Women in WNBA union push changes amid pay gap
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Bruton notes a shift as Cynthia Cooper and other stars highlight pay inequities between WNBA players and NBA stars. Levy and Hunter push unionization after 80 percent sign union cards. in 1997 WNBA gate receipts were about $22 million with players earning $2.5 million.
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Tyson withdraws New Jersey license bid to pursue Nevada fate
Tyson advisers pulled his New Jersey boxing license application and asked Nevada to reconsider. Nevada Athletic Commission chair Elias Ghanem called the panel fair and said a hearing could occur in two weeks. The move followed Tyson seeking license reinstatement in New Jersey earlier, amid a broader pursuit to return to the ring.
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Bailey Eyes Return After Left Thigh Tear
Olympic 100 meters champion Donovan Bailey may race again within two weeks as doctors report a torn left thigh muscle. His return would come after a standout career peak at the Games and records.
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Brazil joins U S Cup field with Russia and Mexico
Cutcaco-South American champion Brazil will join Russia Mexico and the host United States in next month's U S Women's Cup the last major women's soccer event in America before the 1999 World Cup The United States will face Mexico on Sept 12 in Foxboro Mass.
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Sports TV Schedule Roundup Across Leagues and Events
A dense listing of upcoming broadcasts and sporting events across baseball tennis golf hockey and auto racing. Highlights include Cubs vs Houston Braves and several ATP PGA and WNBA matchups with times and channels noted across Saturday and Sunday slots.
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