Bickerstaff Fired Sparks NBA Coaching Turbulence
The Washington Wizards dismissed Bernie Bickerstaff after a 13 0 start, becoming the fourth NBA coach to leave or be fired this season amid a broader firing binge. Speculation links Jeff Van Gundy Danny Ainge Chris Ford Brian Hill and Mike D’Antoni to openings as teams demand results under a disrupted schedule.
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Milstein bid for Redskins in jeopardy amid voting snags
NFL owners faced a likely veto of the 800 million bid for the Washington Redskins as fight over Howard Milstein’s finances and leadership intensifies. Only seven to ten votes were reportedly secured in Phoenix, with a required three quarters looming amid a pivotal recommendation from Commissioner Tagliabue and the league's finance committee.
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WNBA labor talks threaten season as expansion rosters grow
As WNBA expansion adds four players to Minnesota and Orlando rosters, labor negotiations stall toward a June 10 start. The league set a Saturday deadline for a contract with players, with a potential lockout if no deal is reached.
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Kentucky Derby Trophy To Be Returned After Auction Offer
Jockey John Sellers may recover his 1961 Kentucky Derby trophy after learning it was up for sale on eBay. The engraved sterling silver cup, won aboard Carry Back, was among a dozen trophies stolen in a 1978 Monrovia burglary. The item carried a 4500 dollar reserve and was offered by Sue and Lou Novello of Sudbury Massachusetts who said they acquired it legally and planned to return it.
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Venus Williams Streak Ends in Second Round Loss
Third seed Venus Williams saw her 10 match win streak halted at Amelia Island as Sonya Jeyaseelan, ranked 140th and a qualifier, defeated her 6-4 7-6 8-6 in the Bausch and Lomb Championships.
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Three Buffaloes to transfer from Colorado women’s team
Three sophomores Chaquita Dilworth Nikki Weddle and Melody Johnson received releases from Colorado women’s basketball scholarships after meetings with coach Deal Barry. Dilworth started 33 of 50 games averaging 5.6 points and 4.3 rebounds and plans to play at Stephen F Austin in Texas. Johnson blocked 46 shots in two seasons and averaged eight points and 3.3 rebounds last year. Weddle, a Denver native, averaged 4.6 points and 1.4 assists in two seasons.
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