Tyson Found Guilty of Battery in Disco Incident
A New York jury found former boxing champion Mike Tyson liable for battery in a 1988 disco incident with Sandra Miller and awarded $100 in compensatory damages. The panel will consider punitive damages after reviewing Tyson's financial status.
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Daulton Signs First Big Offseason Deal with Phillies
Philadelphia signs catcher Darren Daulton to a 6.75 million three year contract, the first big deal of the offseason. George Bell files for free agency while Greg Harris re-signs with Boston for 2.8 million over two years. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh decline options on two players, and others including Fernando Valenzuela and Sid Bream file deals. Willie Wilson will not be offered a contract by Kansas City.
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Baseball's Winter Meetings Called Off
New York reports winter meetings were canceled as MLB and minor league negotiators failed to seal a new Player Development Contract. Major league owners seek subsidies cut, minor leagues want current funding preserved. aims were to agree by November 15.
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Rocker Named Lombardi Award Finalist for Auburn
Auburn defensive tackle David Rocker is named one of four Lombardi Award finalists. Other contenders include Moe Gardner of Illinois, Russell Maryland of Miami, and Chris Zorich of Notre Dame.
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Hlasek Stuns McEnroe in Paris Open Action
In Paris, Jakob Hlasek overcomes John McEnroe 3-6 6-3 7-6 7-5 while Stefan Edberg defeats Andrei Cherkasov 6-2 6-3 in the Paris Open second round. In San Antonio a grand jury indicts Spurs guard David Wingate on sexual assault charges linked to an alleged June 24 attack at his apartment.
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Leyland Wins NL Manager of the Year for Pirates Turnaround
Jim Leyland transformed the Pittsburgh Pirates from a fifth place club to division champions by adopting a calmer leadership style. He earned the National League Manager of the Year award after guiding a 95-67 season and fending off the Mets in September.
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Clemson Blames Georgia Fans for Bucking ham Controversy
Clemson officials say Georgia fans are behind rumors about Wayne Buckingham eligibility. They cite a pattern of attacks after verbal commitments from Georgia prospects and deny any booster payments tied to Buckingham. NCAA would not confirm an investigation.
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