Bullets Bet on Manute Bol Sparks NBA Hype
Washington Bullets embrace Manute Bol a 7-7 Sudanese rookie with a nearly eight foot wingspan and 190 pounds. Pat Williams calls Bol a rare project while skeptics note his inexperience and need for weight gain as he eyes the NBA.
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Coaches favor new legislation across NCAA integrity rules
New NCAA convention backed strict penalties for athletes and staff over violations. The rule tightens coach show cause and infraction consequences across divisions, with immediate effect. Coaches like Joe Paterno and Mack Brown praise the move as a step to curb improper recruiting and strengthen program accountability.
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Soccer's rise and pro game struggles in the US
Youth participation surged from 200,000 to 1.1 million in the past decade while the NASL faltered with Cosmos on the edge of folding. Colleges expand with new facilities at Indiana, Duke, San Francisco, Penn State and Connecticut as the pro scene shrinks and debates persist.
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UTEP Drops Baseball After Tuition Hike Reform
UTEP will discontinue its baseball program after a record season to save money amid a state tuition increase. Athletic Director Bill Cords says men’s tennis will be added to preserve the program’s Division I status in the NCAA.
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Trotters seek first woman at Charlotte tryout camp
Harlem Globetrotters announce a July 14 to 17 tryout at the Charlotte Coliseum to find the first female player in the team’s history. Six to eight women will advance to a Los Angeles training camp later in September. One or two finalists may be chosen to break the gender barrier on court.
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