Sterling decision tests NBA leadership after ban
NBA faces a crucial test as Adam Silver seeks a 24 vote majority to force Sterling to sell the Clippers after a 2.5 million fine and lifetime ban. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban backs the decision though questions the precedent. Legal experts say Sterling has little chance to challenge arbitration under the NBA constitution. David Stern remains quiet as Silver must prove the league’s unity and resolve.
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Lakers fire coach Mike D Antoni after brief tenure
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D Antoni resigned Wednesday after less than two seasons, ending the tenure of the team's fourth head coach in three years. D Antoni went 67 87, with injuries crippling a 27 55 season missing the playoffs. Magic Johnson hailed the move on Twitter saying happy days are here again.
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California Chrome Leads Derby Field From Post Five
California Chrome was the early 5-2 Derby favorite with post five. Hopportunity drew 11 and is 6-1, Wicked Strong 8-1 from post 20. Danza 10-1 from post four. trainers include Art Sherman Bob Baffert Todd Pletcher with four runners.
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MU's Anderson retains top aide Tim Fuller
Missouri basketball coach Kim Anderson keeps associate head coach Tim Fuller, moving quickly on his first staff hire two days after signing a five year contract. Fuller enters his fourth season with the program and earned the first five wins last season as acting head coach during Frank Haith suspension.
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Dickey Joins OSU Staff as Assistant Coach
Oklahoma State announced the hiring of former Houston coach James Dickey as an assistant. Dickey led Houston for four years before resigning due to a family matter. The Cougars were 17-16 last season with an 8-10 mark in the American Athletic Conference.
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Winston cited for taking food at Publix
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, Heisman Trophy hopeful, received a civil citation after deputies say he walked out of a Tallahassee Publix with 32 dollars of crab legs and crawfish without paying. He admitted he forgot to pay, will perform at least 20 hours of community service to avoid criminal charges.
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Weekly playoff top 25 poll to start October 28
Irving Texas report says the college football playoff selection committee will release a weekly top 25 starting October 28. Members must recuse themselves when a school they work for is discussed, using the same voting and recusal rules as the NCAA basketball selection committee.
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Colleges Motions Could Delay Trial in O'Bannon Case
The NCAA filed multiple motions in federal courts to delay the antitrust lawsuit against it led by Ed O'Bannon and others. They seek rulings affecting the trial judge and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with the trial set to start June 9 in Oakland, California.
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Kansas University sports calendar highlights key events
The schedule lists baseball versus Texas Tech at 6 p.m. softball at Texas at 7 p.m. Free State High hosts boys tennis at Indian Creek Recreation Center, girls swimming at LHS quad at 3 30 p.m. softball at SM West at 4 15 p.m. Baseball at Olathe Northwest 5 30 p.m. Girls soccer vs Olathe North 6 30 p.m. Friday track at Topeka Seaman Relays 3 p.m. baseball at Olathe South 4 p.m.
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Local sports schedule includes multiple events across teams
Softball games against Olathe East and Leavenworth are at 4 15 and 4 15 p m respectively. Baseball travels to Leavenworth at 5 30 p m and SM Northwest at 4 30 p m. Girls soccer hosts Olathe East at 7 p m. Haskell meets Toronto and Detroit at 7 10 p m each.
Derby Triumph and No Hit Greats from 1948 and 1991
In 1948 Citation ridden by Eddie Arcaro wins the Kentucky Derby by 3 1/2 lengths over Coaltown, a key step in the horse’s Triple Crown bid. In 1991 Nolan Ryan pitches his seventh no hitter in a 3 0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, fanning 16 in 29 batters faced. Also in 1991 Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics breaks Lou Brock with 939 stolen bases, a new major league record.
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