Weavers Triplet Boxers Pursue Individual Pro Careers
In Las Vegas, Floyd Troy and Lloyd Weaver, three siblings from boxing’s notable Weaver clan, debut as professional boxers forming perhaps the only trio of brothers to box for pay. Floyd, a welterweight, joined by Troy and Lloyd, discuss early pro plans, family dynamics, and goals, with Lloyd already earning his first bout purse of 250 dollars and looking to box again in a month or two.
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Orioles owner Williams weighs Weaver Ripken options amid clashes
Weaver said unnamed sources report Williams favors Weaver while Peters leans to Ripken, who has spent 29 years with the Orioles. Both could accept either choice. Williams declined comment when reached. Williams told the Washington Post he would not sit idly by and would consider changes, including a past desire to fire Altobelli, despite Peters' objections.
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Orioles slump continues as Tigers hand them fifth straight loss
The Baltimore Orioles were defeated by the Detroit Tigers, extending their losing streak to five. The club returns to Baltimore for a seven game homestand after a rematch with Detroit. Off season spending totaled 11.4 million on Lynn Lacy and Aase, but pitching injuries including Mike Flanagan a ruptured Achilles and Scott McGregor’s struggles have undermined the rotation.
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Baseball executives press ahead amid team backing in vote
Negotiators set Tuesday for the next meeting as the Player Relations Committee on Wednesday gave the union more details on the eight point contract proposal from May 20. The package included a modified salary cap to limit spending on free agents and players acquired in trades. Fehr noted owners’ broader plan would mirror an NBA style framework.
Baseball players push for bigger TV share amid pay concerns
MacPhail warns the high salary era harms baseball finances and urges players to accept the financial reality. He notes the PRC will wait for the union to review the written proposal. Fehr says players feel frustration and rising anger and warns threats may be needed to gain attention, while both sides seek to avert a strike.
Angels Rally With Singles In Three-Run Seventh Frame
Midland took four of six from Beaumont as the Angels push into a six game homestand starting at 7 30 tonight versus the El Paso Diablos. The Angels Diablos series at Angel Stadium through Tuesday marks the end of the Texas League first half.
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Walton becomes NBA free agent with Clippers option
Center Bill Walton of the Los Angeles Clippers has filed for free agency after exercising his option. He can consider offers from 22 NBA teams until the end of July. if no offer is received his rights revert to the Clippers and he would be tied to the final three years of his contract. The Clippers would attempt to match any offer to retain him.
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Justice Department Official Urges Sports Antitrust Exemption
A senior Justice Department official told the Senate Judiciary Committee that professional sports leagues should be exempt from antitrust laws to curb franchise relocations. Charles Rule said federal judges should not second guess moves like the Oakland Raiders shift to Los Angeles, signaling a major policy shift.
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