Fisher agrees to six year deal with Warriors
Former Lakers guard Derek Fisher signs a six year contract worth 37 million with the Golden State Warriors, according to agent Mark Bartelstein. The deal was not yet finalized by Thursday night, with paperwork expected later, as Fisher seeks more playing time.
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AEG to fund KC arena costs with $50 million pledge
Anschutz Entertainment Group signed an agreement to contribute 50 million toward Kansas City downtown arena construction. The deal covers overruns and operating deficits for 35 years and seeks an NBA or NHL team, contingent on August 3 voter approval of hotel tax and rental car fee increases projected to raise about 123 million of the 225 to 250 million cost. Tim Lieweke and Mayor Kay Barnes spoke at the announcement.
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Edwards Faces Suspension Over Positive Glucose Test
Sprinter Terri Edwards, Olympic hopeful and anti-drug advocate, faces a possible two year ban after testing positive for the stimulant nikethamide found in a glucose supplement. The case, linked to Ceramine Glucose sold in Vietnam and parts of France, will be heard by a US arbitration panel in Orange County with CAS as a possible next step. Edwards maintains innocence, cites unintentional ingestion, and has cut ties with the supplier while awaiting the panel decision.
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American hurdler Wade tests positive for steroid
Larry Wade an American 110 meter hurdler had an out-of-competition positive for noran drostone earlier this year. A positive A sample confirmed? B sample needed for violation. Wade sent explanation to IAAF but no response yet. Wade, 29, is among the world’s top hurdlers this year behind Johnson and Liu Xiang.
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