CBS analyst Ben Wright accused of anti lesbian remarks
CBS golf analyst Ben Wright faced backlash after The News Journal quoted him claiming lesbians hurt the sport and that women pros are handicapped by boobs. CBS Sports president David Kenin defended Wright saying no disparaging remarks were made and Wright would rejoin LPGA Championship coverage. LPGA officials pledged to comment after further review as Wright disassociated from the reported statements.
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County athletes shine at meet with multiple event wins
Frederick area schools blend drought of depth with standout performances as Shelton and James remain unbeaten in high jump and pole vault. Individual winners include Michelle Higginbottom for Frederick, Cara Consuegra for Lancer girls, TJ’s Judy Whims in 100 meter hurdles, and Walkersville’s Nick Brown setting a school record in the 100 dash.
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Castilla 2 homers lead Rockies past Marlins 10-6
Vinny Castilla drove in six as Colorado beat Florida 10-6 at Joe Robbie Stadium. Larry Walker homered for the fourth time in five games. Bruce Ruffin earned the save. Marlins remain winless at home, dropping to 0-8.
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Maryland bids to host 1999 Special Olympics
Maryland pursues the 1999 Special Olympics with a bid expected to draw about 10,000 athletes and at least 100 million dollars in economic impact. Gov. Parris Glendening led a delegation to Crystal City for the site selection meeting as officials from North Carolina argued their case. The plan relies on University of Maryland campuses to host most events, with support from business leaders and Orioles owner Peter Angelos.
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Raiders eye Oakland return amid Los Angeles stadium talks
Oakland Coliseum chairman George Vukasin told The San Francisco Chronicle he hopes to finalize a deal to bring the Raiders back to Oakland as early as next week. Raiders owner Al Davis has indicated a reluctance to return to the Los Angeles Coliseum, which opened in 1923 and remains the NFL’s oldest stadium in use.
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Winnipeg Jets sale verdict leaves future in balance
In Winnipeg Manitoba the NHL Jets owners accepted in principle an offer from a Minneapolis group led by Richard Burke. A local group linked to Izzy Asper was given until noon Thursday to arrange a Winnipeg deal. Acceptance of the Minneapolis bid would take effect unless the local agreement materializes.
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Wisconsin center Rashard Griffith declares for NBA draft
Rashard Griffith, a 6-11 Wisconsin junior center, announced at a news conference he will skip his junior and senior years to enter the June 28 NBA draft. He aims to be among the top eight picks and would consider playing for his former college coach Stu Jackson, now with Vancouver.
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Sabonis says he will join the Portland Trail Blazers
In Madrid Arvydas Sabonis, nine years after being a surprise first round pick by Portland, stated he plans to sign with the Blazers. The 7 foot 3 Lithuanian declared there is nothing left to prove in Europe or basketball, and the NBA remains the final stage.
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Virginia names Terry Holland as athletic director
Virginia appoints former basketball coach Terry Holland as its new athletic director. President John T. Casteen II called him the overwhelming favorite after a field of about 165 candidates. Holland, 53, had been Davidson's athletic director for five years and said he hoped to return to Virginia.
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