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Barely a year ago, they were part of the Big Three that led to the highest expectations in the NBA, countless stories about whether their coach would replaced by Pat Riley, and the plummeting popularity of LeBron James after his Decision -- and now they may be headed overseas. Not only is Dwyane Wade open to considering overseas overtures should the lockout extend into the season, but Chris Bosh is, too, according to their agent, Henry Thomas.(The Miami Herald) CommentNow the question becomes whether it will boil over. Osi Umenyiora and Jerry Reese are back on speaking terms ... at least for now. A few hours after ending his one-day holdout on Saturday, the disgruntled defensive end agreed to meet with Giants GM Jerry Reese even though a source had told the Daily News that Umenyiora was vowing to "never talk to Jerry ever again -- ever." But while Tom Coughlin said "something good ... [Read the full article] NEW YORK (AP) -- New U.S. men's soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann believes his mix of international experience and American knowledge will allow him to improve the national team.Klinsmann was introduced at a news conference Monday in Manhattan. His hiring was announced Friday.The former Germany player and coach has lived in the United States for 13 years, and he says his understanding of the unique aspects of American culture will serve him well.He thinks U.S. fans will appreciate a proactive style and plans to consult with coaches in the country's diverse development system, from the youth to college levels.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.NEW YORK (AP) -- New U.S. men's soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann believes his mix of international experience and American knowledge will allow him to improve the national team. [Read the full article] The 49ers were busy during the lockout stenciling new slogans on the inside of their facility doors.On one exit door to the parking lot, players are reminded: "Take care of: Family, Self, Team." On the inside of another facility door they are encouraged to: "Work Hard, Stay Loose, Stay Focused, Be Accountable, Take Care of One Another."When they head from the locker room to the practice field they see a banner that tells them: "You are getting better or you are getting worse. You never stay the same."That last adage will particularly resonate with 49ers fans who have been waiting for their team to get better for most of the past decade. After missing the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons, the 49ers have seemed to be either getting worse or staying exactly, woefully the same.But all that is supposed to change this year. [Read the full article] 
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