Baseball draft woes linger as star power remains elusive
Jayson Stark critiques baseball’s draft, likening it to a CIA briefing and noting the sport’s fear of tipping off agents. He advocates moving the draft to near the All Star break, making it a bigger, central event, and using cameras to build fan identification with future stars like Alex Rodriguez.
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Georgetown guard Iverson faces eligibility risk over car loan
Georgetown University sophomore Allen Iverson may jeopardize his college eligibility if NCAA rules deem the loaned Mercedes-Benz, valued over 130000 dollars, a prohibited benefit. Iverson has driven the car since April and was filmed in it by WUSA-TV, prompting no comment from Georgetown officials.
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Monte Carlo Open semis set as Muster and Costa advance
In Monte Carlo, Alber Costa and Thomas Muster won semifinal matches to reach the final. Muster defeated Cedric Pioline 6 3 6 3, while Costa beat Marcelo Rios 6 3 4 6 6 3, maintaining Muster's long clay final streak and Costa's upset potential. The Fed Cup opener in Salzburg saw Mary Joe Fernandez beat Judith Wiesner, with Capriati losing to Barbara Paulus ahead of injuries to Rubin and Davenport.
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South Korea May Consider Co Hosting 2002 World Cup
A Korean government official suggested South Korea might co host the 2002 World Cup with Japan to ease the dispute. Both nations previously showed no interest in sharing hosting duties, with FIFA’s executive committee set to decide on June 1 in Zurich.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights Key Playoff Battles
The listed broadcast slate covers noon baseball games including Kansas City against Boston and Chicago versus Los Angeles, NBA playoffs featuring Detroit against Orlando and Phoenix versus San Antonio, plus NHL playoffs with Rangers versus Montreal and Florida versus Boston. Auto racing shows Formula One Europe Grand Prix and Winston Select 500, with college baseball Texas versus Texas A&M.
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First night game in organized baseball records set in 1930
History notes that on a 1930 date in Independence Kansas the Muskogee Chiefs defeated Independence 13 to 3 in a Western Association game, marking the first night game in organized baseball. It then recalls Spahn’s no hit at age 40 in 1961 and Aaron’s 600th homer in 1971 amid a Braves loss to the Giants.
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Kansas City area sports ticket lines listed for KU tickets KC Chiefs KC Blades KC Wiz and Royals. Clinton State Park and Parks and Rec provide additional contact numbers. включая 816 area codes for tickets and park information.
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