Griffey Jr and Piazza Set for Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
COOPERSTOWN N Y Ken Griffey Jr and Mike Piazza, stars whose paths diverged from top pick to late round selection, will be honored as they enter the MLB Hall of Fame. Griffey led the 1987 draft as the Mariners first overall pick while Piazza was 1390th overall in the 62nd round. Both left lasting imprints on the game.
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NFL reviews domestic violence allegations against Ezekiel Elliott
The NFL will examine claims of domestic violence involving Cowboys rookie Ezekiel Elliott in Columbus Ohio. A police report notes Elliott denied harming his girlfriend and says bruises came from a bar fight. Three witnesses reportedly did not see an assault. Elliott’s father calls the allegations completely false.
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Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger dies after workout
Tyrek Coger, a 22 year old OSU forward who had recently transferred to the program, died after a 40 minute outdoor workout on Boone Pickens Stadium stairs in 99 degree heat. Officials cited an enlarged heart as the cause, with 911 called around 5 p.m. and the student pronounced dead at 6:23 p.m.
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Invaders fall to Alpine on walk-off ninth
Roswell plummets after a 10-9 walk-off loss as Alpine completes a comeback in the bottom of the ninth. Cody Coffman and Joey Miller sparked early offense for Roswell. Alpine answered with a late surge led by a three-run eighth and a decisive second-pitch homer by Nate Ferrell.
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IOC reports 45 new dopers from 2008 and 2012 rechecks
The IOC announced 45 additional positive retests from stored Beijing 2008 and London 2012 samples, raising total positives to 98 including 31 medallists. It cited 23 Beijing and eight London medalists among those caught, with two weightlifters later stripped of medals.
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