Former NHL union chief faces plea bargain in Canada
Alan Eagleson, former executive director of the NHL Players' Association, expected to plead guilty in both U S and Canadian proceedings this week. Reports say he will receive an 18 month jail term in Canada and a roughly 1 million dollar fine in the United States after pleading to multiple felony counts. He faces a 34 count Boston indictment for fraud racketeering and embezzlement tied to his NHLPA leadership and past dealings with Hockey Canada Air Canada and Labatt.
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Montgomerie Beats Love In World Championship Final
Colin Montgomerie trailed late but rallied to defeat Davis Love III 2-up in the 36 hole Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf final in Scottsdale.Montgomerie earned $1 million, matching his career best, while Ernie Els defeated Hajime Meshiai 4 and 3 for third place and $350,000.
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Duke Dominates Maryland In ACC Showdown
Duke routs Maryland 74-? as Williams notes a strong road performance and the Terrapins struggle from the floor. Obinna Ekezie leads Maryland with 23 points before fouling out, while Battier and Langdon pace Duke with 18 and 15 points respectively. Duke fans celebrate a decisive win as Maryland exits with multiple fouls.
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Maryland Faces Lineup Shakeup as Morris Sees More Time
Maryland coach Gary Williams signals a tougher, louder practice rhythm and possible lineup changes as freshman Terence Morris earns more court time. Morris played 17 minutes against Duke, scoring two points with six turnovers, yet contributed two blocks and three assists as the Terps seek a stronger ACC push.
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Packers, 49ers Clash in Seemingly Familiar NFC Title Faceoff
The NFC title pits Green Bay against San Francisco, a rematch of recent playoff battles, as the Packers seek a fourth consecutive trip to the Super Bowl era with coach Holmgren. San Francisco seeks its fifth Super Bowl crown after advancing behind Mariucci and Stubblefield in the era's late '90s.
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Broncos Advance After Defensive Stand In Playoff Thriller
Broncos defeat Chiefs 24 7 in a tense playoff clash as Elvis Grbac struggles with late signals and Denver’s defense bends but does not break. Elway connects with Davis and McCaffrey for key scores while Denver capitalizes on Kansas City mistakes and penalties.
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Packers edge Bucs in wild card on cold Green Bay night
Aaron Favre and a stubborn defense helped Green Bay overcome mistakes and a 13 point second quarter deficit to beat Tampa Bay 20 10. Dilfer struggled for the Bucs as the Packers extended home playoff win streak and clamped down after halftime.
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Suzanne King earns Olympic trials win to reach Nagano
Suzanne King won two Lake Placid cross country races to earn an Olympic team berth and $10,000 prize. U S ski officials say top World Cup scoring maintains roster standards. King, a former English teacher now in Minneapolis, vows to reach top 30 at Nagano with ongoing funding implications.
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FitzRandolph Clings to Hope Amid Clap Skate Shift
West Allis Wisconsin Casey FitzRandolph once led the US speed skating team now struggles with the clap skate a first in more than a century as he fights to secure a fourth spot on the Nagano Olympic team with the 500 and 1 500 still in play he remains hopeful there is life after Nagano and plans for a longer future in the sport.
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US long track skaters qualify for Nagano in 500 and 1000
Former hockey player Marc Pelchat and Amy Sannes earned the first Olympic berths in the 500 meters as Casey FitzRandolph and Jennifer Rodriguez qualified in the 1000 at the Pettit National Ice Center trials. The team selections for the 10,000 meter men and 5,000 meter women were pending.
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German swim coach penalized for steroid use at world championships
Winfried Leopold, former East German coach, admitted giving steroids to swimmers. He was stripped of accreditation by FINA and banned from an official role while remaining with the team unofficially. Leopold faces German prosecution for systemic doping. officials note mixed reactions from German federation and athletes upset by cheating and lost medals.
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