Grayer eyes Olympic path as U S trials open in Colorado Springs
Grayer heads to the Olympic trial with over 70 candidates chasing 12 spots. Several invitees, including Gary Grant Pervis Ellison and Jef Lebo, declined. Grayer says the Olympic chance, though tough, is an honor and could boost NBA prospects, while noting the pressure of making a 12 man roster from a large pool. Georgetown coach John Thompson will oversee the U S team in Seoul.
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Celtics take 2-0 lead as Jones laments squandered chances
Boston defeats Atlanta 108-97 to go up 2-0 in the series despite a late collapse after leading 25-9 early. Kevin McHale tops scorers with 32 as coach K.C. Jones warns the team to hold early leads on the road. In Utah, Karl Malone scores 29 and the Jazz beat the Lakers 96-89 to take a 2-1 series edge.
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Linn-Mar nets district tennis title
Linn-Mar beat Cedar Rapids Washington 31-21 to lead the team standings and advance five players to the state singles and doubles tournaments in Des Moines on May 27 and 28. The doubles finals were dominated by Linn-Mar as Brett and Blake Boyson defeated teammates Rooney and Kress. Mike May of Washington won the singles title by defeating Mickey Ramsey 7 5 6 1.
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Knight defuses rift over New Mexico coaching bid
IU coach Bob Knight says any decision to leave Indiana would not be due to current IU leaders, as Ehrlich defends his role. Knight weighs a coaching clinic trip and potential New Mexico job amid campus tensions and demonstrations backing Knight, with previous clashes cited.
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Orioles topple perfect Stewart 4 1 in defeat for A's ace
Eddie Murray and Fred Lynn hit consecutive fourth inning homers to back Jay Tibbs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated Dave Stewart and Oakland 4-1. Stewart suffered his first loss after eight wins, while Tibbs improved to 2-0 and Baltimore snapped a four-game skid.
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Reds rally for eighth straight win at Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids Reds salvaged an eighth straight Midwest League victory 6-5 over the Burlington Braves at Memorial Stadium. Jeff Forney delivered a two run two out double in the bottom of the ninth after Burlington jumped ahead 5-4 in the seventh. Greg Lonigro sparked the rally with a leadoff single and two steals in the frame. Manager Marc Bombard praised the comeback and the team’s belief.
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