Lawson resigns as Laurel High baseball coach after six seasons
Brian Lawson has resigned after six seasons as head coach of Laurel High School baseball citing family needs. He led the Spartans to a 59-42 record and plans to return to coaching in the future. Also, Laurel basketball aide W Andrew Shillingburg quit, while the school board voted 7-1 against adding soccer as a district sport, with club soccer continuing for ages 5 to 19.
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Inside Former FSU kicker arrested Steelers to sign linebacker
A former Florida State kicker facing arrest reports a Steelers plan to sign a linebacker. The page 14 item notes roster moves amid off field trouble and ongoing NFL activity.
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Hlinka Named Pens Coach In European Move
Pittsburgh hires Ivan Hlinka, a Czech coach with Olympic success, to lead the Penguins in a bid to blend European tactics with more physical play. He replaces Herb Brooks as the 19th Penguins head coach, aiming to add size and strength while leveraging a roster heavy with European players.
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Vander Wal’s two homers spark Pirates over Expos 8-3
John Vander Wal homered twice including a grand slam as Pittsburgh toppled Montreal 8-3. Cordova earned the win in six innings, Peters notched his first save of the season, while Lee Stevens hit two homers for Montreal in a losing effort.
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Expos Pitchers Shine In Tight Loss With Bases Loaded
Expos starter Tony Armas Jr. struggled early but escaped danger after backing into bases loaded trouble in the third. Pat Meares doubled to start the inning as Armas walked two more, prompting a trio of balls to Vander Wal before a called strike.
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Vander Wal's 400-foot slam fuels Pirates win
Vander Wal belts a 400-foot grand slam for Pittsburgh as Armas struggles, Ramirez adds two RBIs, and Aven drives in a run. Vander Wal also hits a solo shot in the seventh and a ninth-inning double for a five RBI game. Expos pitcher Armas allows six runs in 2 1/3 innings while Stevens homers twice for Montreal in a lopsided affair.
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Lakers edge Pacers in controversial NBA finale debate
Scott Polk critiques sports worlds from golf to baseball to basketball. He notes Tiger Woods dominance at Pebble Beach and critiques Pirates management, praising Shaquille O Neal while faulting Lakers no call errors and Portland near miss.
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