NBA stars who left school early and how it hurt their draft
The piece weighs the impact of early departures on players like Kevin Garnett, Stephon Marbury, Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison, Paul Pierce, Larry Hughes, Mike Bibby, Robert Traylor and Jason Williams. It argues stayed longer could have boosted careers and team success, noting Garnett’s Michigan link, Carter’s Carolina shine, and Bibby’s Arizona grind.
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Chiefs sign NCAA record-setter Shay after draft snub
Kansas City Chiefs sign Emporia State running back Shay as a rookie free agent. The 5-foot-8, 215-pound back set NCAA rushing marks with 6,958 yards and 81 touchdowns, despite going undrafted in a 253-player NFL draft. He aims to earn a roster spot and prove his speed and readiness.
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Bengals release Neil O'Donnell after drafting Akili Smith
The Cincinnati Bengals cut quarterback Neil O'Donnell on Monday two days after selecting Akili Smith in the draft. O'Donnell, 32, had signed a four year 17 million contract nine months earlier to end the team wide search for a reliable passer.
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Baseball and Golf Schedule Featured Across Major Leagues
On Wednesday evening MLB and NHL playoff games highlight the sports slate with Mets at Reds, Twins facing Kansas City, and Braves meeting Dodgers. Pro basketball includes Lakers at Portland, while UEFA soccer presents Manchester United versus Juventus and Bayern Munich against Dynamo Kyiv delayed. Thursday sees Cubs at Houston, Texas at Minnesota, plus tennis, golf, and more results.
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Johnson Rules Lifted Hurdle Toward Track Return
Toronto sprinter Ben Johnson moved closer to competition after a Canadian arbitrator found grounds to appeal his 1993 lifetime doping ban. The ruling cited procedural errors in the review that could reopen his path to race track.
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