Prep McGrady declares decision to enter NBA draft
Tracy McGrady, 18, says he is skipping college to enter the NBA draft despite acknowledging unpreparedness for life as a pro. He vows to be ready, signed with Arn Tellum, and projected to go top 10, with Nike and Adidas vying for endorsements and a six year 12 million shoe deal.
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Marsh Wins Nationwide Crown Over Irwin In Georgia
Australian golfer Graham Marsh holds off Hale Irwin by one stroke at the Nationwide Championship final round at Lakeside Course, finishing 11 under 205. Irwin finishes 206 after a late charge. David Graham places third at 209 and Bob Charles fourth at 210. Penny Hammel wins Rochester International by one, beating Dottie Pepper as Pepper misses a final par putt. Ruxandra Dragomir captures the women’s title in Rosmalen with a 5-7 6-2 6-4 victory over Miriam Oremans.
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Guillen Suggests Rodman or Jackson for White Sox fan boost
Ozzie Guillen says the White Sox should hire Dennis Rodman for a game or have Phil Jackson coach once to maintain fan interest after a Cubs series win. He adds not to bring Michael Jordan since he cannot play baseball.
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Robertson wins Public Links title for second time
Oklahoma State senior Jo Jo Robertson captured the U S Women's Public Links crown by defeating Angie Yoon of San Diego 3 and 2 in the championship match on Sunday at Center Square Pennsylvania.
Detroit Stanley Cup drive aids brain injury fund
A giant Stanley Cup replica will help raise money to treat head injuries from a Birmingham limousine crash that left Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov and team masseur Sergei Mnatsakanov in critical but stable condition. Donors of $25 will have their names listed on the 23 foot Cup, with hospital officials confirming patients’ steady, progressing responses to family visits.
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Stember edges rivals in 1500m at U S Junior meet
In Edwardsville Illinois Stanford freshman Michael Stember won the 1500 meters at the U S Junior Track and Field Championships with 3 45 42. Gabe Jennings of Madison Wisconsin was second in 3 45 98 and Jonathon Riley of Brookline Massachusetts finished 3 49 14. Riley later won the 5000 in 14 51 70. The meet includes freshmen and high schoolers born in 1978 or later with top finishers advancing to the Pan American Junior Championships in Havana July 18 20.
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Sports on TV and Live Events Schedule
Today features baseball doubleheaders Atlanta against New York Mets and Chicago Cubs versus St Louis, Wimbledon matches, women’s pro basketball Los Angeles versus Utah, WPBA Classic Tour semifinals, and Kansas City versus Chicago White Sox. Auto racing NASCAR events and boxing Briggs versus Valdez are on the card with multiple listings through tomorrow.
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Today in History sports milestones 1917 1963 1969 1974
History notes highlight key sports moments across decades. 1917 Molla Bjurstedt defended the U S title with a 4-6 6-0 6-2 win over Marion Vanderhoef. 1963 Julius Boros captured the U S Open in a three way playoff over Jacky Cupit and Arnold Palmer. 1969 Joe Frazier dethroned Jerry Quarry to claim the heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden. 1974 Sandra Haynie won the LPGA championship by two strokes over JoAnne Carner.
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