Cavaliers show high school star James as likely No. 1 pick
Cleveland officials report Akron native LeBron James impressed in a 30 minute workout at Gund Arena. Coach Paul Silas praised his demeanor and shooting, saying James will learn quickly and could play point guard in summer league. James expressed eagerness to learn and bond with Silas as he nears joining the Cavaliers.
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27 young stars withdraw from NBA Draft
New York AP reports 27 players pull out of the NBA draft including 7 foot Polish guard Pavel Podkolzine after pituitary surgery news and high profile returnees Andre Emmett James Nelson Marcus Moor Ricky Minard Jason Parker Brian Polk plus freshmen Ibrahim Lawrence Lorbek.
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Sixers promote assistant coach to top job
Randy Ayers was named Philadelphia 76ers head coach taking over a team that reached the NBA finals five years earlier. The Ohio State alum spent six seasons as coach Larry Brown’s top assistant before Brown’s resignation. Ayers emphasized faster, more creative play and a strong link with stars like Iverson McKie Snow and Van Horn.
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Canadiens back Theodore amid police probe rumors
Montreal Canadiens support goaltender Jose Theodore amid unproven police links to a biker gang scandal. GM Bob Gainey and team president Pierre Boivin insist Theodore is not involved and will remain with the club, while police say he is not the subject of any investigation. The club stresses his need to train and be ready for September.
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Gretzky backs plan to cut goalie equipment
NHL leaders and team executives press to shrink goalie gear to open play. Wayne Gretzky urges smaller pads and chest protectors, saying current equipment sizes hinder scoring and that top goalies will adapt. He notes enforcement has failed and cites past rule efforts.
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Klitschko Set to Challenge Lewis in Los Angeles Clash
In a high stakes title bout at Staples Center, Lennox Lewis defends the WBC belt against Vitali Klitschko. The 37-year-old champion, 40-2-1 with 31 KOs, seeks to prove he remains the true heavyweight ruler amid a changing field led by Jones and Byrd. Klitschko, 32-1 with 31 KOs, arrives as the hungry challenger after a rapid ascent. The bout airs on HBO around 8:30 p.m. MDT, continuing Lewis’s controversial hold atop the division.
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Golden Boy's comeback moves to a diamond
Virgil Hill awaits Donny Lalonde in a July 5 showdown at a Winnipeg baseball field as Lalonde pursues the dream of surpassing George Foreman to become the oldest world champion. Hill, 39, remains a sharp boxer with a recent world title history and a renewed jab aided by alternative medicine.
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