Skins need Westbrook to make big impact
Westbrook, a No. 4 overall pick in the draft with an $18 million deal and a $6.5 million signing bonus, must quickly impact the Redskins offense. He missed time in camp but shows potential, while mentors note it will take time to fit Norv Turner’s complex system.
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NBA union to meet with players over contract vote
The National Basketball Players Association planned regional meetings today to discuss the tentative six year contract with the NBA. Leaders of a decertification movement held a news conference in Chicago while players face two voting days August 30 and September 7 to decide acceptance or dissolving the union.
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Sexton Shuts Down Cannons In Kinston Victory
Pitcher Jeff Sexton threw a complete game two-hitter, lifting Kinston past Prince William 5-1 to snap a four-game skid. Sexton improved to 3-0, fanning six as Kinston built a 5-0 lead with four runs in the fourth, then Magglio Ordonez scored the lone Cannons run in the fifth.
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Graf Falls In Opening Round To Coetzer In Heat
Graf loses to 23-year-old South African Amanda Coetzer 3-6 6-2 7-6 8-6 in the opening round as back troubles and poor practice count against her. She blamed fatigue from limited practice and a troubled mood before the U.S. Open, ending her 32-match win streak. Coetzer advances in hot, humid conditions.
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Mantle funeral remarks honor a Yankee legend
A memorial service honors Mickey Mantle with tributes on humility heroism and faith. Costas notes Mantle modeled caution over fame while praising his ninth inning grace. Attendees include Yogi Berra Whitey Ford Reggie Jackson and state governors as Mantle rests in a crypt beside son Billy.
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Packers waive former West Craven star Lee Becton
Former West Craven standout Lee Becton, who rushed for more than 2000 yards as a senior and spent four years at Notre Dame, was waived by the Green Bay Packers after going undrafted and failing to touch the ball in Green Bay's 36 to 13 exhibition win over Pittsburgh.
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Libiano Named On Butkus Candidate List For 1995
East Carolina senior linebacker Mark Libiano, 6 3 235 from Easton Pennsylvania, made the 62 initial candidates for the Butkus Award. He led the Pirates with 135 tackles in 1994 and earned AP All Independent Defensive Player of the Year honors. The field will trim to 10 semifinalists on Oct 19 with finalists named Nov 16 and the winner announced Dec 9 in Orlando. In golf, Jenny Jones of Arapahoe and Marcy Newton of High Point shot a front nine 29 to lead the Carolinas Women's Four Ball at Salisbury Country Club. The pair posted 9 under 63 for a two stroke lead over Lise Thaxton and Sandra Stephenson.
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