Bowden resigns midseason at Auburn
Auburn coach Terry Bowden abruptly resigns effective immediately amid a 1-5 start, naming defensive coordinator Bill Oliver interim for the rest of the season. Bowden cites harmful controversy and says someone must step up to move Auburn forward. The Tigers face Louisiana Tech next as Bowden’s 15 year Auburn tenure ends with injuries and off field issues contributing to the decline.
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Johnson named Dodgers manager in surprise pick
Los Angeles AP Davey Johnson was unanimously chosen to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers. He expressed confidence the team can rebound from a disappointing 1998 season and contend for a World Series, recalling his 1986 Mets title and calling the Dodgers a pinnacle organization.
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Ottawa Braves Seek Road Test at SWAG in Texas
Ottawa University football returns to Texas to face Southwest Assemblies of God in Waxahachie as Texans on the Braves gather in farm state support. Sophomore Timon Marshall and teammate Cedric Lyons, both Houston natives, will see family in attendance. Ottawa aims to rebound after a 21 14 loss to Kansas Wesleyan and push for late season wins.
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Oklahoma City
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NBA players rally against hard cap in Las Vegas meeting
About 240 players gathered in Las Vegas to oppose a hard salary cap amid stalled negotiations. The group urged broad turnout for Wednesday’s meeting in New York as 500-plus attendees are expected, with stars like Michael Jordan keeping unity in focus and key absentees noted. The lockout nears 120 days, costs rise, and owners push for strict revenue targets to cap salaries.
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Willie Burton
Sosa Receives Dominican Honor Amid Hurricane Aftermath
Sammy Sosa was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella and named Roving Ambassador to the Glory of Sport by President Leonel Fernandez. The season in the Dominican Republic was dedicated to him after Hurricane Georges devastated the country, killing about 300 and leaving thousands homeless. Sosa’s popularity spurred a wave of memorabilia sales, while he donated three planeloads of aid to his hometown San Pedro de Macoris.
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