Stadium cost overruns rise in major league arenas
AP examines rising costs for mega stadiums from Seattle to New Orleans. Kingdome Yankee Stadium and the Superdome face multi million overruns, with lawmakers and regulators debating who pays. Officials cite inflation design changes and delays as central causes. The series questions value and public benefit as probes extend.
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Borg Edges Bedel in French Open Thriller
In Paris Borg nearly downs Bedel in a three set battle 0-6 6-6 6-4 7-5 in the French Open second round. In Corpus Christi Fleming and Taygan of UCLA win the doubles title aiding a Bruins share of the NCAA team title. Wilkens out as Blazers coach in Portland Ramsay to replace him. Giles beats Bailly 4 and 3 at St Andrews to near the British Amateur crown.
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War of nerves resumes as Suns host Celtics in Game Four
The Celtics lead 2-1 in the NBA finals after two home wins as Phoenix and Boston prepare for Game Four in Phoenix. Coaches Heinsohn and MacLeod trade verbal jabs while players emphasize the series remains physical but fair. Game Five shifts to Boston Friday night.
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Howe Delays Retirement Still Competing With Aeros
Gordie Howe, 48, who led the Houston Aeros to WHA finals after a 25-year NHL career with Detroit, says he has not given up hockey yet. He retired once, unretired, then served as Aeros president before playing again this season.
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Penguins Ink No. 1 Choice Blair Chapman Signs
Pittsburgh Penguins sign Blair Chapman, the No. 1 pick in the amateur draft, to a multi year contract. The 19 year old right wing stood 6 foot 190 pounds, recently starred for the Saskatoon Blades, scoring 71 goals and 86 assists in 69 games and setting a playoff record with 24 goals in 20 games.
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Phillies Activate Catcher Oates After Opening Day Crash
The Philadelphia Phillies activated catcher Johnny Oates on Tuesday and optioned Tim Blackwell to Reading in the Class AA Eastern League. Oates broke a collar bone in a home plate collision with Pirates star Dave Parker on opening day April 10 at Veterans Stadium. Blackwell, acquired from the Red Sox, appeared in two games for Philadelphia with one hit in five at-bats.
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Hudlin Dies In St Louis Linked To Arthur Ashe Start
Richard A Hudlin a driving force in launching Arthur Ashe s career died in St Louis after a long illness He taught at Sumner High School the alma mater of Ashe He helped shape the path of the future tennis star and local educator mourned his loss.
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