Rivalry heats up between Rockers and Detroit Shock in tense standoff
Cleveland's Rockers and Detroit Shock split two close games in seven days, with 20 lead changes and 16 ties. Detroit pushes for playoff positioning as coach Bill Laimbeer notes Rockers' versatile lineups and physical defense while Cleveland vows focus for a potential first‑round matchup.
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Meriakia Jones
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Rockers Notess? Rockers Notess?
Brian Dulik reports for The Chronicle Telegram on a music scene update focusing on local rock performers and notable bands, highlighting performances, venues, and audience reception.
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Rockers Hold Off Mystics 89 78 At Gund Arena
Cleveland rebounds from a rough May to top Washington 89 78 as Chamique Holdsclaw is limited to 16 points and six rebounds. Mystics face front office turmoil and a sixth coach in six seasons with Abe Polin exiting. Clevelands Deanna Jackson eyes a WNBA 3 point record push while Detroit and Detroit Tonight on WEOL WKNR radio.
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NHL
Apri
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Jennifer Azzi
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Utah
Azzi
Rockets
Eva Nemcova
Jackson
Celebrity risk and fame warp judgment in sports lore
Kobe Bryant and other stars illustrate how wealth and spotlight raise risk taking. Psychologists note thrill seeking and “T type” traits, plus sudden fame, can distort judgment. some athletes pivot to religion or mentoring to channel adrenaline without personal risk.
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Gary Hart
General Electric
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Enron
Kenneth L. Lay
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Temple University
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Farley
Michael Leitchik
RHR International Co
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Los Angeles
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David Robinson
Leitchik
Baylor case prompts tougher player monitoring nationwide
Baylor's death of Patrick Dennehy and Carlton Dotson's arrest sparked a nationwide push toward stricter off season check ins and closer contact between coaches and players. Coaches from Oklahoma to Arizona State say more year round oversight could prevent tragedies, while some programs resist but many see value in surrogate parental guidance and safety.
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Neil Dougherty
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Lamar
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Paris
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Dennehy
University of New Mexico
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Lega
Kelvin Sampson
National Association of Basketball Coaches
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Rob Evans
Dougherty
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Fort Worth
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Teresa Phillips
Dotson
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Washington
Lorenzo Romar
Romar
Cavaliers land LeBron James trade plan details
The Cavaliers aim to use rookie LeBron James at point guard with Jones moving to offset salary cap issues. Boston signed Jones with a multiyear deal to facilitate Sundov’s departure, sending a second round pick to Cleveland for future compensation. Sundov, a 7-2 five year veteran, averaged 1.2 points in 28 games last season.
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