Former Nebraska QB signs with CFL team Montreals Alouettes
Former Nebraska quarterback Tommie Frazier signs a one year contract with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes after going undrafted in the NFL due to blood clots in his leg. The deal was reported by KLKN in Lincoln citing Frazier's agent Greg Samms.
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Popp Doubts Frazier Injury as Grey Cup Champion Opens June 27
Overtime report notes Jim Popp, GM, downplays Frazier health concerns while Samms states the agreement lets Frazier weigh options after the season and possibly sign with an NFL team. Montreal, former Baltimore Stallions Grey Cup winners, begins CFL play June 27 as Frazier hopes to play.
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Alouettes sign quarterback Frazier after medical hold
Frazier, who has been on blood-thinning medication, signed with Montreal to join the Alouettes in a few months after learning the offense. He visited two weeks ago and discussed terms, with Samms indicating the deal pays more than a Nebraska radio role.
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Bulls ride comeback season to title under Jordan
Kevin Flowers notes Chicago Bulls reclaimed supremacy as Michael Jordan returns for a full season, with Phil Jackson guiding a resilient team through tests and fatigue to a fourth title in his last four full NBA campaigns on Father’s Day.
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Belle to miss three games in looming record chase
Albert Belle will miss three games after a suspension for the May 31 brawl with Milwaukee. Belle leads the majors with 25 homers and could delay tying Roger Maris's 61. Teammate Julian Tavarez also had a three game ban reduced from five for the same incident. The rulings sparked union criticism and vows to appeal further.
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Bias Death Still Shapes Maryland Ten Years On
Ten years after Len Bias’s cocaine related death at Maryland, university leaders recall the impact on the Terrapins and the Celtics. Officials cite tougher admission standards and academic reforms, noting Bias skipped most classes after the 1985-86 season and warning of the dangers of drug use. The tragedy altered perceptions, prompted a task force inquiry, and left a lasting imprint on Maryland athletics and the NBA club.
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Lutrenta aims for Tri-State lead after 1-over 73
Ralph Lutrenta of New Castle fired a 1-over par 73 to place third in the Tri-State Amateur at Southpointe Golf Club, four back of pace-setter Jeff Schroeder. He battled a tough week with three rounds of 80 plus, then steadied with eight straight pars and key putts to stay in contention ahead of the final round.
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Rainout spoils Mets Pirates game start and makeup plans
Mets lead 2-0 in the first inning as rain cancels the Pittsburgh New York game. The teams reschedule a 5:05 p.m. EDT doubleheader with Ruebel and Isringhausen starting, while Loaiza is recalled after a rough two innings and two losses in New York.
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Irvin case resumes with legal tussles
Dallas AP reports the Michael Irvin case resumes with pretrial clashes as five defense lawyers and two prosecutors revisit indictments for cocaine and marijuana tied to a March arrest at a Residence Inn near Texas Stadium. The defendants face motion hearings on evidence from the motel and courtroom decorum tempers judges and attorneys during the daylong proceeding.
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