Wizards hold sparse practice as lockout ends nears
At the MCI Center seven players attended a three hour open practice for Washington's Wizards amid a stalled return to work. Rod Strickland was absent as an unsigned free agent, while players like Mitch Richmond Chris Whitney Calbert Cheaney Harvey Grant and Bob McCann stopped by. The session focused on shooting and conditioning with the backcourt pairing of Strickland and Richmond highlighted as key, depending on Strickland's status.
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Maryland and NC State recruit roundup in college hoops
Terps Baxter shines as a strong post presence likely to impact Maryland this season. NC State targets Damien Wilkins as its top recruit, rated among the nation's best, after two years at St. John's and a Florida prep year. Maryland adds Tamir Goodman from Balti more's Talmudical Academy, a 26-3, 155-pound junior who plans to sign next November and would miss five games due to Sabbath observance. Cornelius Williams, a 6-11 sophomore at NC State from Frederick, has 17 points in 13 games, with his brother Phil having played for Penn State.
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Rhodes Leads Raiders Move Echoes 1989 Change
The piece tracks Rhodes becoming head coach after paths from position coach to top role, likening him to Art Shell in 1989. It notes his prior stops with Hall in San Francisco, Green Bay as defensive coordinator, and a 2005 Coach of the Year stint with the Eagles before front-office clashes and Lurie's admission of fault.
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Ravens interview Haslett for head coach role in Baltimore
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Jim Haslett met Ravens owner Art Modell at Owings Mills as a candidate for Baltimore’s head coach. He noted the team’s talent and past success in attracting players while Jaguars offensive coordinator Chris Palmer was set to meet with the Ravens.
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Chris Palmer
Hodier warns 2002 Games at risk over bribery probe
IOC senior member Marc Hodier warned Salt Lake City may lose the 2002 Winter Games or have them moved if funds falter amid the bribery scandal. He said two Salt Lake officials resigned and may have hidden cash paid to IOC members, while Utah remains a victim of a corrupt system. Anita DeFranta projected up to 12 committee expulsions as the probe widens.
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Salt Lake City
Marc Hodier
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International Olympic Committee
Anita DeFranta
United States
Subpoena Issued in ABL Collapse Probe
Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal subpoenas the NBA as part of an inquiry into the collapse and bankruptcy filing of the American Basketball League a nine team women's league seeking documents on competition and market materials alleging the NBA may have hastened the ABL's end as sponsor of the rival WNBA.
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McGwire No 70 Home Run Ball Sparks Auction
Guernsey’s 1998 Baseballs auction at Madison Square Garden features McGwire’s No 70 ball from the record season along with No 63 67 68 and Sosa’s No 61. Other highlights include Hank Aaron’s 754th, Mickey Mantle’s 500th, and a Roger Maris signed ball amid Ruth and Gehrig items.
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Lou Gehrig
Mariners Face $100 Million Ballpark Bill to Finish
Seattle public funds are nearly exhausted as the Mariners must begin covering about $100 million to finish the new ballpark. Ken Johnson of the Public Facilities District says the stadium district chose not to require a bond, leaving owners to finance the final construction phase, likely by borrowing against the team.
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Yankees Bring Back Entire Coaching Staff for Fourth Season
New York Yankees reaffirm their full coaching staff for a fourth straight season led by Willie Randolph at third base and Mel Stottlemyre on pitching. The club also signed pitcher Dan Naulty to a $300,000 one year deal while Derek Jeter Pettitte and Mariano Rivera remain in arbitration.
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George Steinbrenner
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Jose Cardenal
Tony Cloninger
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Ralph Houk
Jim Hegan
Elston Howard
Dick Howser
Tim Turner
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Dan Naulty
Minnesota
Allen Butler
Derek Jeter
Andy Pettitte
Mariano Rivera
Indians edge Catoctin in tough poolesville game
Indians coach Pigrom calls win a confidence booster after a 40 35 loss. Parks nailed four 3 pointers and finished with 4 points as Catoctin jumped ahead. Steady scoring from Smith Maloney Schultz and Ott supported Poolesville's defense in a close bout.
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Randy Ott
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Poolesville TV
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Evan Miller
Brian Boyer
Cougars
Mount St. Marys Falls To UMBC As Balgac Sparks Rally
UMBC held Mount St Marys to 38 percent shooting as Gregory Harris led Mount with 19 points and Robert Balgac added 12 points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. UMBC led 71 60 with just over three minutes left before Mount cut it to 71 66. Balgac sparked a 6 0 Mount run but was unable to finish. The Retrievers answered with four straight points to seal the win. Harris was NEC Player of the Week for the period ending Jan 11.
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Gregory Harris
Robert Balgac
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Phelan
St Francis
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Thompson
Craig Esherick
Eshenck
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MCI
Browns focus on coach over No 1 pick in draft
Cleveland policy says finding the right head coach is the priority as the Browns evaluate quarterbacks Tim Couch and Ricky Williams and potential trades for the No 1 pick. Policy notes Couch has an agent, Tom Condon, and Cleveland will study all options including trading the top selection.
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Weill
Tyson Still Feels Like Champion Ahead of Botha Bout
Tyson, upbeat despite two losses to Holyfield, says he remains champion and vows a strong comeback in a 10 round MGM Grand bout with Francois Botha. He notes Holyfield and Lewis big purses for their unification match, expects over $20 million in his own payday, while ticket sales lag for the card. Botha, 39-1 with 24 KOs, is seen as a credible challenger and the press event shows Tyson in high spirits.
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Thompson reflects three days after Georgetown coach resignation
In New York AP report, Joe Thompson talks about life as Georgetown’s coach emeritus three days after resigning. He recalls adapting to “Hoya paranoia,” explains distractions that prompted his decision, and notes successor Craig Esherick’s early win while Thompson watches from a skybox.
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