Russian soccer executive gunned down near Moscow
Larisa Nechayeva 44, director general of Spartak, was shot in the head at her country house east of Moscow after returning from shopping. Police said the killing may be linked to her business activities and noted a guest and her brother were also shot, with the brother hospitalized.
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Vladimir
Bolshakov
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Mo Vaughn to undergo knee surgery likely six week absence
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn will have arthroscopic knee surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. Team doctor says recovery could span two to six weeks, with six weeks more likely due to the knee’s role in his swing. Vaughn’s knee locked after sliding home against the Mets and again after striking out versus Baltimore.
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Mo Vaughn
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Arthur Pappas
Baltimore
Irabu Promoted to Class AA Norwich for First Start
Japanese pitching prospect Hideki Irabu earned his first promotion from the Yankees system after two strong Class A outings. He moves to Class AA Norwich of the Eastern League and will debut Friday night starting with 70 to 75 pitches against New Haven. Plans call for a five day rotation with a June 25 appearance to follow, location TBA.
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New Haven
Newman
Wimbledon seeds reshuffle as big servers gain edge
Sampras top seed at Wimbledon with big servers Ivanisevic and Muster moved down. Hingis leads women with Seles Novotna Majoli and Davenport behind. Graf out four to six months after knee surgery. Chang falls to No. 5, Kafelnikov up to No. 3, Krajicek at No. 4.
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All England
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Monica Seles
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Iva Majoli
Lindsay Davenport
Steffi Graf
Michael Chang
Austria
Thomas Muster
Ivanisevic
Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Halle
Germany
Richard Krajicek
U S Drops Bid for 2008 Olympics in Favor of Alternatives
The US Olympic Committee board rejected pursuing a 2008 Olympic bid after a mail vote. It will target the 2007 Pan American Games and may bid for 2012. Eight U S cities sought 2008 hosting, with Boston Chicago Los Angeles and western New York expected for 2012 alongside others.
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Bulls Jazz NBA Finals TV ratings second highest ever
New York AP reports NBCs NBA Finals coverage between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz drew the second highest rating in league championship history with a 16.8 rating and 30 share. The six game series matched last years close of 16.7 rating and 31 share, while the 1993 Bulls Suns final remains the peak at 17.9 rating and 33 share. The clincher dropped to 18.5 rating and 35 share versus last years 18.8 rating and 35 share.
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USOC May Drop Testosterone From Banned List
USOC chief Dick Schultz urged dropping testosterone from Olympic banned substances unless a foolproof test is developed. He cited cases involving Mary Slaney and Sandra Farmer-Patrick, and said a panel will seek ironclad detection methods before advising IOC on the substance.
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USOC
Schultz
International Olympic Committee
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Rangers outfielder Greer, Brown win weekly honors
New York AP Rusty Greer of the Texas Rangers was named American League player of the week after hitting .600 with a 1.250 slugging percentage and .692 on base in six games for 12 hits including four doubles and three homers with five RBIs and eight runs. Kevin Brown of the Florida Marlins earned NL honors for pitching the season’s first no hitter, striking out seven in a Tuesday win over the San Francisco Giants, lifting Marlins’ history with a near perfect game.
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Florida Marlins
Kevin Brown
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San Francisco
Seven year old hooks huge crappie at Little Seneca Lake
Seven year old Sarah Smith of Walkersville hooked a big crappie within minutes of casting on Little Seneca Lake. The fish measured almost 17 inches long, 13 inches in girth, and weighed 2 pounds 11 ounces, prompting her dad Craig to praise the catch as the biggest crappie he’d seen.
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Seneca Lake
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Little Seneca Lake
Notable WNBA rookies and stars headline season opener
The article highlights Swoopes and Lobo as early WNBA signees with the Houston Comets and New York Liberty respectively. It notes Lobo facing former Olympic teammate Leslie in Los Angeles, NBC televised, and Leslie's high school scoring fame and post college modeling move.
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Foster’s move prompts questions on Orioles future
Foster discusses his dissatisfaction with returning to a lower league and explains his need for regular at bats. He recounts a Rochester brief call up intended to gauge his development, then returning to Frederick as the Orioles weigh long term options and free agent status.
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