Sloan signs extension with Jazz through 2006
Jerry Sloan extends his Utah Jazz contract to continue as head coach through 2006, after considering retirement following a first round playoff exit. The Jazz have made the playoffs every year under his leadership and won West titles in 1997 and 1998. Melissa Stark will not return to ABC Monday Night Football as she is pregnant with her first child due in September.
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Iraq Forms Olympic Soccer Team After Years of Neglect
In Baghdad a battered Iraq plans a return to international soccer to chase Olympic qualification under coach Adnan Hamad. Training four times weekly, the under 23 squad aims to be ready for the Olympic qualifiers despite an oppressive climate and past struggles.
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70 year old grandmother earns spot on Orlando Starz team
Charlotte Chambers, 70, nicknamed Miss Charlotte, joins the Orlando Starz of the Independent Women's Football League as a reserve safety. CEO Marsha Beatty jokes she may hurt somebody, while teammates call Chambers a Rudy figure for inspiring older players and fans.
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Funny Cide Works Fast at Belmont Ahead of Preakness
Barclay Tagg and jockey Jose Santos watched Funny Cide clock a half mile in 47.20 at Belmont Park for the Preakness. Tagg called the Derby investigation idiocy and said Santos was cleared.
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ACC presidents vote to expand to 12 teams in 1998-99 plan
ACC presidents and chancellors voted to expand to twelve teams, with Miami Syracuse and Boston College among potential new members while Virginia Tech also discussed. Duke and UNC opposed. Florida State push supports Miami and Syracuse. Formal invitations and timetable hinge on ongoing negotiations before Big East meetings.
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New Jersey Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators 4 1 to even the best of seven series at 1-1. Madden Albelin Friesen and Pandolfo scored as New Jersey improved to 9 3 this postseason while Ottawa dropped to 9 4. Bonk scored for Ottawa.
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