Bulls Williams eyes NBA return after devastating crash
Bulls guard Jason Williams, sidelined by a motorcycle crash that damaged his left leg, says he will play in the NBA this fall. He has undergone extensive rehab with Tim Grover, improving to about 90 percent and projecting a October return with a NBA team.
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NHL ends lockout as camp season looms and rules eyed
NHL players return as camps open in September with six days to buy out contracts and payroll relief. Top stars face free agency while the league eyes rule tweaks to boost scoring, including wider blue lines and no red line. Bettman and Daly meet Goodenow and Laskin after ratification, praising the deal’s cost certainty and escrow mechanics amid a 54 percent revenue share for players.
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Saunders named Pistons coach after Brown departure
Less than a day after Brown left Detroit, Saunders agreed to a four year 20 million dollar contract with incentives that could add over 6 million. He replaces a Hall of Famer and takes over a team that has reached two straight NBA Finals appearances.
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Brown Kicks Off Knicks Era Amid Questions on Roster
New York aims to hire coach Mike Brown as Allan Houston recovers from knee trouble and Penny Hardaway nears the final year of his contract. Tim Thomas leads the wing rotation with Michael Sweetney and Jerome James up front. Defense and toughness are under scrutiny as Brown weighs the interim role of Herb Williams.
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Lakers Rookie Turiaf Faces Open Heart Surgery
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Ronny Turiaf, 22, has an enlarged aortic root discovered in a team physical and will likely undergo open heart surgery within four to six weeks. Lakers spokesman John Black said Turiaf is disappointed and anxious but hopeful for his future.
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Becket's Bridge opening bids in five hands
Five hands analyzed for opening bids by Becker. Hand 1 with AQ7 KJ965 K9 K63 suggests notrump. Hand 2 KQ4 K92 AQ83 AJ5 argues for one diamond or strong two over one. Hand 3 743 QOS A2 AK6 explores balanced options. Hand 4 A10876 A7 4 KQ652 considers one notrump or one diamond. Hand 5 KQ19763 9608 KQ14 evaluates bid choices based on balance and stoppers.
One Club Or Four Spades In Bidding Quiz Lesson
Discussion of opening bids with weak suits and a three card clubs hand. Recommend one club as best first bid to keep the auction low and probe for major fits. Advise one club then spade rebids or a later spade bid to show distribution. Four spades used to pressure opponents and guard against a poor hand by partner. Tomorrow: Performing an impossible task.
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