Abdul-Jabbar Joins Clippers As Assistant Coach
NBA scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is hired as an assistant by the Los Angeles Clippers. The 52-year-old Hall of Famer, who retired after the 1988-89 season, signs through June 30 and joins former NBA star Dennis Johnson on the Clippers staff.
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Tennis Chang Stumbles at St Jude in Memphis Quarterfinals
Michael Chang blew a 4-0 first set lead as Byron Black of Zimbabwe upset him 7-5 6-2 in the St Jude tournament quarterfinals. Other sports notes include Kafelnikov advancing at ABN AMRO, Henman routing Hrbaty, Serena Williams reaching Faber Grand Prix semis, Mauresmo beating Smashnova, Chalmers and Tway leading Nissan Open, Couch topping Duke to reach PBA final, and Barndt leaving the Chiefs for Cincinnati on a five year deal.
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Dent and Hobday share lead in GTE Classic rounds
Jim Dent and Simon Hobday shot 65s to share the lead at the GTE Classic in Kapolei Hawaii. Dent birdied the 191-yard par-3 second after a long day, matching Hobday at 65 as Dill and Fleisher trailed two strokes. Betsy King and Sally Dee tied atop the Hawaiian Ladies Open after two rounds with 67s on the Kapolei course.
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Nokes Lands Plane On California Freeway
Former major league catcher Matt Nokes landed his airplane on Interstate 15 in northern San Diego County after engine trouble. He was not hurt and there was no damage to the plane after taking off from Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. The FAA cited loss of oil pressure and unclear cause for the engine failure.
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Wofford defensive coordinator Bruce Johnson dies at track
Bruce Johnson, 52, Wofford College defensive coordinator, collapsed during a conditioning drill at the university track in Spartanburg. Officials said his heart stopped but it was not a heart attack, and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
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Rutgers Extends Stringer Pact To 2005
Rutgers coach C Vivian Stringer receives a three year extension maintaining her through 2005. The deal raises her base to 175000 with a total package around 400000 including camp, PR, promotions and COL expenses, announced by athletics director Robert Mulcahy in Piscataway New Jersey.
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Auckland Waits as Light Winds Postpone America's Cup Race
After a five year wait Auckland watched Race 1 of the Black Magic versus Luna Rossa series postponed due to almost no wind on Hauraki Gulf. Race officials aim to restart Sunday with forecasts for light winds while a large spectator fleet remains ashore under blazing sun.
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KU football and baseball profiles spotlight Hartsock Rottinghaus and Sinclair
Andrew Hartsock covers KU football and baseball for the Journal World. Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair are noted writers with links to ljworld.com reporting local high school sports.
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