Rickert leaves Gophers for agent to pursue NBA path
Rick Rickert, a 6-11 forward who played two seasons at Minnesota, signs with agent Bill Duffy and forfeits college eligibility. He worked out for NBA teams in Bradenton after planned Timberwolves workout, weights up to 225 pounds, with the draft set for June 26.
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Kansas names Perkins new athletic director
Lawrence Kansas Lew Perkins was named athletic director at the University of Kansas on Tuesday ending a months long search for a replacement for Al Bohl who was fired Perkins who d been athletic director at Connecticut since 1990 will be charged with building Kansas football program to competitive I A standards a similar challenge to what he faced at Connecticut
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Virginia Governor presses NCAA mediation on ACC expansion
Virginia Gov Mark Warner urged NCAA or an outside mediator to resolve the ACC expansion dispute to avoid costly litigation. He said Virginia and Virginia Tech should stay in major conferences, while NCAA president Myles Brand said the NCAA has no authority though it will offer assistance including mediation.
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Crawley Sprains Neck in WNBA Collision Versus Mystics
Washington-San Antonio Silver Stars forward Sylvia Crawley sprained her neck and was stretchered off during a Tuesday game with the Washington Mystics. She remained hospitalized overnight at George Washington Hospital for further evaluation after colliding with Tonya Washington while diving for a loose ball.
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Ames-Virgil Carr longtime charity leader dies at 63
Virgil Carr, former All-America wrestler for Iowa State who later led United Way of Detroit, died in Detroit on May 30 from stroke complications at age 63. Carr placed fourth at 157 pounds in the 1961 NCAA championships and third nationally at 157 in 1963, after winning Waterloo East state titles in 1957 and 1958.
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UNI star clears big hurdles at NCAA championships
Burke Bockman, UNI senior, heads to Sacramento to run the 400 hurdles at the NCAA Division I Championships after strong regional times. Coach Bucknam praises his work ethic and predicts a possible finals appearance as UNI fields five competitors including Nikki Nelson and the 1,600 relay quartet.
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Nets face pivotal Game 4 after Devils win Stanley Cup
New Jersey seeks turnaround in NBA Finals Game 4 at Continental Airlines Arena as Nets chase a title with a 3-1 deficit to the Spurs. Kenyon Martin urges urgency while Tim Duncan and Tony Parker pace the Spurs in a series that could crown San Antonio.
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Playoff Schedule and Key Game Notes
Tonight San Antonio visits New Jersey at 7 30 p m with San Antonio leading 2 1 in the series. Friday and Sunday matchups set 7 30 p m at San Antonio if needed and a potential Wednesday June 18 game if necessary. All games on ABC. Nets faltered late in Game 3 as Martin missed four shots down the stretch after Kidd led Game 2 victory.
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Devils Clinch Third Stanley Cup in Nine Years
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Anaheim Mighty Ducks 3-0 in Game 7 at Continental Airlines Arena to win their third Stanley Cup in nine years. Captain Scott Stevens praised the team’s hard work and character as they completed the championship run.
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Buick Scramble 4 Person Best Shot at Exit 13
Four person Buick scramble sponsored by Allen Motor Co. held at Exit 13 three miles east of Ely. Entry fee eight cents per person. Participants compete in best shot format with prizes to top teams.
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Lisbon Softball Cruises Past Marion 16-0 in Six Innings
Lisbon blunted Marion with 16 runs on six hits and six Marion errors at Les Hippie Athletic Complex. Dan ielle Boggs allowed four hits for the Lions who improved to 6-2 as Marion fell to 3-4 in a one sided Wamac contest. Meegan Morningstar and Jessica Clark added two RBI apiece in the decisive sixth inning.
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