Stevenson loses in Pan Ams tennis semifinal in Winnipeg
18 year old Alexandra Stevenson, the Wimbledon semifinalist and daughter of Julius Erving, crashes out 6-0 6-3 to Maria Vento of Venezuela at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club. Tara Snyder beats Mariana Diaz-Olivia 6-2 6-2 to reach the final. Gold medals on the line in men's singles as Paul Goldstein faces Cecil Mamilt. Boxing sees Gerald Tucker stun Waldemar Font in the bantamweight semifinals. Freestyler Kaitlin Sandeno ends Canada’s grip on the pool discus.
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Sotomayor stripped of Pan Am gold over cocaine test
Cuban high jumper Javier Sotomayor lost Pan Am Games gold after a cocaine finding of 200 parts per million in his urine. Cuban officials denied the claim, planning to appeal, while the U S team posted three golds amid a low overall medal total with medal counts led by Canada and Cuba. Travis Williams led the U S men with 24 points in a 95 83 win over the Dominican Republic.
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Cavs Trade Anderson to Clippers in Salary Shakeup
Former Cavaliers forward Derek Anderson discusses a tumultuous five seasons in Cleveland as the team trades him to the Clippers. Cleveland aims to clear space after drafting Trajan Langdon and signing Wesley Person and Bob Sura, while considering Cedric Henderson re signing and adding Murray to bolster depth. Anderson expects a fresh opportunity with Los Angeles and hopes for a title run.
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Penny Suns deal nears completion in sign and trade
The Phoenix Suns edge toward finalizing a sign and trade with the Orlando Magic to acquire Penny Hardaway for Pat Garrity Danny Manning and two draft picks The Magic might back out while Orlando negotiates over additional compensation and Hardaway’s contract details with seven years 92 million.
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Ohio State foes face eligibility problems for fall
Ohio State faces a wave of eligibility issues as two sophomores are ruled ineligible for fall play. The Columbus Dispatch cites academic troubles for Derek Ross and Greg Simpson amid earlier recruitment problems, with several other players denied admissions or facing NCAA scrutiny.
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Miracle Defeats Rockers In Tight WNBA Showdown
Miracle center Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 16 points with nine boards as Orlando beat Cleveland 70-62. Nykesha Sales added 15 points, Sheri Sam and Shannon Johnson 12 each, while Cleveland's Twa Nemcova led with 12 of 17 shooting but the club sank two of 12 threes. A late 25-10 Orlando run sealed the win.
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