Webber Ends Holdout With Warriors Contract
Chris Webber signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors ending a bitter holdout. Coach Don Nelson had threatened to quit to help bring Webber back, and the deal leaves open the possibility of a trade as speculation continues. Webber is eager to move past the public dispute and rejoin the team, with terms undisclosed.
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Tar Heels weigh Stanicek health versus Duke deep ball
North Carolina coach Mack Brown may start senior Jason Stanicek against No. 24 Duke if his sprained left ankle permits. Backup Mike Thomas could handle the offense if Stanicek is not 100 percent, with Brown praising Thomas's arm and his ability to deliver deep passes. Thomas has 7 TDs on 69 attempts and led UNC to a 31-28 win in Durham two years ago.
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Hornets await Bristow call after late 3 costs win
Charlotte players questioned Allan Bristow after an overtime loss to Cleveland. Muggsy Bogues and Alonzo Mourning cited the decision not to foul before Chris Mills hit a 28 footer, turning a 78-75 lead into an 89-86 OT defeat. Bristow acknowledged the misstep and said Mourning should have stayed with Mills.
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Wake Forest looks to escape ACC cellar versus Tech
Wake Forest coach Jim Caldwell says Saturdays game against Georgia Tech matters as a win would lift the 2-8, 0-7 Demon Deacons from last place and provide momentum into next year. True freshman Brian Kuklick starts at QB for LaRue, the senior who is out with a shoulder injury. Georgia Tech sits at 1-8, 0-7 and aims to avoid the cellar and give interim coach George O Leary his first Wake Forest win.
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Fox TV to launch 25 million golf tour led by Greg Norman
Fox Television Network plans a 25 million golf tour with Greg Norman as front man to attract the world’s top 30 to 40 players for eight to ten events. The move prompts concern from PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and European officials about conflicts with existing tours and potential restraint of trade. The American tour is under federal probe while Fox eyes a LA announcement and a global impact on the sport.
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Burton Wins Winston Cup Rookie of the Year
NASCAR rookie Jeff Burton from South Boston claimed the Winston Cup Rookie of the Year after leading the rookie standings much of the 31 race schedule. He faced Joe Nemechek Steve Grissom and others and was unanimously chosen by the final committee. Burton recalled the up and down year including a disqualification at Richmond for drilled frame holes and expressed belief his Stavola Brothers-Raybestos team can win races next season.
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Recreation department youth sports registration and events
The Craven County recreation system lists multiple youth sports registrations. Vanceboro registration Saturday 10 am to noon at Farm Life Elementary for ages 7 9 10 12 13 15 with proof of age and $15 due plus a parent signature. Havelock registration hours and age divisions 7 9 10 12 13 15 with Jan 1 1995 birthday cutoff. weekday evenings and Saturday noon to 2 pm for eligible residents. West New Bern seeks volunteers while listing November registration and call numbers. Stanley White Center advertises programs and call for details. Craven County 3 on 3 league requires $50 deposit by Dec 9 with Jan 17 play on Tuesdays. Craven Pop Warner to host Coastal Carolina Bowl at Grover C Fields Middle School with eight teams. $1 entry and concession. West New Bern also offers afternoon free play Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 17 and under with foosball table tennis and activities and refreshments.
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