Rodman faces fine and antics during NBA Finals
Dennis Rodman missed a mandatory NBA session and skipped a Bulls film session after a birthday layoff, drawing a $10,000 fine. He was seen at a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan in Auburn Hills while teammates and coach Phil Jackson spoke of his unpredictable spark and team tolerance.
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Counterfeit NBA Finals Tickets Fool Jazz Fans at Delta Center
About 250 fans bought counterfeit Game 2 tickets for Bulls versus Jazz that looked authentic enough to fool Delta Center staff. Usher confusion, police seek victims and scalpers, with at least one arrest and warnings of more for future finals.
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Selig urges tougher penalties for onfield violence
Acting commissioner Bud Selig calls for stricter rules to curb players leaving dugouts to incite fights and wants fines and suspensions revised. He directed AL president Gene Budig NL president Leonard Coleman and Beeston to meet with the players association on a new plan. Anaheim Angels manager Terry Collins begins an eight game suspension immediately after deciding with Budig, while dates are set by the league.
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Skinner Earnhardt swap crew chiefs in bid to improve
Charlotte AP report says Richard Childress will swap Larry McReynolds to Mike Skinner and Kevin Hamlin to Dale Earnhardt. The moves are immediate and in place for the Miller Lite 400 at Michigan Speedway. Both drivers face ongoing struggles with form and top-10 finishes this season.
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Jarvis Nears St John’s Coaching Job
George Washington coach Mike Jarvis is close to taking over at St John’s. Reports say his agent Rob Ades flew to New York to finalize a seven year deal at about 800000 dollars annually.
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Nomo Begins Fresh Start with the Mets in New York
Hideo Nomo, traded from the Dodgers to the New York Mets, makes his first start in a Mets uniform as Nomomania returns to New York. Analysts note his 2-7 record this season, past arm issues, and questions about his delivery and confidence while Mets manager Bobby Valentine focuses on his upcoming starts.
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Thome Homers As Indians Top Pirates In Bucs Tilt
Thome connected off Pirates starter Chris Peters as Shawon Dunston and Kenny Lofton reached base. He lifted his batting average to .324 with 53 RBIs, while Omar Vizquel and Omar Bodden Castro contributed, and Colon pitched eight strong innings. The Indians built a 6-0 lead thanks to Fryman and a pair of unearned runs in the sixth. Colon said he feels comfortable as he works on language barriers while aiming to improve further.
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Martin earns U S Open berth after tense playoff
Casey Martin clinched a rare U S Open spot at Clovernook despite a late double bogey. He rides a one person cart due to a leg circulatory problem and faces tough scrutiny at The Olympic Club in San Francisco starting June 18.
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