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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2007
Page
10
In 1993 Michael Jordan scored 55 points to lift the Chicago Bulls 111 105 over the Phoenix Suns and take a 3 1 lead in the NBA finals. He became the fifth to score 50 in finals and the first since 1969.
David Stern states that the NBA Finals showcase inelegant games and notes that ratings reflect discerning fans. He emphasizes the need for quality play and audience engagement amid the league’s championship spotlight.
J J Yeley edged Jimmie Johnson by a thousandth of a second to claim his first career pole at Michigan International Speedway during Nextel qualifying. Kyle Busch, third, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start behind him as Chevrolet dominance grows at MIS. Nadal falls at Queen's Club as Kohlschreiber and Baghdatis win pivotal matches in Halle and London.
Meghann Shaughnessy and Edina Gallovits advance to the Barcelona KIA Open final in Spain. Shaughnessy, the sixth seed, beat Flavia Pennetta 6-0 4-6 6-4 for her first final this year, while Gallovits, unseeded, defeated Virginie Razza 6-3 6-4 in the last clay event of the year and seeks her first WTA title.
Boston Bruins announce Dave Lewis is relieved as head coach after a 35-41-6 season and will be reassigned within the organization. Associate coach Marc Habscheid also will be reassigned.
Detroit traded guard Carlos Delfino to Toronto for 2009 and 2010 second-round picks. Delfino, Argentine forward, averaged 4.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 180 Pistons games since 2003. Also: 50 Cent will not testify in Allen Iverson assault case in Washington this month.
Reno Nevada point guard Ramon Sessions will forgo his senior season and remain in the NBA draft. He announced in April his intention to enter the June 28 draft and, lacking an agent, could have returned to Nevada. He confirmed Friday he will stay in the draft.
Meseret Defar of Ethiopia shattered the women's 5000 meters world record at the Bislett Games in Oslo Norway finishing in 14 minutes 16.63 seconds. She erased the previous 14 24 53 set in New York last year. Vivian Cheruiyot placed second in 14 22 51 and Prisca Ngetich finished third in 14 44 51.
Louisville announces sophomore forward center Derrick Caracter suffered a small tear in cartilage of his left knee during a pickup game. Caracter will have the tear repaired Monday and is expected to be out four to six weeks. He averaged 8.1 points as a freshman and shot 55.8 percent from the field. The Cardinals finished 24-10 and lost in the NCAA Tournament second round.
A Chicago Tribune critique argues that fans cannot or should not expect society to financially support out of work professional athletes. It compares athletes to other public servants, notes the risks and self choice of careers, and questions why veteran players’ plight has become a national debate rather than a private matter.
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