Holdout Warren a no show on opening Browns training camp
Browns open camp with 9 players and 17 rookies as Gerard Warren skips the session in a contract holdout. Warren is the only unsigned first-round pick still to sign, with Quincy Morgan and James Jackson agreeing to terms. Headlines note Dwight Clark and Butch Davis caution about delays, as Warren deadline approaches and a Saturday scrimmage looms.
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Quincy Morgan
James Jackson
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Jackson
Courtney Brown
Dwight Clark
Clark
Butch Davis
Davis
Segal
New York
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Chris
Pittsburgh
Derrick Gibson
Oakland
Cavaliers eye Olajuwon sign and trade option
Cavaliers coach John Lucas says Cleveland will pursue free agent center Hakeem Olajuwon with interest from several teams. Olajuwon’s Houston contract expired, and a sign and trade could be explored. Other teams including Toronto and Indiana have shown interest. Rockets seek to keep him in Houston.
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John Lucas
Hakeem Olajuwon
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Houston Rockets
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KRIV
Dan Fegan
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Rockets
Toronto Raptors
Indiana Pacers
Duval’s major win shifts the golf rivalry landscape
After beating Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, David Duval says rivals validate Tiger Woods while cementing his own claim to greatness. He notes Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, and John Daly as peers, with Woods dominating majors and Duval eager to close the gap and drive the sport forward.
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Wright Might Be Done With Indians This Year
Wright has not pitched since July due to a swollen right shoulder. manager Charlie Manuel noted he may not return to Cleveland this season, with a throwing program planned after a visit to Angels doctor Louis Yocum. Wright previously underwent shoulder surgery and spent time in Buffalo on rehab before appearing for Cleveland.
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Angels
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Indians Notes: Thome shines as DL woes linger
Cleveland notes say Omar Vizquel on the DL with key players sidelined. Ellis Burks returned to practice after a hairline thumb fracture, while Russell Branyan is available despite a sore back. Chuck Finley aims to start throwing as Steve Woodard could start a doubleheader game in Detroit. Jim Thome earned AL Player of the Week honors and pursues Player of the Month with a .300 season average. Burks and son Chris attended a World Wrestling Federation show at Gund Arena. Daniel Denham, the Tribe's top draft pick, pitched well in Rookie League Burlington.
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Twins
White Sox
Tribe
Manuel
Chicago
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Cal Eldred
Robbie Alomar
Burks
Russell Branyan
Chuck Finley
Jim Thome
Thome
Jimmy
Chris
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Gund Arena
Steve Woodard
Detroit
Woodard
Buffalo
Tim Drew
Ryan Drese
Mike Bacsik
Daniel Denham
Burlington
Indians Lose Shuey Six Weeks With Elbow Strain
Cleveland suffers blow as Paul Shuey will be out at least six weeks with a strained ligament in his right elbow. MRI confirmed the injury after it worsened in the series opener against Chicago. Danys Baez and John Rocker will share late inning duties as runners-up fill the gap.
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Chicago
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John Rocker
Bob Wickman
Paul
East Major girls fall to Poland in state tourney
In Tallmadge Elyria East Major girls 11 12 lose 10 9 to Poland in a second round Little League game marred by a disputed five run second inning. Megan Curtis homer and Megan Bashak three run shot spark East rally but Poland answers with two in bottom of sixth. East drops to consolation bracket and faces Tuscarawas at 2 pm. Minor boys 9 10 also win consolation, will travel to Tallmadge then possible district final.
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Kristin Sito
Elyria
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Megan Curtis
Megan Bashak
Tuscarawas
Elyria East
Uilrich
Cimarino
Rodriguez
Delsignort
Elycia
Siotarsk
Cuyahoga Falls
Diop’s Cavs potential tested by tough transition
Rick Noland notes the Cavaliers face a hard path for Diop as he adapts to NBA life. The Rocky Mountain Review week offers a glimpse of his future, with decisions on whether he starts, dunks on peers, or earns All-Star hype pending ongoing development.
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Rocky Mountain Review
Rick Noland
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Browns Battle: Morgan Seeks Starting Role Over Dawson
Browns receivers Morgan and Dawson compete for the starting job as Morgan signs a six year deal worth about 1.53 million per season. Morgan, fast with reliable hands, aims to win the top spot, while Dawson emphasizes discipline and video work to regain form after injury.
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Morgan
Browns
Dwight Clark
Cleveland
Brian Overstreet
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