McCants Rivals Fall From NFL Grace in Draft Window
AP Sports Writer details Keith McCants steep draft slide after a troubled pre-draft period. Questions about his agent Lance Luchnick, a weak workout showing, a knee injury and a height discrepancy threaten to push him beyond No. 1. Analysts warn potential teams of a costly misstep in a business-first decision.
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Player wins PGA Seniors title over Nicklaus and Trevino
Gary Player captured his 15th Seniors Tour victory by two strokes at the 51st PGA Seniors Championship in Palm Beach Gardens. Despite early missteps and storm delays, he held a five to six stroke lead into the final holes, finishing with a 73 in rough conditions. Chi Chi Rodriguez took second at 283, while Nicklaus and Trevino tied for third at 285.
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Stewart defends Heritage title in playoff thriller
Payne Stewart defeated Larry Mize in a second playoff hole to win the Heritage Classic at Hilton Head. The 18-foot birdie at the 18th secured Stewart’s sixth PGA Tour win and first postseason victory in the 1990s, finishing tied with Mize and Steve Jones at 8-under 276. Jones was eliminated on the first playoff hole.
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Lakers clinch ninth straight Pacific Division title
In Inglewood, Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston Rockets 113-102 led by Magic Johnson's 25 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his second straight triple double. The win locks the Lakers into the best record in the West and secures at least a playoff showdown with Houston, while Boston remains hot and Utah closes strong.
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Whalers force seventh in playoffs with 3-2 OT win over Bruins
Hartford's Kevin Dineen nets OT winner at 12:30 as the Whalers overcome Boston 3-2 to force a decisive seventh game. Evason set up the goal with a bold clearing attempt and Dineen finished through Moog's legs. Canadiens topple Sabres 5-2 as Courtnall adds insurance. Capitals beat Devils 3-2 with Beaupre stopping 32 shots to advance.
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