Young Dream Team Ready to Go in Olympics
The United States Olympic basketball squad for Sydney features a younger core led by Payton and Garnett, with McDyess replacing the injured Duncan. Coach Rudy Tomjanovich emphasizes speed and defense while veterans like Brown praise the energy and teamwork of a team centered on youth and potential gold.
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Stewart faces edge loss at NH Speedway after safety changes
Tony Stewart warns that NASCAR safety changes at New Hampshire International Speedway may erase his prior advantage. With two driver deaths prompting restrictor plates, practice and qualifying ahead of the Dura Lube 300 are in flux as Park and Burton test the new setup, while Stewart doubts widespread information sharing and expects adjustments as drivers weigh the impact of the changes.
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IU President and wife flee campus amid Knight firing protests
Indiana University president Myles Brand and his wife Peg Brand faced threats and fear after Bob Knight’s dismissal. More than 2,000 students protested on campus, burning effigies and overturning light poles near the residence as police investigated threatening emails and fliers targeting freshman Kent Harvey and his family.
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NFL Films to wire players for Monday night feature
NFL Films will mic one player and film two cameras during the first half of Monday night games for a two minute halftime piece on ABC telecasts. President Steve Sabol notes quick turnaround and air within the game. Filming will be edited at Mount Laurel New Jersey headquarters.
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Soldiers compete at Sydney Games with service roles and sports
The Sydney Olympics feature soldiers and military linked athletes across nations. Liu Guoliang defends table tennis titles as Lt. Col. in China’s army while Liu Guoliang and Wu Hui hold ranks in the PLA navy and army. Other competitors include Wang Zhizhi and Judith Herczig, with service benefits aiding training and education.
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Olympics headlines mix of wins and near-misses across sports
The article spans multiple events: cycling rider Chris Witty posts a personal best but finishes fifth in the women's 500 meters. boxing veteran Clarence Vinson earns a decisive win inspired by Muhammad Ali as Dante Craig advances. soccer sees the United States draw with Cameroon and Czech Republic while remaining winless. gymnastics notes John Roethlisberger stabilizing the team and lifting them toward finals. basketball reports Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie powering the US to an 89-75 victory over South Korea.
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