Milan denounces report on Valvano to Philips Milan
An Italian basketball executive denied a Milan paper report that Philips Milan was negotiating with Jim Valvano and could sign him for next season. Cappellari said the claim is groundless and that coaching changes are decided at season end.
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Shackleford Faces Marijuana Arrest Tainting Pro Basketball Fall
Charles Shackleford, linked to a point shaving probe from his NC State days, was arrested in Orange New Jersey on a possession charge after detectives found a stamp sized amount of marijuana in his coat pocket. He posted bail and was released. Nets forward has drawn scrutiny amid the wider investigation.
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Fort Dodge boxer finalist at amateur championships
Fort Dodge boxer Jeremy Williams and Oscar de la Hoya reach the finals of the U S amateur championships as a new computerized scoring system replaces the old judges method at the World Arena. Williams defends the 178 pound title while De la Hoya competes at 125 pounds.
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U.S
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Los Angeles
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Patrick Byrd
Flint
Mich
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Clifford Gray
Regis edges Marion to take district title on late steal
Regis overcame a 23-23 halftime tie to win 59-47 as Matt Brunson and Jason Haefner sparked a late surge with free throws and a three point play. Breitbach praised tighter defense and reduced penetration as Regis shot 54 percent in the second half.
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Washington Dubuque Wahlert sub state basketball trip offered
Washington students are reminded of chartered pep buses to the Tuesday sub state game against Dubuque Wahlert in Dubuque. The 7 p.m. game will be at the Five Flags Center. Bus cost is 7 dollars and game ticket 3 dollars, with bus tickets sold at the high school and game tickets at the venue.
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Silver Bullets seek win in Topeka for playoff push
Cedar Rapids faces the Topeka Sizzlers in a critical road game as they chase a final American Conference playoff spot. Coach Whittaker laments lacking a true point guard and recalls late inbound errors, while roster changes and injuries cloud the path to a needed victory.
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Stalled baseball labor talks to resume Monday
The baseball labor talks will resume Monday after an eight day layoff as union chief Donald Fehr said negotiations continue. Orel Hershiser and about 120 players voiced unity while Todd Benzinger suffered a broken left hand during spring training.
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Ex Hawk gridder Watkins charged with drunken driving
Ex Iowa football player Travis Watkins, 22, was arrested on an Iowa City street after running a stop sign. He faces a second drunken driving charge in under a year and must report to the Mideast Council on Chemical Abuse for evaluation. Preliminary hearing set for March 20. Watkins helped raise funds at a benefit basketball game for Athletes Fighting Substance Abuse.
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Couples and Azinger share second round lead at Doral Open
Fred Couples shot 67 to tie Paul Azinger for the two round lead at the Doral Open on the Blue Monster course despite gusty winds. Azinger carded a 66 to share the top position as Couples saved par with an eight foot PUTT on the final hole. In California Lee Trevino led the Vintage Invitational with a 66, one stroke ahead of Mike Hill Don Massengale and John Brodie after the first round.
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UNI Draws No 4 Seed in AMCU Tournament
Northern Iowa earned the No 4 seed and will face Illinois-Chicago at 6:30 p.m. in the AMCU tourney first round at the UNI Dome. Other first-round games: Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois at 3 p.m., Wisconsin-Green Bay vs Valparaiso at 8:30 p.m. Championship airs on ESPN.
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