Exhibition game amid NBA lockout aims to gift fans in Atlantic City
The Game on Showtime features 16 current or former stars and tips off at 9 p.m. EST Saturday at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Tickets priced 25 to 500 dollars have sold sparingly, with only about 8,000 of 12,500 seats allocated. Players split into Red and White teams coached by Charles Barkley and others, with Michael Jordan not participating.
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Mayweather Set to Defend WBC 130 Title
Floyd Mayweather, former 1996 U S Olympic boxer, readies the first defense of his 130 pound title against Angel Manfredy in South Florida after a quick recovery from the Hernandez win. Mayweather, 18-0 with 13 KOs, emphasizes dedication and responsibility, supported by his father and uncles in his corner.
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Colbert and Costner Lead Celebrity Lacuna Golf Event
Colbert and Kevin Costner shot a tournament-record 14 under 58 to lead the Lexus Senior Challenge first round in La Quinta California. Larry Nelson and Sean Connery followed at 61, with Costner marking his first sub-80 round. The pairings determine prize splits for pros, not celebrities.
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Belcher signs with Angels as four reject arbitration
Tim Belcher agreed to a 10.2 million two year pact with the Anaheim Angels, becoming the fastest to spurn the Red Sox. Several other veterans rejected arbitration, including Roger Pavlik, Bill Swift, Terry Steinbach, and John Marzano, remaining free agents as teams set 1999 contract deadlines.
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Marzano
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Angels
Boston
Mo Vaughn
Anaheim
Red Sox
Bernie Williams
Albert Belle
Jose Offerman
Mark Portugal
Danny Bautista
Atlanta
Audette traded to Kings in midseason deal
AFFALO New York AP Buffalo Sabres forward Donald Audette, seeking a trade since November, was dealt to Los Angeles for a second round draft choice. The Kings offered a two year contract worth 3.6 million. Audette led the Sabres last season with 24 goals and five game winners. He criticized contract terms rather than money in seeking the move.
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Baylor names Steele as new football head coach
ACO Kevin Steele becomes Baylor's fourth head coach in seven years after leaving the Carolina Panthers following a sideline altercation with Kevin Greene. Steele says his goal is to coach college players, not the NFL, and Baylor officials won't disclose interview timing.
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Blues face slide as injuries test depth and patience
The St. Louis Blues, riding a 1-6 stretch and missing top scorers Turgeon and Courtnall, rely on Pavel Demitra to spark goals. General manager Larry Pleau promotes patience over panic as Brett Hull’s exit lingers in fan memory.
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