NHL considers halving season or canceling over labor dispute
NHL general managers weighed a 40 game season starting Jan 1 as the minimum to salvage play, with discussions on halving or canceling the season if labor talks stall by New Year’s Day. They reported 175 games already lost and planned further cuts amid stalled talks between Commissioner Bettman and union head Goodenow.
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Wildcats stun Bears in wind blown first round playoff
New Hanover, the No. 3 seed from the Mideastern, beat New Bern 1-0 on a 6:26 penalty kick by Ben Wolf. The Bears, hampered by injuries, finish 17-4-1, while Wilmington improves to 15-5, advancing with a late goal after dominating the wind affected half.
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UNC's Johnson makes transition to running back
UNC sophomore Leon Johnson shifted from quarterback to running back, impressing scouts with a big gain against NC State. He admits the switch was rough at first, facing bigger players, but improved this season, adding muscle to reach 210 pounds and embracing a harder, more punishing running style.
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San Antonio suspends Rodman without pay
Dennis Rodman, star forward for the San Antonio Spurs, was suspended without pay after an exhibition-game ejection. Spurs coach Bob Hill and GM Gregg Popovich said the length will be decided soon, with a minimum through the season opener versus Golden State. Rodman, 33, led last season in rebounds and earns about 2.4 million annually. officials stressed the move aims to shape the team’s behavior and return is contingent on conduct.
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Jordan’s staged farewell as Bulls retire No 23
Michael Jordan had a televised, star studded farewell in Chicago thirteen months after retirement. TNT framed the celebration with friends, former teammates, coaches and fans as the Bulls unveiled an 11 and half foot statue outside United Center and raised his No 23 to the ceiling.
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NFL realignment talks delay decision on divisions
NFL owners at Rosemont reviewed expansion placement as Jacksonville and Charlotte await division fits for 1999 while Miami and San Francisco seek Super Bowl bids. Commissioner Tagliabue may place expansion teams in current divisions if no consensus, with Rooney proposing six-team divisions to win majority.
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