Drop in NBA cap unlikely to alter payrolls this season
NBA teams face a reduced cap from 42.5 million to 40.271 million amid lower league revenues and a smaller TV contract. Most teams remain over the cap, mid-level exemptions rise slightly, and the luxury tax threshold falls to 50 million, prompting caution in free agency and spending decisions.
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Magic add Vaughn as Hudson departs for elsewhere
Orlando adds Jacque Vaughn to the roster while Troy Hudson leaves as an unrestricted free agent after a breakout season. Vaughn is expected to compete for the starting point guard spot and has an 82 game, 16-start season with 6.6 points and 4.3 assists. In Detroit, Chauncey Billups signs a six-year, 33.7 million contract to join the Pistons. Dallas signs Raef LaFrentz to a seven-year, 60 million deal as free agency opens.
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Monarchs Defeat Sol As Smith Leads In Sacramento Victory
Tangela Smith scored 18 points and four Monarchs hit double figures as Sacramento toppled Miami 78-62 snapping the Sols four game win streak. Kedra Holland-Corn 17, Yolanda Griffith 14, Ruthie Bolton 13 paced the Kings while Betty Lennox 18 led Miami.
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Caught In One At Lake Of Egypt In Baker Cash Memorial
Josh Tabor aced the 154 yard 15th hole with an eight iron during the Baker Cash Memorial at Lake of Egypt Country Club witnessed by Mark Johnson and Jerry Glenn. Eddie Taubensee announced retirement due to back issues ending his playing career with the Indians. Sarava sidelined 90 days after a minor rear cannon bone fracture at Churchill Downs. Levon Kirkland signs one year with the Philadelphia Eagles for veteran minimum after leaving Seattle.
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Iconic sports milestones and wide ranging results across golf boxing baseball and cycling
Highlights span James Foulis winning the U S Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York in 1696 to Willie Mays collecting his 3000th hit in San Francisco. Also notes historic boxing win by Jersey Joe Walcott at Forbes Field in 1951, dramatic British Open finish for Greg Norman, and 1987 Don Mattingly tying a long MLB record. The cycling Tour de France stage results and standings are included, plus extensive 1990s baseball and basketball notes and various local schedules and notices.
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Iverson Faces Multiple Charges Over West Philadelphia Gun Incident
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Allen Iverson faces four felonies and 10 misdemeanors tied to a West Philadelphia gun incident. Police say domestic dispute details are unprosecutable without Tawanna Iverson’s cooperation, as she remains silent. Investigators probe threats alleged by Iverson and his uncle toward two men at the apartment, while Iverson’s wife reportedly remains separated and out of sight.
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