Messier makes NHL All Star first team in mid-season honor
Edmonton center Mark Messier, 21, earns a first team nod after a breakout season with 50 goals and 38 assists. Islanders star Mike Bossy is a clear pick on the first team, while goaltender Billy Smith also earns a spot for New York. Other first-team selections include Wayne Gretzky, Doug Wilson, and Ray Bourque.
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NHL owners and players far from a free agency settlement
After four days of talks in West Palm Beach Florida the NHL owners and the NHL Players Association remain far apart on reforming free agency. Alan Eagleson says the summer will be hot as talks continue toward the Sept 15 deadline and possible strike position.
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Budget Blues Drive Habs Boss on NHL Meeting
Montreal Canadiens managing director Irving Grundman vented about the federal budget on the NHL annual meeting day. He called the budget grotesquely delayed with 17 amendments and cited changes that hurt athletes, prompting Napier and Langway to seek US teams. Edmonton GM Glen Sather noted less impact for his young Oilers, while Harold Ballard disputed Grundman’s view.
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Halldorson tightens late to share seventh at Kemper Open
Halldorson finished strong over the last four holes to post a 75 and tie Jim Nelford at 287, sharing seventh place behind Craig Stadler at the Kemper Open. The Shilo, Manitoba golfer said fatigue from a four week tour stretch influenced a looser final round. He also begins a four week sabbatical away from the tour after a 30 year veteran career with more than $240,000 in official winnings.
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Flames acquire Willi Plett in Stars trade
Minnesota North Stars trade Steve Christoff and Bill Nyrop to Calgary Flames for Willi Plett. Calgary also exchanges second and fourth round picks with Minnesota as Lou Nanne calls Plett a physical 6 foot 3 inch 205 pound forward.
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Lakers Face Must-Win Sixth Game in NBA Final
Los Angeles trails Philadelphia 3-2 with game six at the Forum after a 135-102 Philly win. Darryl Dawkins shined off the bench with 20 points as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was held to six.
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