Burden of victory in centennial Tour de France
Paris AP Lance Armstrong says the centennial Tour will be more competitive as he eyes a fifth consecutive title. He notes rivals peak, wild cards may alter the race, and his crash recovery lingered. He stresses focus on July’s 23 day, 2125 mile challenge amid heavy expectations.
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Missing Baylor player Dennehy linked to gun practice near Waco
Baylor center Patrick Dennehy 21 and teammate Carlton Dotson bought three guns and shot at trees on a rural 52 acre Waco area property after saying they were threatened by a fellow player. No charges filed. Dotson called a person of interest. Authorities searched the site with thermal imaging as the disappearance enters a second week.
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LeBron James Signs with Cavaliers as No. 1 Pick
LeBron James signs a three year 12.96 million rookie contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being selected No. 1 overall. The 18 year old Akron phenom will earn 4.02 million next season with rising pay in 2004 05 and 2005 06. The Cavs plan to feature him in summer league and begin training camp preparations under coach Paul Silas. James faces scrutiny but is ready to play and learn the NBA game while balancing summer league games and potential ESPN ESPY timing.
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Williams Surges to Wimbledon Final After Rain Break
Serena Williams rebounded from a medical timeout and a rain delay to dominate the late stages and reach the Wimbledon final. She dismissed Kim Clijsters 5 3 6 4 in a rain-interrupted semifinal, while Andy Roddick advanced to his second Grand Slam semifinal by beating Jonas Bjorkman.
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Dreams: SIU Star Eyes Pro Chance In NBA
Maravilla notes Williams size could help in the NBA but Europe offers a different pace with smaller players handling the ball. He sees Williams in a quick league like the CBA first, then NBA potential with coaching and experience. Murray backs a three to four year plan, Williams fighting to prove himself.
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White Sox eye late run in AL Central chase
Sports copy editor Tom English cites rising momentum for the Chicago White Sox as they sit near .500 with the Cardinals at 43-40 and the Sox at 42-42 and suggests they could still reach the postseason.
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