Top pick Smith rises as NBA draft breakout
TORONTO AP. Joe Smith, 19 or 20, becomes the top pick in the NBA draft after blossoming at Maryland. Kevin Garnett, Antonio McDyess, Stackhouse and Rasheed Wallace follow in a draft featuring high school and college stars. Crowd reactions mix as Diamond-era expansion teams Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors pick early.
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Hornets land their target center at No 22 in NBA draft
The Charlotte Hornets secured the center they targeted with the 22nd overall pick, finalizing their draft board and filling a key positional need. team officials touted size rim protection and rebounding as core benefits, with the selection framing their offseason strategy.
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UNC NC State Pirates football series eyed for future
ECU aims to renew its football series with North Carolina and NC State on a rotating home and home basis possibly starting in 1996. A state legislature proposal would require ECU games with UNC and NC State by 1999.
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ECU and NC State discuss basketball series alongside football
East Carolina athletics head Hamrick and NC State athletic director Todd Turner explored the potential for a hoops series with games in Raleigh and at Minges Coliseum in Greenville. No specifics were given, and past meetings show NC State leads 14–0 after 1982.
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Three North Carolina schools eyed intrastate football revival
Fans and officials in ENC rally behind possible home and home games among ECU NC State and UNC. Dr Nyberg and others back the idea, predicting strong crowds and financial benefits, while some worry about fan unrest given past Carter-Finley incidents.
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Edberg knocked out in straight sets at Wimbledon
In a surprise second round upset, Belgian Dick Norman ranked 176 defeated two time champion Stefan Edberg 6-3 6-4 6-4. Norman, 24, also beat Pat Cash in round one as a lucky loser making his Grand Slam debut. Edberg, once world No 1 and six time Grand Slam winner, struggled to mount counterattack against the 6 foot 8 inch opponent.
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Odds favor look different for Pepsi 400 at Daytona
Daytona Beach Florida. Sterling Marlin the Daytona 500 champion and points leader faces tough odds for the Pepsi 400. The time trials set for 2:30 p.m. will test setups as drivers like Dale Jarrett and Dale Earnhardt adjust plans for a track that changes with heat and five month differences. Drivers note the July race is a different track entirely with slick conditions and varied car setups and pit strategies.
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