Gorman Struggles at Adidas Camp Amid Teammate Focus
Matt Gorman, 6-foot-9 Watertown Central senior, endures limited touches at the Adidas ABCD camp at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Amid a guard-dominated squad led by Lebron James, he plays center, screens, and rolls while teammates rarely pass, after a 79-48 Sunday loss.
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Armstrong slips to 11th after stage two in Tour de France
Lance Armstrong finished 80th in stage two in Antwerp as Marc Wauters won the leg and took the overall lead. Armstrong crossed 22 seconds behind in the main peloton, dropping from third to 11th in the general classement but remaining a favorite for the race.
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Jones powers to 100 meter win at Nice Grand Prix
Marion Jones surged from a slow start to win the 100 meters at the Nikaia Grand Prix in Nice France despite a swirling wind. She crossed first in 11.25 seconds while Tim Montgomery led the men’s race with 10.18 seconds and Stacy Dragila won the women’s pole vault at 15 feet 2 inches.
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Braves lose Furcal for season with shoulder surgery
The Atlanta Braves will finish the season without shortstop Rafael Furcal who requires season ending shoulder surgery in Birmingham Alabama. An MRI confirmed the dislocation suffered sliding into second base last Friday as noted by Dr James Andrews and Braves doctors.
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Providence College names AD to fundraising post
Providence College president Rev Philp A Smith said on Monday he asked athletic director John Marinatto to become assistant vice president for athletic fund raising at the school. The statement did not indicate whether Marinatto accepted the new post.
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Temple Nears Chaney Three-Year Coaching Extension
Temple plans to announce a three year contract extension for Hall of Fame coach John Chaney later this week. Athletics director Dave O’Brien told ESPN.com negotiations were ongoing with one year left on Chaney’s current deal.
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Louisiana moves to keep Saints at home under new deal
Louisiana state officials announced Monday an in principle financial package with the New Orleans Saints to prevent the team from moving. The plan aims to keep the franchise in New Orleans by funding stadium and related costs as part of a broader support agreement.
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Gonzalez wins All-Star Home Run Derby at Safeco Field
Luis Gonzalez claimed the All-Star Home Run Derby title after outslugging Sammy Sosa 6-2 in the final round at Safeco Field. Gonzalez, who had 35 homers before the break, said he felt nervous yet honored as fans watched from Seattle. Barry Bonds, with 39 homers at the break, delivered the day’s longest drive at 476 feet, while Alex Rodriguez exited in the first round.
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All eyes on Ichiro Suzuki at the All-Star Game
Seattle ace Ichiro Suzuki dominates the All-Star scene at Safeco Field as cameras, fans, and fellow players focus on his star power. Celebrities, media and fans from around the world flood around Suzuki, marking what many call the Year of Ichiro.
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All-Star Game Stirs Mixed Feelings At Safeco Field
Joe Morgan laments the All-Star event as carnival over competition while fans seek a joyful summer outing. The piece reflects on baseball’s fragile state as work stoppage looms, with Seattle hosting eight Mariners and a sense of celebration amid looming labor tensions.
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