Barkley Doubts He'll Return As Comeback Talk Rises
Charles Barkley voiced doubt about returning to basketball amid comeback chatter. He said he is not ready to play and may not pursue NBA games again, while Michael Jordan contemplates next season with the Wizards. In separate baseball action, Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox saw plate umpire Lance Barksdale struck by a backswing bat, delaying play.
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Blatter meets Maradona as FIFA seeks reconciliation
FIFA president Sepp Blatter met Diego Maradona and Michel Platini for 30 minutes in Buenos Aires after a FIFA congress as tensions linger from past conflicts. Maradona has vocally criticized FIFA, accusing it of politics and business interests over soccer.
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Hoch Wins Western Open In Record 21 Under Par
Scott Hoch defeated Davis Love II by one stroke at Cog Hill to seize the Western Open title with a record 21 under 267 and the week’s low round of 64. Hoch earned $648,000, moved to seventh in the rankings, and dedicated the win to his ill teacher Richard Tiddy.
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Early Baseball Mentions Surface From 1823 Notes
The column notes stray 1823 references to base ball played on Broadway and 8th Street, described as innocent amusement with little expense. It cites later claims that 1846 Hoboken games formalized rules, and other 1825 mentions in Oneonta, linking early games to Manhattan origins.
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Armstrong seals big win in Boulogne sur Mer stage
Armstrong, riding for Team Telekom, claims a major victory in the 120.78 mile Boulogne sur Mer leg as Moreau of France holds onto the yellow jersey after finishing 31st. Zabel edges Romaine Valastebis of Latvia and Jimmy Casper of France for third. US Postal rider Sio trails far behind among 161 of 188 riders.
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IOC to pick 2008 host during Moscow meetings
The IOC executive board converges at the World Trade Center in Moscow for three days to choose the 2008 host city. A new president is set to be elected July 16 in the city where Samaranch became IOC president in 1980.
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