Braves Demote Rocker After Confrontation and Struggles
John Rocker was optioned to the Triple-A Richmond club after a tense clash with Sports Illustrated reporter Jeff Pearlman and a separate note on his pitching struggles. Braves manager Bobby Cox cited poor form as the primary reason, though a $5,000 fine for inappropriate behavior was also acknowledged.
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Smalley defies norms in women's wrestling path to Olympics
Iowa City athlete Dominique Smalley spearheads a pioneering bid as she eyeing 2004 Olympic eligibility. She won the Junior Nationals and World Trials at 165.25 pounds earning a berth to the Junior World Championships in Nantes France. Smalley trained at City High Minnesota Morris Colorado Springs and now Missouri Valley College aims for world titles.
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Smalley Bio and Wrestling Career Highlights
Smalley, born March 26 980 in Boone IA, is a 1997 City High grad now back in Iowa City after a year in Colorado Springs. The freestyle wrestler stands 5 6 tall at 165 25 pounds and has titles including the 1997 Sunkist Kids Open champion and 1996 Cadet National champion with a 1999 Minnesota Morris Open win and a 2000 Sweden tournament silver.
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Magic Bird rivalry renewed ahead of NBA Finals clash
Lakers vice president Magic Johnson welcomes a reunion with former rival Larry Bird, now Indiana Pacers coach. Bird praises Johnson while noting respect amid renewed rivalry as they head toward Game 1 in Los Angeles and a potential finals showdown. The history includes 1984 85 87 clashes and a late comeback win for the Lakers in 1989.
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Devils take 3-1 lead with late third period surge in Cup finals
New Jersey rookies John Madden and Brian Rafalski sparked a momentum turn as the Devils beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 to take a 3-1 series edge. They seek the Cup in Game 5 at the Meadowlands, aiming to honor outgoing owner John McMullen.
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Alford oversaw Pacers draft turn as fans doubted choice
Indiana basketball icon Steve Alford faced scrutiny in 1987 when the Pacers picked Reggie Miller instead of him. Miller became a star, and Alford later found success in college coaching before guiding Iowa. The piece notes long odds and evolving fan sentiment in Indiana basketball history.
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