IBF heavyweight title, stopping American challenger Ray Austin in the second round in Mannheim, Germany.

The Ukrainian knocked down Austin 87 seconds into the round with two left hooks. The American climbed to his feet, but the referee stopped the fight.

Klitschko improved his record to 48-3 with 43 knockouts in the mandatory defense, while Austin fell to 24-4 with four draws and 16 knockouts.

· SOCCER: Cristiano Ronaldo converted a second-half penalty to give Manchester United a 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. . . .

Matteo Serafini scored three goals to give Brescia a 3-1 win over Juventus and hand the Serie B leader its second loss this season.

In Serie A, Sampdoria was held to a 1-1 tie by Cagliari.

-- From News Services


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