Cuban defectors held at Nassau detention center after rescue
Nine Cuban defectors including four baseball players and a coach were taken to a Nassau detention center after a fishing-boat rescue off Cuba. Agent Joe Cubas arrived with aid and sought visas. the group may seek asylum in the United States Costa Rica or the Dominican Republic. Protests outside the center claimed unequal treatment for families of jailed defectors.
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Rene W. Guim
Central Communication
Wildcats rally to stun Duke in South Regional final
Kentucky erased an 18 point second half deficit to edge Duke 86 to 84 and reach the Final Four. Duke led in the final seconds but freshman William Avery missed the buzzer beater as Kentucky celebrated a dramatic regional final victory.
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Final Four coaches are all rookies and first-time head finalists
The Final Four coaches Bill Guthridge North Carolina Rick Majerus Utah Mike Montgomery Stanford and Tubby Smith Kentucky are all making their first Final Four appearances as head coaches. Stanford faces Kentucky while Utah meets North Carolina, with the championship set for Monday. Kentucky reaches the Final Four for the third straight year, a first since Dukes five-year run ending in 1992. North Carolina advances as a top seed for the fifth time in the 90s and 14th overall, tied with UCLA for most. Utah 4th semifinals, first since 1966. Stanford 2nd ever after winning it all in 1942.
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Revitalized Ponson Eager To Display Talent
The Orioles prospect Sidney Ponson, once viewed as a future ace, struggled in Double A Bowie with a 2-7 record and a 5.42 ERA. An elbow ligament strain limited him to 13 games, and MRI confirmed the injury after which weeks of rest followed. He returned to spring training and Triple A action, with plans to post to Rochester. weight issues also hindered progress earlier in 1996.
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Orioles reshuffle minor leaguers for big league path
In Sarasota Chris Bryant shifts from third to first base as part of a broader Orioles plan to position prospects for the majors. Tommy Davis becomes a catcher, Jim Foster adds first base duties, and Tim DeCinces may move to first at Frederick while veterans like David Lamb and Rick Short also shifted last year. The moves aim to reveal each player's best major league fit, with Don Buford and Syd Thrift noting these adjustments as standard developmental steps.
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Bowie
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Rochester
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Don Buford
Foster
Texas
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Palmeiro hints at staying with Orioles past 1998
Rafael Palmeiro urges Orioles owner Peter Angelos to sign him before the 1998 season ends, or he will test free agency. He would take less than market value to stay in Baltimore now but may pursue the highest bidder later, aiming to finish his career with the Orioles. He has led RBIs and home runs recently and remains optimistic about a multi-year deal.
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Wizards edge Nets in OT to clinch playoff berth
In East Rutherford, Washington beats New Jersey 102-100 in overtime as Chris Webber pours in 25 points and Rod Strickland overcomes illness to log 50 minutes. The win moves the Wizards into a postseason spot, secures the season series 3-1, and narrows the Nets' path with Van Horn strong late.
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