Civil Rights Game highlights star-filled MLB weekend
MLB stages a Civil Rights Game with Bill Clinton Bill Cosby Muhammad Ali Ray Leonard Oscar Robertson Hank Aaron and other Hall of Famers. The Saturday Reds vs White Sox game in Cincinnati centers the tribute and promotes youth interest and the Freedom Center. Dusty Baker welcomes the event praising leaders in civil rights and baseball.
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MLB Civil Rights Weekend Highlights in Cincinnati
Events Friday through Saturday honor civil rights in baseball with a Freedom Center round table, a noon luncheon for Muhammad Ali Hank Aaron and Bill Cosby featuring Bill Clinton, and a Saturday "Wanna Play" Baseball outreach at Fountain Square. Frank Robinson to throw first pitch in Reds White Sox game. Beacon Awards presented to Clinton Leonard Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson and Bud Selig.
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Sanctions on FSU could stand after NCAA ruling
Florida State faces up to 14 wins stripped across 10 sports as the NCAA Infractions Committee upholds sanctions. President T. Wetherell denounces the decision while noting no coaches were involved and vows to pursue all appeals. The case involves 61 Seminole athletes linked to cheating on a music history online course.
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