Short Takes Speedway Planned for New York
Real estate developer Donald Trump and Bill France of International Speedway Corp announced plans to build a superspeedway in the New York region. Five potential sites were named with another five under consideration, one final site to be chosen in 8 to 12 weeks. The facility would cost 200 to 250 million, ISC would own it, joining tracks in Daytona Talladega Phoenix Darlington and Watkins Glen.
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Minnesota probe may take months in basketball program
University of Minnesota president Mark Yudof asked state senators for two months to probe academic fraud allegations in the basketball program. Four players were ruled ineligible ahead of a first round NCAA game against Gonzaga. The Golden Gophers, down to eight healthy players, lost 75 63.
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Lillehammer’s Olympic bid investigators find no bribery
Norwegian media released about 20 000 documents from Lillehammer bid efforts for 1992 and 1994. Reporters found no proof of bribery or vote buying but noted use of Norway’s diplomatic corps to assemble background files on IOC members ahead of their visits.
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Marbury Signs 70.9 Million Nets Contract
Stephen Marbury agreed to a six year 70.9 million deal with the New Jersey Nets after a one player trade involving Minnesota and Milwaukee. He was introduced at a news conference before New Jersey's game with Philadelphia but couldn't play Friday due to the trade sending Sam Cassell to the Bucks. Nets GM John Nash called the move a longtime dream and Marbury spoke of achieving life goals.
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Kennedy visits Tyson at Montgomery jail in Gaithersburg
John F Kennedy Jr visiting Tyson at the Montgomery County Detention Center in Rockville Gaithersburg area. Kennedy says he was there as a friend and that Tyson is a different man than his public image. Tyson serves a one year sentence after pleading no contest to assault related to a minor traffic incident last summer.
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Clippers End 0-17 Start With Win Over Kings
Maurice Taylor helped the Los Angeles Clippers snap a 17 game losing streak by beating the Sacramento Kings 106-92. Lorenzen Wright grabbed 25 rebounds and 12 points, while Dar rick Martin added 18 points and 11 assists as the Clippers finally secured a victory ending their historic skid.
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Holyfield aims for third round KO in Lewis title clash
New York AP reports undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis defends against Evander Holyfield at Madison Square Garden with Holyfield predicting a third round knockout. The bout, carried on pay per view, features Holyfield seeking a historic third reign and includes comments from trainers and Bruno on national loyalties.
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