Raptors fire coach Carter amid turmoil and playoff bid
Toronto dismissed Butch Carter after a season marked by a playoff berth and repeated controversies with players. He faced public disputes and legal battles including a suit against Marcus Camby, later dropped, while a separate era note covered Julius Erving seeking help for his missing son Cory Marvin Erving with a $25,000 reward.
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Lakers a little shaky in Pacers series amid internal rifts
In Indianapolis the Lakers struggle as Shaquille ONeal Kobe Bryant and Glen Rice face prime questions. Bryant returns from a sprained ankle with uncertainty, Rice clashes with coach Phil Jackson over playing time and a broader power struggle looms amid comments from Rices wife. Jackson deflects the distraction while Rice says he may need to prove himself to stay on the court.
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Emotional send off set today to honor Stewart
The U S Open will remember Payne Stewart with a 21 gun salute style tribute at Pebble Beach. An early ceremony at the 18th hole will include players hitting balls into the Pacific Ocean. Tracy Stewart will speak and all players are invited to join the final tribute. Jack Nicklaus contemplates a 45th Open and Vijay Singh adjusts his gear after eye surgery. Tom Watson notes the thick rough as the field prepares for competition.
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Frese tops WNBA free throw list in early Utah games
Stacy Frese of Cedar Rapids stars for the Utah Starzz averaging 6.8 points in early play. She ranks first in free throw percentage at 1.000 after 18 of 18 and is 4th in three point percentage at .500 while ranking second in threes per game among qualifiers.
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Congress urged to ban bets on amateurs
Kentucky coach Tubby Smith and South Carolina coach Lou Holtz urged Congress to end legal wagering on amateur sports. Holtz recalled Notre Dame’s 1988 title and said point spreads influence reactions to wins. Smith said point spreads are now part of the sports landscape.
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