Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Lemon dies at 79
Bob Lemon, famed Cleveland Indians star and later Yankees manager who led New York to a 1978 World Series title, died at age 79 in Long Beach California. A seven time All Star and 1948 World Series winner, Lemon guided the Yankees through midseason turmoil and remained with the club as scout and adviser. He also managed Kansas City and the White Sox before returning to New York. The news followed a day of ceremonies honoring Willie McGee in St. Louis and safety fines for a Milwaukee crane collapse.
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Faulk named AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year
St Louis Rams star Marshall Faulk earned AP Offensive Player of the Year honors. He joined an elite group with 1000 rushing and 1000 receiving in one season, posting 1381 rushing yards and 1048 receiving yards across 253 carries and 87 receptions. Rams rose from 4-12 to 13-3.
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Tyson Francis bout on despite Britain entry delay
Promoter Frank Warren said the Tyson fight against Julius Francis in Manchester remains on with all 21,000 seats sold. Tyson may not know if he can enter England until he arrives at Heathrow Sunday. Lawmakers had urged banning him over a 1992 rape conviction. Warren warned of a potential $1 million loss if the bout is cancelled.
Baseball deals and apologies headline MLB week
Rocker apologized for his controversial magazine remarks saying he sounded like a complete jerk and noted minority players stayed with him during Braves minor league days in Macon. Hollandsworth signed a 1.45 million, one-year deal with the Dodgers. Fabregas joined Royals on a minor-league contract with spring invite. Oliver inked a 19 million three-year deal with the Rangers to bolster a left-handed rotation.
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Maradona to check into Toronto rehab this week
Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona, 39, who is being treated in Buenos Aires for a serious heart condition, is expected to enter a Toronto area drug rehabilitation center this week, per The Sun. Police opened an inquiry after blood and urine tests indicated cocaine.
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Wilt’s 73 points pace Warriors past Packers in 1962
In a 135 to 117 win over the Chicago Packers, Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA regulation-game scoring record with 73 points for the Philadelphia Warriors. The performance highlighted a dominant offensive display as Philadelphia topped Chicago.
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