Stockton Nears Magic Johnson Assist Record in Denver Showdown
Stockton needs 11 assists to tie and 12 to break Magic Johnson’s NBA career record as the Jazz host the Denver Nuggets. In his 11th season with Utah, he has 9,383 assists after 14 against Minnesota left him 11 shy of the mark, a milestone achieved in 874 games across 14 NBA seasons.
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49ers rout of Chargers draws weak Super Bowl rating
The San Francisco 49ers 49 to 26 win over the San Diego Chargers on ABC produced a national rating of 41.3 with a 63 share, one of the smallest audiences in Super Bowl history. Only seven of 29 games have posted lower ratings, and the figure falls short of last year’s 45.1 rating for the Cowboys Bills matchup.
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Pardee to coach Birmingham CFL team in new league
Jack Pardee, returning to professional football, becomes coach of Birmingham's new Canadian Football League franchise. With NFL head coaching depth, he aims to implement a run and shoot offense in a pass oriented league. Owner Art Williams targets a Grey Cup appearance in year one. contract terms not disclosed.
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Reserves added to NBA teams in All-Star selections
Dana Barros of the 76ers and Tyrone Hill of the Cavaliers join 14 reserves for the NBA All-Star Game on February 12 in Phoenix. Eastern picks include Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, Vin Baker, and Joe Dumars. West picks feature Karl Malone, John Stockton, Gary Payton, Detlef Schrempf, David Robinson, Cedric Ceballos, and Mitch Richmond. Starters were already chosen by fans.
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San Francisco seeks naming rights for Candlestick Park
The city aims to rent Candlestick Park’s name to private sponsors for 1 to 2 million dollars annually to fund stadium renovations. The Stick, home to the 49ers and Giants, will host the 1999 Super Bowl, and city officials say sponsorship would raise funds without costs to the city or ticket buyers.
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Roundball Classic Canceled After 30-Year Run in Pittsburgh
The Roundball Classic, a long running high school all star game famed for players like Shaquille O Neal Moses Malone and Patrick Ewing, is canceled after Spectacor Management Group failed to secure sufficient sponsorship. Hank Abate stated the event requires strong sponsor backing even with sizable attendance.
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Strike concerns and potential moves during baseball strike
The piece notes STRIKE negotiations and player stance as admitted by STRIKE, mentions Grissom and Hill possibly moving to the Marlins under a signing ban, and Expos’s 10 percent raise risk if deals aren’t signed by Monday. It also covers comments from Brett Butler, David Cone, and others on staying solid, plus government options with Orrin Hatch and President Bush referenced.
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Mount St Mary's Faces St Francis Of Pa In 7 Pm Tip
Mount St Marys meets St Francis (PA) at 7 p.m. in Knott Arena as Mount St Marys aims to rebound from NEC play while St Francis tops the NEC standings with a 90 mark. Virginia plays Maryland at 7 p.m. FCC men visit Chesapeake and FCC women visit Anne Arundel. Boys include St Johns at National Christian and Victor Cullen hosting Highland View. Girls feature South Carroll at TJ and North Carroll at Linganore. Wrestling pairs Smithsburg Walkersville Frederick South Carroll and Middletown Boonsboro.
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