Grizzlies take chance on Josh Selby with 49th pick
Memphis selects 6-foot-3 guard Josh Selby at 49th overall after a standout high school career and a uneven freshman year at Kansas. GM Chris Wallace calls it a free shot as Memphis, with only a second round pick, bets on potential despite past suspensions and a foot injury.
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Lisicki eliminates Li in French Open thriller classic
Lisicki, ranked 62nd, saves two match points to defeat Li Na 3-6 6-4 8-6 at Roland Garros. Li, the defending champion and China’s only major winner, rues bad luck after wasting two match points. Lisicki soaks in victory, describing emotions as over the moon and noting 17 aces and 32 winners. Serena Williams later edges Halep 3-6 6-2 6-1 after a slow start and complains about Court 2 placement as Venus Williams also plays early shows on Court 2.
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Underclassmen Rule in Draft Opens Threes Top Picks
Cavaliers grab Tristan Thompson at No 4 giving them two top four picks, first since 1983 Rockets. Timberwolves take Derrick Williams No 2, Jazz pick Enes Kanter third as labor talks loom. International players rise as Valanciunas and Vesely go early. Kemba Walker and Jimmer Fredette excite New York crowd. Irving joins line of top point guards amid lingering labor uncertainty.
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Morris twins drafted as first round NBA lottery picks
The Morris twins Marcus and Markieff, longtime Kansas Jayhawks, were selected in the opening round. Marcus averaged 17.2 points per game and led Kansas with 7.6 rebounds, while Markieff posted 14 points and 8.3 boards per game and led the Big 12 in field goal percentage.
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NFL owners and players resume talks in Hull Massachusetts
Round four of secret negotiations concluded with round five looming near Boston as NFL owners and players met at Nantasket Beach Resort. Key figures included Commissioner Goodell and union chief DeMaurice Smith with participants from the Giants Panthers Chiefs Patriots Ravens Jets and Colts. They discussed revenue splits rookie wage scales and a broad six to eight year CBA while advocating a 90 percent salary cap floor. The sides aim to reach a deal soon as talks continue next week.
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