Atkinson vows no style change after slander verdict
George Atkinson says he will not alter his aggressive style despite losing his 2 million slander suit against Chuck Noll and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He asserts football remains a rough contact sport and blames league rules and in-game conduct for any violence concerns while focusing on Raiders training camp and defending the Super Bowl title.
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Don King Promoter Back in Action Amid NFL TV Talks
Don King, once thought finished after ABC suspended his United States Boxing Championships, is promoting a four bout heavyweight card in Las Vegas with Norton vs Zanon and Young vs Ballard to NBC prime time. ABC may keep King if a grand jury probe finds no wrongdoing, while NBC has no contract vacuums and says the rotation for the Super Bowl should stay. A network contract battle now centers on NFL agreements and the Super Bowl rotation, with ABC seeking inclusion.
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O'Bolger's uniform costs two thousand dollars
Diego O'Bolger, a Tucson native and one of seven Americans named Matador de Toros, headlines in a gold-braided matador uniform worth about $2,000. The 33-year-old PR man turns to the bullring for Sundays at the Bullring by the Sea, balancing artistry with dangerous craft while recalling a harrowing Spain injury and decades of bullfighting study.
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Arkansas Wins 5-3 as Dodgers Fall in Texas League East
Arkansas capitalized on three San Antonio errors in the fifth inning to grab a 4-0 lead and beat the Dodgers 5-3, widening their edge in the Texas League East. Arkansas pitcher John Litefield improved to 6-0, while Mike Martin took the loss for San Antonio. Frank Hansaker and Tim Roche contributed for Arkansas, with Billy Samples driving in a key seventh-inning run.
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Bruce Jenner Still Running After Olympic Decathlon Fame
AP Sports Writer Fred Rothenberg reports Bruce Jenner, the Montreal 1976 decathlon gold medalist, has largely left competition. He is pursuing endorsements speeches and potential Hollywood work while staying active with tennis and motorcycle riding. Jenner says he walked away with no regrets and enjoys new ventures.
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Yankees Roll Past Orioles as Paxton Shines in Boston
Mike Torrez pitched four hits allowed in a 14-2 win over Baltimore while Boston crushed Milwaukee 12-0 behind rookie Mike Paxton in his second major league start. Bernie Carbo, Jim Rice, and Butch Hobson homered for the Red Sox who also received a 27th homer from Rice. Mariners topped Twins 5-2 and Texas blanked Toronto 3-0 as Gaylord Perry pitched 11-hitter for the Rangers. Rick Reuschel earned a surprising Cubs victory in relief at 16-15 over Cincinnati.
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Baseball Standings and Results From May Period
Standings show American League East leaders Boston and New York with strong records. Thursday results include Boston 12 Milwaukee 0 and New York 14 Baltimore 2. NL highlights feature Cubs long comeback vs Reds, Dodgers over Phillies, Expos over Padres, Pirates over Astros, and Cardinals sweep of Braves.
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Solunar Tables From Knight’s Almanac
Solunar periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport.
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