Hornets set meeting with Manning as Grant talks continue
NBA update: Charlotte Hornets meet with Danny Manning while remaining in the hunt for Horace Grant. Grant has not chosen a team, with Charlotte, Orlando, Dallas, and Detroit reportedly in contention after discussions with Grant's agent.
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Dream Team II debuts with Hornets stars in starting lineup
Don Nelson opens with a short rotation for Dream Team II in the first international exhibition against Germany at Charlotte Coliseum. Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning lead a six foot seven and six foot ten front, joined by Kevin Johnson Reggie Miller and Dan Majerle. The roster features Dom inique Wilkins who joined the camp midweek after signing with Boston. The squad aims to adapt to international rules and build depth for World Championships in Toronto.
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Mitchell wins 100 meters at Goodwill Games
Dennis Mitchell, reaction cited as the "Green Machine," led from start to finish to win the men's 100 meters in 10.07 seconds amid a strong field including Leroy Burrell and Jon Drummond. The race featured a head wind and elevated expectations on his earning potential from European Grand Prix meets. Mitchell and coach John Smith signaled strong prospects for lucrative promoter engagements.
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Baseball labor talks resume as strike date eyed
New York AP reports baseball labor negotiations restart as union leaders plan a strike date discussion. Donald Fehr says dates range from mid August to late September, with a possible Aug 19 focus to pressure a quicker deal before the World Series and TV revenue from a new joint venture with ABC.
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Colts sign Faulk to richest rookie deal in NFL history
Indianapolis Colts and general manager Bill Tobin sealed a seven year contract worth 17.2 million for rookie running back Marshall Faulk, making him the richest rookie in NFL history. Tobin praised Faulk while coach Ted Marchibroda prepared to give him a prominent role after Faulk’s first practice.
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Elliott gets form back in Diehard 500 at Talladega
Winston Cup veteran Bill Elliott roared to the front at Talladega Superspeedway, leading 14 laps and finishing second to teammate Jimmy Spencer. The result marked Elliott's best showing since 1992, as Junior Johnson cars filled the top two spots for the first time since 1985. Elliott started 11th, battled Earnhardt and Irvan, and could not overtake Spencer in the final laps.
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