Olympic sponsorship sparks debate on future of games
In Atlanta 1996 opening night coverage, scholars debate corporate funding. Miguel de Morargas notes sponsorship enables global reach while Segrave fears commercial sidelining. A UF historian cites Coubertin’s era pyrotechnics as inspiration, with 5000 rockets and a 40 foot Coubertin face projected for billions.
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Ravens Sign Local Marylander Lewis to Ravens Contract
Ravens fifth round pick Lewis begins NFL training camp with a 295000-dollar contract plus incentives and a 56000-dollar signing bonus. He aims to contribute on kickoff and punt returns and may earn a role as a fifth receiver, while Testaverde notes his quickness and potential. Lewis missed early camp due to talks but is focused on special teams and offense. Testaverde's wife nears delivery as veterans report and DeRon Jenkins remains unsigned.
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Blue Jays Rally Past Tigers for Eight Four Win
Joe Carter homered twice driving in two as Toronto exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning to beat Detroit 8 4 Pat Hentgen pitched eight strong innings improving to 10 6 with seven strikeouts and three walks Robert Perez collected three hits and two RBIs in the loss for the Tigers who dropped their third straight and eighth of 11.
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Shaq Deal Brings O’Neal to Lakers in Bid for Title
Leonard Armato brokered a deal that drew Orlando and Los Angeles to raise offers to land Shaquille O’Neal. Magic GM John Gabriel claimed Orlando topped the Lakers, while O’Neal joins a Lakers lineup with Cedric Ceballos and Kobe Bryant, along with Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel. Elden Campbell remains unsigned as the Lakers seek added bench strength after a 53–29 season.
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Redskins star Green blends fame with faith and charity
Redskin star Darrell Green embraces a community role beyond the field through the Youth Life Foundation, receiving a $50,000 pledge from area Nissan dealers during camp. He envisions a post football future but remains focused on beating opponents this season as he wears No 28. Injuries update: TE Scott Galbraith sprained a knee. RB Reggie Brooks bruised a knee and played without a knee pad. Sterling Palmer attended family matters as training camp faced soggy fields.
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Strickland Delays Bullets Blazers Trade in Portland
Rod Strickland refused a physical for the Washington Bullets amid a pay dispute delaying the four player deal. Rasheed Wallace and Mitchell Butler passed their tests, while Strickland’s demands hold up the trade at least until Monday with potential NBA extension talks noted by Portland assistant GM Jum Paxson.
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Local Open tennis results set prize money and seeds
The article outlines prize money for the Open men and women singles with men earning 1000 for the champion and 200 for the runner up, while women receive 500 and 200 respectively. Seeded players include Kim Shafer and Terri Gaskill in the women’s draw and Vesa Ponkka Michael Seherr Paul Harsanyi in the men’s. Local players and court repairs at 2nd Avenue Courts are noted as action begins Monday.
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MARVA Tops Calvert 5-2 in fifth inning rally
MARVA rallied from a 10 deficit in the fifth to defeat Calvert 5-2 as Allan Webber earned the win. Goode, Webber, and Willie McLane held Calvert to five hits while McLane closed the game with bases loaded and one out. Crum fielded a crucial fourth inning out, throwing out a runner at home.
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Major League and Pro Sports Weekend Schedule Highlights
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NBA Draft Buzz Attracts High School Stars To Camp
Camp talks on looming $400 million contracts and Shaquille O Neal. Dawning questions about Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett contrast with Tim Duncan and Rasheed Wallace decisions. Duncan recalls pressure of staying in school and finishing a psychology degree.
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