Rockets refuse Olajuwon trade from Raptors alarmed by leak
Houston declined Toronto's offer for Hakeem Olajuwon amidst reports of talks involving Kevin Willis and Doug Christie. Coach Rudy Tomjanovich cited loyalty as a factor and said he regrets the discussions becoming public while Olajuwon hinted at possible retirement if forced to move.
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Wimbledon rained out as players wait to resume action
Rain washed out Wimbledon play for the first time in two years, delaying matches including Courier versus Henman while Stevenson entertained BBC audiences. Kinds of weather disruption shaped schedules as officials consider a retractable roof and fans watched on giant screens.
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Fergie Makes Wimbledon Visit Despite Official Absence
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, attended Wimbledon on Tuesday as a private guest of a member, not an official club guest. She arrived with IMG head Mark McCormack’s backing, declined match details, and left in the rain after 4 PM. Also spotted were Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones. A mixed doubles match saw Wayne and Cara Black advance after Scott Humphries and Catalina Cristea retired with Humphries hamstring issues amid a day of delayed play. Jelena Dokic practiced with Steffi Graf amid talk of a potential Saturday final, while Mary Pierce dodged questions on Creatine after a fourth‑round loss.
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Hawks trade Blaylock to Warriors for pick upgrade
Atlanta sends Mookie Blaylock and pick No. 21 to Golden State in a three player deal that boosts the Hawks to the No. 10 overall draft slot. The deal adds guard Bimbo Coles and forward Duante Ferrell to the Warriors, while Blaylock, a two time NBA All Defensive Team member, heads to a rebuilding Hawks squad after a disappointing season.
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Raiders rally to top Topeka Post 400 in eight
Raiders score three in the eighth without a hit to edge Topeka Post 400 6 3 in Legion baseball at Topeka Seaman. Walks, an error, a squeeze play and a costly misplay explode the frame as Ryan Phelps belts a three run homer earlier and Brandon Johnson earns the win. The Raiders improve to 16 7 and next face KC Weading at Free State’s field.
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Griffith lifts Monarchs past Lynx 86 72 in record game
Yolanda Griffith scored 30 points with 13 rebounds to propel the Sacramento Monarchs to an 86 72 win over the Minnesota Lynx. The teams combined for a WNBA record 21 three pointers as Sacramento outshot Minnesota from beyond the arc and dominated rebounding. Kedra Holland Corn added 22 points and Ticha Penicheiro handed 13 assists while Katie Smith led Minnesota with 21 points.
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Former KU players named to Pan Am Games squad
Angela Aycock and Edwina Brown of Texas join the U S Pan American Games Pride squad for the Winnipeg event July 30 to August 8. Aycock last played for Kansas in 1994-95 after a stint in the ABL. Pride previously earned gold with the Jones Cup and Junior World teams. Ottawa forfeits Legion baseball game against Outlaws at Free State field due to pitcher unavailability.
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Freshmen Ineligibility Proposal Faces Pushback
A NCAA Division I Working Group will not push to bar freshmen from college basketball eligibility. The group plans to strengthen existing rules and release recommendations after gathering input in Chicago. Legal observers warn the plan could invite antitrust and race discrimination litigation.
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