Maryland basketball star Len Bias died under investigation
Police probe into the suspected death of University of Maryland star Len Bias centered on possible cocaine traces after officials found a white powdery substance in Bias's car and reports of drug activity near the dorm. Authorities prepare autopsy results as family and friends react with shock.
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NBA players threaten strike as cap fuels movement
Previewing the 1987 season, the NBA faces a looming strike over the salary cap. The union argues cap limits player movement and salaries, while teams like Dallas and Milwaukee discuss trades affected by cap rules. Names include Aguirre, Magic Johnson, West, Malone, Curry, Price, Motta, Embry, Hayes, and others amid talks and potential coaching changes.
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Clemson Announces 29-Game Basketball Schedule
Clemson will play 29 games this season with 17 at Littlejohn Coliseum and eight ACC telecasts on Raycom Jefferson Network. The schedule includes three tournaments, ACC tournament at Landover March 6-8, and holiday events in Little Rock and Maui with matchups against Boston University, Georgia State, Drexel, Iowa, Northern Iowa, and Hawaii Pacific among others. The season opens November 12 versus Athletes in Action with a Nov 2-29 IPTAY Tournament and ends with ACC play through February.
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Bias Dream Ends After Sudden Celtics Pick Death
Len Bias dreamt of joining the Boston Celtics after being drafted second overall. He collapsed at his Maryland dormitory Thursday morning and died at age 22, shocking teammates and executives who had anticipated a bright rookie season and a pivotal role for Bias in Boston.
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UK Beats Japan 80-55 in Kirin World Tournament
Kentucky led Japan 44-34 after halftime and pulled away to 80-55 led by Ed Cavender 15 points and Richard Madison 13. Kenny Walker played 12 minutes scoring six as Kentucky advanced to face Finland after Finland beat Czechoslovakia 81-70 in the other semifinal.
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