Jordan era ends as new generation readies to take over
Daily Telegraph sports writer Bob Redd argues the NBA relies on stars like Michael Jordan to boost tickets and branding. He contends the league risks minorizing new talents such as Allen Iverson Kobe Bryant Vince Carter and Shaquille ONeal while clinging to past glory.
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Shaquille O’neal
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Southwest District soccer tournament opens with top seeds power
The Southwest District kicks off district play at East River Soccer Complex with Graham High School Gilas top seed at 6-0 in district and 8-4-1 overall facing Carroll County and Tazewell. Richlands and Graham hold key matchups as weather may delay games.
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Eleven-year-old John David Hunter wins Plantations Junior title
Bluefield Virginia dancer John David Hunter, an 11 year old Graham Intermediate School student, captured his first title at the Plantations Junior Golf Tour event in Canaan Valley on May 5 6. He tied for fourth at The Homestead with a two day 76 77 and tied for third at the 2000 Virginia State Golf Association championship in Richmond. He started golf at age four, mentored by locals Jared Taylor and Jeremy Jones, and learned from golfing parents Sloane and Mike Hunter.
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Anderson crawls through career slump with Orioles
Baltimore Orioles leadoff hitter Brady Anderson, 37, contends with a deep slump. He has a .180 average this season after a .261 career mark, with only two homers in 150 at bats and a .253 slugging percentage, the team's worst totals. He struggles to sleep and remains disciplined as he tries to grind out of the drought.
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Terry Crowley
Hokies Women Set to Face Big East Challenge this Season
Virginia Tech basketball coach Bonnie Hendrickson addresses fans in Bluefield about past success and future plans. She highlights 23 wins per year, NCAA Sweet 16 once, and exits of Tere Williams and Amy Wetzel. Recruitment adds 6-3 Nayna DuBose, 6-2 Erin Gibson, and guard Frances Recchia with Kacy O'Brien. The move to the Big East is seen as essential for continued competitiveness and academic integrity.
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Jones powers Braves with two homers in win over Marlins
Andruw Jones went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 5-3. Tom Glavine scattered five hits over seven innings for the win, with Jason Marquis and John Rocker closing. Jones's first inning solo shot and sixth inning two-run shot powered the victory, while Glavine posted his first win since April 28.
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