Earnhardt seeks win to widen points lead at North Wilkesboro
NORTH WILKESBORO AP Dale Earnhardt eyes another victory in the Tyson Holly Farms 400 as he tries to extend a shrinking lead over Rusty Wallace with five races left. Wallace, with eight wins this season, trails by 217 points and hopes to close the gap. The piece highlights the rivalry between their crew chiefs, Andy Petree and Buddy Parrott, and the tight, demanding schedule as teams push toward the final stretch.
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Committee advances antitrust bill targeting baseball shield
In Washington the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill limiting baseballs antitrust exemption for the first time since 1922. Supporters say the move signals the end of the legal owners monopoly, while players caution it may not become law this term. Hershiser and others urged action amid talks of the strike and World Series disruptions.
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Auburn Rolls Past Kentucky as 16th Win Streak Holds
Auburn upsets Kentucky 41-14 to extend its 16 game winning streak under Terry Bowden. Defensive scores and a fumble recovery in the end zone fueled the Tigers as Kentucky coach Bill Curry remains 0-11 against Auburn. QB Patrick Nix directed two early drives while Auburn built a 21-0 lead.
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Hatchell Receives 30000 Raise To 90000 At UNC
UNC women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell gets a 30 thousand dollar raise raising her salary to 90 thousand. Athletic director John Swofford cites program growth and gender equity as factors beyond the national title. Hatchell will likely receive a five year guaranteed contract.
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UNC Coach Smith criticizes beer ads on college games
UNC basketball coach Dean Smith uses a televised interview to condemn beer advertisements during college games and late starts on school nights. He says ACC presidents largely ignored his call to ban such ads, with NC State Chancellor Larry Monteith the only one to respond. Smith also blames television for rough play and late game starts, noting NBA trends and pressure to schedule midnight telecasts.
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Duke to test female kicker in ACC tryout
Duke freshman Heather Sue Mercer will have a tryout next week as a place-kicker for the Blue Devils, potentially the first woman to try out for an ACC football team. Assistant coach Fred Chatham noted Mercer’s high school kicking accolades and seriousness, while coach Fred Goldsmith declined to disclose details to avoid media glare.
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