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Broward pet of the week
Ollie , a 5-month-old tiger kitten, is the cutest kitten at the Humane Society of Broward County. But he did not arrive that way. Ollie was chased by a dog up a palm tree where sharp fronds cut gashes into both of his front legs. The kitten's injuries needed emergency attention and required many stitches. Now, after weeks of recovery with a loving foster family, Ollie is happy and healthy but back at the center. He needs a new family.
To adopt Ollie (ID No. A355878) or any other dog or cat, visit the Humane Society of Broward County at 2070 Griffin Rd., just west of Interstate 95 in Dania Beach.
Adoption fees are $135 for puppies 6 months and younger, $100 for dogs and $85 for one or two cats. The fee includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary vaccinations, heartworm test for dogs and feline leukemia test for cats, microchip and registration and a 14-day healthcare plan. The adoption fee for rabbits is $20.
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Thunder sign G Wilks
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed veteran guard Mike Wilks.
Wilks has played in 229 career games with eight different teams over six seasons. The 30-year-old last appeared in an NBA contest in 2007-08 for Seattle, before the franchise was relocated to Oklahoma City.
Wilks has career averages of 2.5 points and 1.2 assists, and will provide some depth at the position for the Thunder, as Shaun Livingston (knee), Kyle Weaver (shoulder) and Kevin Ollie (knee) are all dealing with injuries.
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Recap: LA Clippers vs. Oklahoma City
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, including the game-winner with 38.9 seconds to go, as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Los Angeles Clippers, 83-79.
Jeff Green added 13 points and five rebounds for the Thunder, who have won two of three after a three-game skid. Kevin Ollie ended with 11 points and five boards off the bench. Nenad Krstic finished with 10 points for the victors.
"We had a great effort. Everyone stepped up. Kevin Durant is a special player. He competed at both ends of the floor," Thunder head coach Scott Brooks said.
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Florida Panthers return to U.S. after trip to Canada
The Panthers are back in the United States after an eight-day trip through Canada. On Monday the team practiced in Dallas in preparation for Tuesday's game at American Airlines Center against the Stars. Florida plays host to the Stars at BankAtlantic Center on Wednesday night.
Defenseman Keith Ballard returned to practice after missing a few days with a sore groin. Center Gregory Campbell was held out with a hip flexor, although he's expected to play in one of the two Dallas games - as is Ballard. Winger Radek Dvorak has missed all of training camp, staying home in the Czech Republic because of a family matter but is currently in South Florida and will rejoin the team Wednesday. Coach Pete DeBoer said he could play if he feels physically ready.
Florida has lost three straight preseason games and heads into Tuesday's game 2-3 in exhibition play. The Panthers lost at Calgary 5-2 on Sunday night, with former Panthers Olli Jokinen and Jay Bouwmeester both factoring in the scoring. Jokinen, the team's
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Finland names veteran club to defend silver medal
Team Finland named its hockey roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on Wednesday.
There are 15 incumbents on the team that finished second to Sweden in 2006, including brothers Saku and Mikko Koivu, who currently play for the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild, respectively.
Another set of brothers are on the roster, as Jarkko Ruutu of the Ottawa Senators is joined by sibling Tuomo of the Carolina Hurricanes.
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