Foreman Keeps IBF Belt In Majority Decision Over Schulz
Heavyweight champion George Foreman retains the IBF title with a majority decision over unheralded German Axel Schulz in Las Vegas. Foreman could pursue a July or August bout in Germany and has discussed a rematch with Schulz or a bout with Mike Tyson, though obstacles remain. Schulz, 26, believed by many ringsiders to have won, leaves the arena focused on a potential rematch in a future crowd-pleaser.
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Panthers Draft Picks Highlight Diverse Group
ROCK HILL The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their draft with a diverse group including chess champion Frank Garcia from Washington, Northwestern’s Mike Senters, Washington guard Andrew Peterson, Baylor’s Steve Strahan, Tennessee quarterback Jerry Colquitt who missed 1994, Oregon safety Chad Cota, and Boston College corner Michael Reed. GM Bill Polian credited late-round picks as potential depth builders while noting optimism about the overall class.
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Hitters Shine In Spring Training As Season Opens
Hitters show strong form through spring training with big weekend totals. Stars like Henry Rodriguez and Carlos Baerga pace the surge while pitchers struggle in final exhibition games ahead of Tuesday’s opener.
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Nuggets clinch final playoff spot with 102 89 win over Kings
Denver without Abdul-Rauf and Hammonds overcome injuries as Brian Williams scores 18 including 13 in the fourth. Mitch Richmond leads Sacramento with 32 but Denver seizes the No. 8 seed and will face San Antonio in a best of five. The Kings end season with 39 victories and a return to the playoffs after a long drought.
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Dazzling Falls Aims for Kentucky Derby Despite High Dosage
Arkansas Derby winner Dazzling Falls carries a dosage index of 6.20 suggesting the 1 1/4 mile Derby distance may challenge him. Trainer Chuck Turco and owner Donald Kroeger eye Kentucky after a 1 1/8 mile win at Oaklawn Park, with jockey Garrett Gomez noting the horse’s late speed and parity among 3-year-olds.
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