Visit with Ernie Irvan Lifts Martin Spirits
Mark Martin, a close friend of Ernie Irvan, described how a hospital visit in Ypsilanti lifted Irvan’s spirits. Irvan remains on a ventilator in critical but stable condition after a life threatening crash at Michigan International Speedway. Dale Earnhardt joined the visit, and Irvan showed signs of wakefulness and effort as he squeezed hands and attempted to focus on familiar voices.
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Syracuse lands US commit Nick Sudano at fullback
Nick Sudano, 6-2 225 pounds from Midpark High in Middleburg Heights Ohio, accepts a Syracuse offer over Wisconsin Notre Dame Pittsburgh and Indiana. He rushed 1050 yards and 16 touchdowns last season, holds school records 26 touchdowns 180 points, needs about 200 yards to become Midpark’s all time rusher. Syracuse already has multiple other commitments including Mark Baniewicz Michael Bennett Corey Bowen Mike Dresner Matt Klaus Rob Konrad and Darrell Stroope.
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Berwick
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Taylor, Pa
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Basking Ridge
N.J
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Westmont
Rob Konrad
North Andover
Mass
Darrell Stroope
Ballston Lake
Former Hoyas Patrick Ewing and Mourning Demand Space in SA Tour
Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning, both Georgetown alums, urged NBA security during a South Africa historic sites tour to provide space from media during interviews. The pair insisted they be taken to the hotel if coverage persisted while Inkembe Mutombo was interviewed for a day, drawing a quiet media response afterward.
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Navratilova Joins Graf Exhibition for Record CT Crowd
Martina Navratilova replaces Steffi Graf in the SNET Classic in New Haven drawing 12,711 fans. Navratilova beats Brenda Schultz 2-6 6-3 6-3. Jana Novotna defeats Gabriela Sabatini to reach the final as Graf withdraws to rest her back before the US Open.
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Nehlen faces fallout from Studstill racism claims
West Virginia coach Don Nehlen navigates controversy after former QB Darren Studstill alleged racist fan hostility in Morgantown. Amid Sugar Bowl buzz, Nehlen worries comments could harm the program while players dispute Studstill’s account and seek to protect the Mountaineers' image before the 12th Kickoff Classic in East Rutherford.
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Blink First in MLB Impasse as 1994 Season Tears On
New York report says players and owners remain uncommunicative as 195 games are canceled since August. Don Fehr warns owners may unilaterally push a salary cap while Bud Selig notes daily progress is possible. Mediators may step in Monday but no talks are expected soon. Ravitch says major changes to the current arbitration and free agency system are needed to move negotiations.
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UNLV probes Massimino deal over extra pay contract
The UNLV board met to consider possible NCAA rule breaches after interim president Kenny Guinn was authorized to hire outside counsel. They questioned a $375,000 yearly supplemental contract to coach Rollie Massimino paid through a nonprofit, with no board meeting for the arranging body.
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