Boggs Top Candidate for Baseball Hall Fame in 1999 Ballot
Slugger Wade Boggs leads the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot as a top newcomer. The five time AL batting champion with 3,010 hits and 12 All Star appearances is joined by Ryne Sandberg Bruce Sutter on the 1999 ballot.
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James wears mask leads Cavaliers past Bobcats 94 83
LeBron James scored 26 points while wearing a protective mask as Cleveland beat Charlotte 94-83. He joined the team after receiving the mask in Cleveland. Drew Gooden added 19 for the Cavaliers. Kareem Rush top scored for the Bobcats with 19 as Charlotte dropped their sixth straight. Emeka Okafor’s double double streak ended at 19.
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Attorney denies Verba involved in alleged assault at home
Browns left tackle Ross Verba denies involvement in a reported sexual assault case after a party at his Strongsville home last week. Police report details and exam results were pending, with Verba cooperating and stating he did not spend the night at the residence.
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Heisman rivals face off as White and Leinart eye final college game
In this Orange Bowl briefing racing toward a finale, Heisman winners White and Leinart navigate fame and pressure. White recalls knee recoveries and a year of high scrutiny, while Leinart reflects on staying grounded amid buzz. Peterson's strong season adds to the spotlight as USC contemplates next year.
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Quicken Loans Buys Cavaliers in Blockbuster Deal
Dan Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans, agreed to purchase the Cleveland Cavaliers for 375 million dollars from Gordon Gund. Gilbert, 5 foot 6 inches, vowed the move ends a lifelong dream as he leads a group of investors to take ownership and control of Gund Arena after NBA approval.
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Browns Hold Third Draft Pick In NFL Order
New York San Francisco Miami and Cleveland secure the first three selections in the NFL draft with the 49ers holding the first pick after a 2 14 season. Miami 4 12 earns second choice. Cleveland third. Remaining picks include Chicago Tampa Bay Tennessee Oakland Arizona Washington Detroit Dallas and more. San Diego 12th with Giants pick follows. Chargers, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, New Orleans and Cincinnati also listed.
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Angels rename to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Angels announce they will play as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, aiming to boost regional marketability. The move risks a clash with Anaheim officials over lease terms tied to the 1966 relocation and Disney era rebrand.
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NASCAR bars Hutchens device enforcing HANS only
Charlotte NASCAR has banned the Hutchens head and neck device across all series, making HANS the sole approved restraint. NASCAR cited SFI testing that found Hutchens failed to meet minimum standards. The HANS device, akin to a collar and helmet hook system, is favored by most drivers, though Ryan Newman was noted among those with reservations.
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Tony Stewart Races With Hutchens Known Pairing
Tony Stewart has been known to race alongside Hutchens, forming a noted driving pairing in events. Their collaboration has drawn attention in circuits where drivers share teams and compete for top standings across races.
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Baseball scout Rex Bowen dies at 93 in Florida
Rex Bowen, a famed baseball scout who signed Bill Mazeroski Maury Wills and Dick Groat, died at 93 in New Smyrna Beach Florida. Bowen, a former Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds executive, joined the Pirates in 1950 and became scouting director in 1959. He later served as special assistant to the GM in Cincinnati from 1968 to 1990. In 2000 Baseball America named him among the top 10 scouts of the past century.
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IOC to donate $1 million for tsunami relief effort
In Lausanne Switzerland the International Olympic Committee will give 1 million dollars for disaster relief after the tsunami earthquake in South Asia. In Sydney cricket fans donated 95800 during the first two days of the third test between Australia and Pakistan. The International Cricket Council aims to raise millions for World Vision disaster relief through two charity matches.
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Oklahoma State promotes Gundy as Miles departs for LSU
Oklahoma State elevates offensive coordinator Mike Gundy to head coach as Les Miles leaves for LSU. Miles is introduced in Baton Rouge aiming to continue Nick Saban's program, while Gundy, a former Cowboys quarterback and record holder, guides OSU in the upcoming era.
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Selig approves Johnson trade to Yankees
Commissioner Bud Selig approved the Randy Johnson deal with the Yankees, clearing the way for a contract extension and finalizing terms with Arizona. The Diamondbacks must reach an extension with Shawn Green by Thursday as he earns 16 million this year and heads toward free agency.
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Rison to Pay 10000 for Jail Release in Child Support Case
Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was offered release from jail after nearly a month for failing to pay more than two years of child support. Judge Cynthia Becker allowed departure if he paid 10000, with half of any signing bonus to the mother of his two sons, Ray Handley contends.
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