Jordan headlines 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Michael Jordan topped the 2009 induction class with the ceremony set September 10 to 12 in Springfield Massachusetts home of the Naismith Memorial Hall. The Chicago Bulls legend praised Dean Smith and recalled a 15year career with 32292 points and a 30.12 scoring average while noting his retirement timeline.
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Jordan's Obsession Meets Hall of Fame Moment
AP columnist Jim Litke profiles Michael Jordan in Detroit as he joins the Hall of Fame class of 2009. The piece images Jordan’s relentless competitiveness from his youth in Chicago to Olympic glory in Barcelona and Madrid, noting his never-ending drive to win and his lingering desire to still play. The throne of achievement is offset by his caution that retirement brings a different burden.
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Hot early high school baseball starts shine in tricky weather
In the first week of the season four teams Vermilion Lutheran West Westlake and Midview posted 3 0 or 3 1 records despite soggy fields and postponed games. Midview benefited from a senior night rally while Cody Gunselman moved to 2 0 as Amherst High also opened strong behind Xavier Bonilla who went 8 for 15 with nine RBIs including his first homer.
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Olmsted Falls Bulldogs shine at Ripken Experience
Will Shortreed led Westlake senior bats with six hits in 10 at-bats as Olmsted Falls went 2-2 in Myrtle Beach. Chaz McGrain went 6-for-8 with nine times on base in 11 plate appearances. Denton Sagerman reached base seven times in 12 plate appearances. Matt Ballinger allowed six hits and a walk in a complete game loss and earned a relief win. Charlie Trefny threw a four inning one hitter in a five inning win. Contact Steve Byrne at 329-7135 or ctsports chroniclet.com.
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Winslow signs six-year, record $36.1 million with Buccaneers
NFL negotiation makes Kellen Winslow the league's highest paid tight end with $20.1 million guaranteed and potential incentives reaching $42.1 million. The Browns trade in February sent him to Tampa Bay for draft selections as the team rebuilds its offense under Raheem Morris.
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