Threats and Sabolik named All-Americans in 1997
Shenango graduate Barry Threats earned Burger King Division II Coaches First Team honors after a 5-5 Indiana University of Pennsylvania season, posting 36 tackles two interceptions nine pass breakups and 155 punt return yards. Slippery Rock lineman Dave Sabolcik also made the first team, anchoring an offense that averaged 403.1 yards per game. Orel Hershiser signed a one year contract with the San Francisco Giants after a 14-6 season with the Indians and 11 of 14 major league seasons with the Dodgers. He is 39.
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Burger King
San Francisco Giants
Orel Hershiser
Cleveland Indians
Hershiser
Indians
Florida Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Inside Wade Boggs is all smiles after signing
A baseball roundup notes Wade Boggs signing with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The article highlights Boggs’s smile and the moment of agreement, marking a key roster addition for the Rays as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Wade Boggs
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Penguins topple Kings as Barrasso stalls road shutout streak
Pittsburgh goalie Tom Barrasso stopped 23 shots and Rob Brown scored the winner as the Penguins defeated Los Angeles 2 1 in Inglewood. Jaromir Jagr earned two assists, giving him four in five games, while Vladimir Tsyplakov and Brown added goals. The Kings failed to convert on power plays and dropped their fourth straight.
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Calif
Tom Barrasso
Barrasso
Pittsburgh Penguins
Los Angeles Kings
Vladimir Tsyplakov
Pittsburgh
Jiri Slegr
Michael Jordan
Pol
Kevin Constantine
Rob Brown
Jaromir Jagr
Penguins
Jags
Brown
Kings
Garry Galley
Stephane Fiset
NHL
Paul Stewart
Stu Barnes
International Hockey League
Tsyplakov
Los Angeles
Fiset
Barnes
Stephens to make first start for Steelers against McGinest
Steelers rookie Jamain Stephens will start Saturday at New England replacing the injured Justin Strzelczyk. The 6-6 335-pound tackle will line up against Will ie McGinest, who collected 25 sacks in his first three seasons. Stephens trained against speedy defenders in practice and aims to square his shoulders to counter the rush as he seeks more playing time next season.
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Jamain Stephens
Willie McGinest
Stephens
Pittsburgh Steelers
McGinest
New England
Jason Gildon
Justin Strzelczyk
Denver
Steelers
Chad Scott
Dallas
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Bill Cowher
Jim Sweeney
Tom Myslinski
NFL
North Carolina A&t
Strzelczyk
Canes roll past Farrell behind Young and Pagley
New Castle's Red Hurricane overwhelmed Farrell 71 46 at Ne Ca Hi Field House as David Young scored a season high 27 and Ed Pagley added 18. Desmond Whetzel sparked the second half surge turning defense into offense and lifting the team to fifth straight win without star Justin Farris, who is returning soon.
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New Castle High
David Young
Ed Pagley
Red Hurricane
Farrell
Canes
John Sarandrea
Justin Farris
Farris
New Castle
Butler
Sarandrea
North Hills
Steelers
Young
Desmond Whetzel
Desmond
Pagley
Sprewell seeks second chance after apology press conference
Latrell Sprewell admits temper and takes responsibility for past actions at a news conference in Oakland. With Johnny Cochran Jr and Arn Tellem present, he asks for another chance to resume his career after losing a job for the attack on coach PJ Carlesimo. Six former teammates including Joe Smith and Muggsy Bogues supported him.
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Oakland
Calif
Latrell Sprewell
Sprewell
Johnny Cochran Jr
Arn Tellem
Golden State
PJ. Carlesimo
Joe Smith
Muggsy Bogues
Barkley hints at boycott over Sprewell case
Charles Barkley suggested top NBA stars could boycott the All-Star game or next summer's world championships in Greece if punishment for Latrell Sprewell is not eased. He said he has discussed it with players, though it would be extreme and should be resolved soon. Sprewell apologized privately to coach Carlesimo for choking and threats, defended his character, and said he deserves a chance to explain. The NBA suspended Sprewell for a year, costing $25 million, while the union filed grievances challenging the penalties.
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Charles Barkley
NBA
Greece
Latrell Sprewell
Barkley
Sprewell
Bill Hunter
The
Warriors
Players’ Union
John Feerick
Fordham Law School
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