Rodman named Defensive Player of the Year again
New York AP reports Dennis Rodman of Detroit was chosen Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. He earned 51 of 96 votes, led the Pistons in field goal percentage at .493, and averaged 12.5 rebounds while anchoring the league's top defense. Hal Morris and Harold Reynolds were named NL and AL players of the week respectively for his and Reynolds’ standout weekly production.
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Belle suspended for one week after throwing at fan
Albert Belle of the Cleveland Indians received a one week suspension without pay from AL president Bobby Brown after he threw a baseball at fan Jeff Pillar in Cleveland. Belle appealed immediately and may play until a hearing is set. Brown called the act dangerous and serious in a letter.
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Marshall Offered Release By Bosox For 1991 Contract
Boston outfielder Mike Marshall, unhappy with his utility role, was offered release if he forfeits the remaining 1991 salary of 1.3 million. Marshall questioned the vagueness of the offer and noted his limited playing time while he had batted .320 with one homer and three RBIs in seven games this season.
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Tippett Faces Assault Charges After Tavern Scuffle
New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, 31, is slated for assault and battery charges following a Sunday tavern incident in Weymouth. Police say he grabbed 23-year-old Philip Jobin, shoved him against a wall, and threw him, causing a fall on broken glass that required stitches. Tippett voluntarily cooperated with investigators.
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Lukas Focuses on Horsework Over Times for Preakness Contenders
Trainer D Wayne Lukas stresses that how a horse works matters more than workout times as Preakness hopefuls including Strike the Gold Corporate Report and Best Pal put in workouts at Pimlico Jockey Chris Antley guided Strike the Gold through three quarters of a mile in 1 12 3 5 with a seven eighths gallop out in 1 28 While Derby time questions swirl Lukas says the track pace and ease of work signal readiness Strike the Gold penned a slow Derby half mile but trainer Nick Zito insists the race pace mattered less than the horse’s condition Fellow contenders Farma Way equaled the Pimlico track record in the Pimlico Special and Olympio Mane Minister Whadjathink also posted workouts as Honor Grades awaits his turn to jog into Tuesday session
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Indy 500 could have fewer than 33 cars in lineup
Indy 500 faces potential lineup shrinkage as only 22 drivers posted four lap speed during early qualifying days and many backup cars remain unused. With 88 entries and 59 at track, owners, drivers, and engine suppliers weigh options as injuries and backup cars affect field size for the May race.
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Anderson Wins Fourth Stage of Tour Du Pont
Phil Anderson of Australia outpaced a large sprint field to win the 87.5 mile Fredericksburg to Richmond stage in 3 hours 14 minutes 23 seconds. He edged Bob Mionske and Cezary Zamana to claim the victory and his sixth win of the season.
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Marathon 31 inning softball game longest in NCAA history
Creighton pitcher Kelly Brookhart toiled 58 1 3 innings over three games in the Western Athletic Conference tournament. A 31-inning 1-0 win over Utah, the longest game in NCAA softball, and a 25-inning loss to Utah followed, with Brookhart throwing relief in the final marathon.
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