West All Stars Hold Off East For 81 76 Victory
Lisa Leslie again stars for the West tallies 18 points and earns a third All-Star MVP as the West defeats the East 81 to 76. Tina Thompson leads all scorers with 20 points, while Leslie adds 14 rebounds and four blocks for a veteran-led win amid a rising wave of younger players.
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WNBA faces potential strike as talks near Sept 15 deadline
WNBA president Vail Ackerman, delivering a midseason state of the league, voiced optimism about a settlement before the current collective bargaining agreement expires September 15. A union official said talks would begin soon as players warn of a strike risk. Michael Cooper coached the Sparks in the All-Star Game, with Van Chancellor leading the Western team. The Sparks won last season, ending a four-title run by the Comets. Chancellor will coach a U.S. All-Star team for the World Championships in China scheduled September 14 to 25.
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Armstrong not as unbeatable in time trials
Tour de France update shows Lance Armstrong finishing second to Santiago Botero on a Brittany wind swept 32.2 mile stage. Botero won in 1 hour 2 minutes 18 seconds, Gonzalez Galdeano retained yellow, Armstrong rose to second overall 26 seconds behind, as rivals call the race more open and question Armstrong’s time trial dominance.
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Stains in Iverson Wife Car Not Blood Officials Say
Police in suburban Philadelphia determined the stains in Allen Iversons Cadillac Escalade were not blood after a search of his home and the vehicle. Detectives saw broken glass but could not link it to the stains. Iverson faces trespassing assault and gun charges while Gregory Iverson also stands charged. Dee Kantner fired from NBA referees staff amid accountability review alongside Violet Palmer. Kobe Bryant and Adidas end sponsorship talks, Bryant to wear different brands next season.
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Rudd's slim return chance with Yates No 28 ride
Ricky Rudd faces an uncertain NASCAR future as team owner Robert Yates signals a slim chance he will return in the No 28 Ford next season. With Rudd seeking a competitive, well paid one year deal and crew changes looming, his decision could trigger wide team reconfigurations and affect Elliott Sadler's ride prospects.
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