Rich players clash over NBA season stoppage
Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser mocks the NBA lockout pitting tall wealthy owners against equally rich players. He notes high salaries, cash flow strain, and predicted season delay to Christmas Day as NBC plans its first game. He urges rooting against all sides and questions the league’s future with stars like Michael Jordan.
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Non economic issues surface as NBA talks resume in New York
The NBA and the players union resumed bargaining in New York focusing on non economic topics after four months of lockout. Discussions covered personal conduct clauses player discipline and marijuana prohibition while about 150 players prepared to meet as the Board of Governors convened.
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Big 12 and SEC to meet in Independence Bowl contract
College football officials announced that teams from the Big 12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference will play in the Independence Bowl for the next four years. In other sports, Boris Becker defeated Sjeng Schalken 6 2 7 5 in Stuttgart, Ken Katagiri died from brain injuries after a bout in Tokyo, the 28th boxing fatality in Japan since 1952.
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Bucs offense likened to a grounded airline by sportswriter
Hubert Mizell of the St. Petersburg Times trash talks Tampa Bay after a 9-3 loss to New Orleans, declaring the offense unfit for public use and demanding repairs or fare ceasing.
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Sports slate and boxing card with major events listed
Today features pro bowling at 6 30 Bay City Classic. Pro hockey pits Pittsburgh against Calgary at 6 30. Thursday golf includes PGA Tour championship at 1. Evening college football shows Emporia State versus Washburn, San Diego State against BYU, Detroit facing St. Louis, and Colorado versus San Jose. Friday repeats the PGA Tour championship. Boxing presents Mayfield versus Williams at 7. Harness racing at 9 30 features Three Diamonds and Valley Victory. High school football replay Free State versus Lawrence High at 10 30.
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