Patriots Owner Apologizes for Locker Room Joke
New England Patriots owner Victor Kiam apologized for a joke about Lisa Olson and the Persian Gulf War told at a Stamford Old-Timers banquet. Olson faced harassment allegations last season, and the NFL warned that offensive comments may lead to discipline.
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Steinbrenner Petitions Baseball Council Over Ban
George Steinbrenner’s lawyers filed a 135 page petition with baseball’s executive council four months ago challenging the investigation that led to his ban from the New York Yankees. Deputy commissioner Steve Greenberg dismissed it as filed waste. Boston Red Sox owner Haywood Sullivan backed Commissioner Fay Vincent, saying ownership supports the investigation and rejects vendetta claims.
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Kansas high school basketball player dies during game
In Wichita a 15 year old sophomore Travis Sheeley collapsed on mid court during a junior varsity game after running in the second quarter. An EMT failed to revive him. Forensic pathologist Dr. William Eckert reported autopsy found an enlarged heart as the cause.
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Hall of Famer Paul Hildebrand to enter Frederick County Hall of Fame
Hall of Famer Paul Hildebrand, a catcher for the Frederick Hustlers for 15 years, will be inducted into the Alvin G. Quinn Frederick County Sports Hall of Fame at the annual banquet on February 16 at the Frederick American Legion. He joined the Hustlers in 1934, was MVP four times, and missed only two games while also playing softball and amateur football.
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Leonard poised to challenge Norris for crown at Garden
In New York at Madison Square Garden Sugar Ray Leonard and Terry Norris prep for a 12 round title bout. Leonard, 34, claims edge in experience and reach while Norris vows to knock him out. Gate and purses projected high as Leonard eyes a final run with Showtime and foreign rights. Robert Morris appeals NEC ban after NCAA penalties tied to Andre Boyd case and ineligible meal money.
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Fla
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Robert Morris
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Lakers stretch win streak to 16, second-longest in NBA history
In INglewood, the Lakers, under coach Mike Dunleavy, have won 16 straight, their longest since 1970s glory and second only to the 33-game 1971-72 mark by West and Chamberlain. James Worthy and Sam Perkins help steady the lineup as Magic Johnson runs the offense. The team sits 35-11 at the season midpoint, eyeing the next test at Phoenix after a break.
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