Lakers seek big trade as Shaq and Kobe clash over direction
Los Angeles faces a major shakeup after Phil Jackson exits and Shaquille O'Neal hints at a move. Kobe Bryant may stay with the Lakers under Mitch Kupchak, who stresses Bryant’s value while considering options involving O'Neal. Owner Jerry Buss steers a volatile path as contracts and free agency loom.
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NASCAR Eyes A Clean Michigan Race To Heal PR
NASCAR president Mike Helton hopes for a routine DHL race at Michigan International Speedway to steady the sport after two weeks of mistakes and lengthy cautions. Jeff Gordon, pole sitter, defends NASCAR’s handling while noting adjustments and learning from Pocono and Charlotte incidents. TheMichigan track’s layout may limit cautions and reduce chaos.
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Barrichello Beats Schumacher For U S Grand Prix Pole
Barrichello surged past Schumacher to take pole at the Indianapolis road course with a lap of 1 10.223, ending Schumacher's run at the front after a 1 10.400. Barrichello had led practice, set track records, and said small car changes aided the strong lap.
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Fullerton tops South Carolina 2 0 in CWS classic
Cal State Fullerton pitcher Jason Windsor threw a three hitter with 14 strikeouts to beat South Carolina 2-0 in Omaha. Windsor improved to 12-4, extended his scoreless streak in NCAA play, and Fullerton advanced to face Miami as South Carolina struggled to cash in on chances.
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Montgomery defends innocence amid USADA probe
Tim Montgomery, world's fastest man, says he did nothing wrong and questions drug evidence as USADA pursues potential charges alongside three others. He names Kelli White as a source while BALCO documents fuel the probe. two-year bans looming if found guilty. Marion Jones also under investigation though no formal notice yet.
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