Drake's Shelton waits on Colorado coaching decision
Drake football coach Chuck Shelton remains the frontrunner for the Colorado job after a Boulder interview. A second candidate is to be interviewed Tuesday with a decision expected by midweek. Eddie Crowder and university officials praise the program while Shelton says he is 98 percent likely to accept if offered.
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Testimony Opens in NCAA Antitrust Suit in Oklahoma City
Federal judge hears University of Georgia president Dr. Fred Davison say NCAA membership is essential to play but costly and that the association should not run schools’ business end. Oklahoma and Georgia seek to invalidate four year 263.5 million ABC CBS contract and 17.6 million Turner deal. CFA funds the suit with volunteers andpledged support.
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Lakers face do-or-die Game Six after 135-102 loss
The Lakers trail 3-2 to the 76ers after a 135-102 defeat as Philadelphia bottled up Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with a zone-like defense. Dawkins led Philly with 20 points while coach Billy Cunningham praised team defense.
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Iowa high schools favor expanding football playoffs to 16 teams
A majority of Iowa high schools support expanding the four smallest classes from eight to 16 playoff qualifiers. Survey results show 3A 54 13 2A 48 27 1A 52 22 and A 61 19 voted yes. Regular season lengths split 3A nine games plus, 2A eight games, mixed for others.
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Former Wells Fargo officer gets jail, probation in embezzlement case
Los Angeles police report Gene Kawakami former Wells Fargo manager received 60 days in jail three years probation and a $3000 fine after pleading guilty to one count of misapplication of bank funds for an unauthorized $175000 loan to Harold Rossfields Smith.
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Clippers to Los Angeles move pact sparks arena debate
The Los Angeles Coliseum Commission announced a three year deal to move the San Diego Clippers to the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Officials had not yet discussed the plan with the NBA but talked with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and other club owners. The team posted a 17-65 record and drew 5 477 fans per game, the league's lowest.
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Rockets weighing offers as team denies sale plans
Houston officials said the Rockets are fielding inquiries from about four to five potential buyers. General Manager Ray Patterson confirmed interest in selling, while Gavin Maloof stated the club is not on the market. Bud Reynolds declined further comment.
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Brewers Cecil Cooper named AL Player of the Week
Cecil Cooper of the Milwaukee Brewers was named American League Player of the Week for May 31 through June 6. He led the league with a .360 average and hit .476 over the span with 10 hits in 21 at bats, four home runs, seven RBIs, and a 1.143 slugging percentage.
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Rodriguez Defends European Heavyweight Crown in Paris
Frenchman Lucien Rodriguez won a unanimous 12 round decision over Alfredo Evangelista to defend his European heavyweight title. It was Rodriguez's fourth title defense and the first time he beat Evangelista in four meetings. Rodriguez improved to 33 wins seven losses and one draw while Evangelista fell to 56-6-4.
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Veteran AL umpire Lou DiMuro dies after car crash in Arlington
Lou DiMuro, 51, an American League umpire, died after a car struck him on a Arlington street near Arlington Stadium. He officiated White Sox vs Rangers, then died at Arlington Memorial Hospital after CPR by two nurses. DiMuro, second in AL seniority, had umpired World Series games and All-Star selections.
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