Morris suspended four games after NFL ruling
Bam Morris, released by the Pittsburgh Steelers last week after pleading guilty to marijuana possession, receives a four game NFL suspension. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue cites conduct harming league support among parents and fans as the reason. Morris has not yet signed with a team and will miss the first four regular season games once he joins.
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Dixie Pre Majors District 3 Tournament at Fiverview
July 16 has Dixie Pre Majors 15-16 District 3 baseball at Fiverview Wh at 8 30 p m. A Dixie Youth 11-12 District tournament unfolds in Jackson with games scheduled.
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Sports TV Guide Highlights 8 P M List
TV listings show cycling from the Tour de France at 8 P M and the Summer Legends Shootout auto race series with Pim Hopkins versus James. Also ESPN coverage includes Yankees at Red Sox baseball and a 2 30 P M USISL All Star Game soccer, with SportSouth broadcasting Pedro at Oodpere.
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North Augusta advances in Pre Majors with 8 7 win over Greenwood
Kyle Watson delivered an infield single in the seventh to break a 7 7 tie and lift North Augusta over Greenwood 8 7 in the Dixie Pre Majors District 2 tournament at Riverview Park. North Augusta advances to face Newberry after Newberry beat Orangeburg 11 9.
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Maddux Delivers As Braves Top Expos 5-4
Greg Maddux overcame a toe injury to win his fifth decision in six starts. He drove in a run with a squeeze bunt and helped Atlanta extend the NL East lead to eight games as the Braves beat Montreal 5-4. Henry Rodriguez homered for the Expos, and Mark Wohlers earned the save.
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Cowboys relieved Irvin case is closed
Cowboys teammates react to Michael Irvin pleading no contest to cocaine possession in a deal that keeps him out of jail and allows him to join training camp. Owner Jerry Jones backs the star, while emphasizing commitment to NFL substance abuse policy and team focus on the upcoming season.
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Salaries soar as NBA stars ink massive contracts
The piece outlines multi year deals: Michael Jordan re signs with the Bulls for 25 to 30 million. Juwan Howard and the Miami Heat agree to 98 million over seven years. Alonzo Mourning may sign seven years about 112 million. Dikembe Mutombo joins Hawks for five years about 50 million. Shaquille O Neal courted by Magic at about 125 million over seven. Hakeem Olajuwon 55 million five years. Allen Houston 56 million seven years. Barry Bonds top baseball contract at 43.75 million over six years.
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NBC Eyes Viewers With Olympics Opening in Atlanta
NBC begins the 1996 Summer Games coverage in Atlanta with 171 hours of events over 17 days. The network paid 456 million dollars for rights and will spend about 100 million more on production to connect Atlanta’s happenings with homes nationwide.
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