Shuler Redskins Near Deal Amid Holdout
Heath Shuler, first round pick, nears a contract with the Washington Redskins as holdout enters day 13. Redskins release Mo Elewoniki to clear money, coach Norv Turner cautious but optimistic Shuler reports to camp soon for a potential starting role. Chiefs sign Greg Hill for about 3 million and travel to Tokyo for a preseason game after Hill joins Kansas City.
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Penske Expects New Indy Brickyard 400 Challenge
Roger Penske downplays past Indy 500 dominance for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. He emphasizes preparation and detail, notes 85 Winston Cup entries vying for a 44 car field, and says Rusty Wallace faces no extra pressure as the team tests and prepares for the inaugural stock car race on the historic oval.
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Azinger to Return This Week for Buick Open
Paul Azinger, after months of chemotherapy and radiation for lymphoma, is slated to return at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc aiming to defend his PGA Championship title next week. The 34-year-old previously earned major glory and was second on the tour with about 1.5 million in prize money last season.
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Goodwill Games face delays as ice not ready in St Petersburg
Problems plagued the Goodwill Games with six hour postponement of the short track event at Yubileiny Palace due to ice curing in extreme heat and a power outage. The delay, the second for the Games, follows earlier swimming postponements from murky water as organizers move skaters to backup rinks while figure skating remains unaffected.
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Ripken's 2 000th game marks another day in streak
Cal Ripken Jr. became the second player to appear in 2,000 consecutive games as the Baltimore Orioles edged the Minnesota Twins 1 0 at the Metrodome. He went 0 for 4 but made two stellar plays and received a standing ovation from 27 712 fans. Ripken downplays the milestone yet aims to extend the streak toward Gehrig's 2 130.
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Baseball sides to meet no major progress expected
Lawyers for baseball players and owners held talks today in discussion groups before resuming full bargaining on Wednesday. They planned a joint drug agreement discussion while management pressed a salary cap in a stalled talks. The Clinton administration offered to help, with Labor Secretary Reich meeting players and owners leaders last week. Ted Turner urged government involvement, suggesting arbitration if a strike looms, while Eugene Orza said the union would talk to the Labor Department but reject outside-imposed settlements.
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