College degree a poor predictor for pro football and basketball
An Associated Press survey finds 64.1 percent of 385 NFL and NBA draftees did not graduate, with 130 earning degrees and 232 not completing college. The report notes wide variation among schools and highlights cases near graduation and near-misses, plus comments from administrators.
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Graduation Rates of 1990 NFL Draftees by Position
A study of 302 players from the 1990 NFL draft who attended colleges shows graduation rates by position. Data categorize graduates by degree completion status and field, reflecting educational outcomes for draftees across positions.
Burrell leads U S in Goodwill Games track sprints
Leroy Burrell won the 100 in 10.05 as the United States dominated day two in Seattle with five golds five silvers and four bronzes. Roger Kingdom edged Tony Dees in a photo finish 110 hurdles while Jackie Joyner Kersee extended her heptathlon reign.
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Browns ring secret to AWOL recovery by ring hunter
Bud Carson recalls a Super Bowl ring he wore for years until last Thursday when Skip Walker, a local recovery expert, found it in a pond on Carson’s Moreland Hills property after a flood washed it away. Carson credits Walker with locating the ring and rewards him with a lifetime pass.
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Indians fall to White Sox on road trip
Cleveland dropped a 3-1 decision in Chicago as the Indians failed to extend a 1-0 lead. Robin Ventura drove in two runs and Carlton Fisk belted his 344th career homer as Chicago snapped a four game skid. Greg Hibbard pitched seven strong innings for the win. Tom Candiotti took the loss.
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