Dodgers land Piazza in seven player deal from Marlins
In a blockbuster trade, Florida sends Gary Sheffield Bobby Bonilla and Charles Johnson to Los Angeles for Mike Piazza. The deal included Jim Eisenreich and a player to be named, with Todd Zeile moving to Florida. Sheffield approved after talks with Dodgers, expressing hope to fill big shoes. Total guaranteed contracts amount to $98 million through 2003.
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Florida Marlins
Marlins Dodger Trade Echoes Big Move Talk
Discussion centers on a blockbuster trade involving Gary Sheffield and Barry Bonds era names as the Marlins seek to restructure payroll. The deal would shift salary obligations and include Mike Piazza, with options and guarantees shaping the potential outcome. Fox, AP sources note the Dodgers eyeing Johnson as a key target amid negotiations.
NCAA warns schools over $80 million penalty ruling
NCAA warns Division I schools after a federal jury awarded about 1,900 former restricted-earnings coaches more than $22 million in back pay. The ruling could total over $80 million with legal fees, potentially about $265,000 per school if evenly shared among about 300 members. Sam Smith noted delegates approved the restricted-earnings rules at the 1991 convention.
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Indy 500 Qualifying Condenses To One Weekend
At the Brickyard the 33 car Indy 500 field will be filled in one weekend of qualifying the first time in 46 years. Tony Stewart leads practice with 223.797 mph as Kenny Brack and Billy Boat follow. Team Menard drivers push to challenge for pole while Arie Luyendyk’s 218.263 mph pole from last year remains a benchmark.
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Larry Curry
Rookie Merloni Homers In Fenway Debut To Lift Red Sox
Sox rookie Lou Merloni homered in his first Fenway Park at bat and added a double as Boston beat Kansas City 5-2. Tim Wakefield won his fifth straight start, snapping a four game skid. Merloni, recalled from Triple A, drove in three runs in a five run second inning.
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Gibson shoots 65 to take one shot lead at Saint Luke's Classic
Fred Gibson shot five under par 65 to hold a one stroke lead in the Saint Luke's Classic in Belton Missouri. The recap notes other results from the day across baseball basketball hockey and track.
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Paul Bako
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