Bulls dominate NBA licensed merchandise across the country
Chicago Bulls merchandise tops sales in New York Boston and Phoenix as analysts note the team’s on court success fuels off court demand. Items like hats and shirts featuring Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen remain popular, with overall NBA licensed product sales reaching 1.4 billion dollars last year.
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Former Indian Phillips dies at 65 in Mississippi
Bubba Phillips, a former third baseman for the Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians, died of a heart attack at 65 in Hattiesburg Mississippi. A Southern Mississippi spokesperson said he collapsed while loading his pickup after open heart surgery last fall. He hit 62 career home runs and played in the 1959 World Series. He was born in West Point Mississippi and starred at Mississippi Southern College before joining the Tigers in 1955. He is survived by his wife Martha and a brother Shelley. Burial is set for Thursday at Philadelphia city cemetery.
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Ojeda to address media on Friday in Cleveland
Bob Ojeda, badly injured in March 22 boat accident that killed Steve Olin and Tim Crews, will address reporters Friday in Cleveland after beginning workouts with the Indians. Details on his rehabilitation and team plans accompany notes on All-Star voting and game prep.
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Brooklyn Youth Hockey seeks players for all age groups
The Brooklyn Youth Hockey Association invites players from Tots to Midgets and all in between to join teams. Call 926-3146 for more information.
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Yudt leaves Austin Peay for Ohio State basketball
Portage Indiana native Yudt transfers from Austin Peay after a troubled first stint. He chose Ohio State over Florida State Kansas State Ball State and Utah, citing a desire for a successful program. He notes growth in skill and 30 pounds gained since high school and plans to join the Buckeyes if credits transfer.
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Graf opens Wimbledon amid security scare and grim reminder
At Wimbledon Graf wins her opening match as security bans repeat offender access after a stabbing incident involving Monica Seles. Centre Court delivers smiles with Goellner’s praise of Becker, while top seeds Graf Sampras advance and Navratilova pursues a 10th title in the tournament’s centennial women’s era.
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Indians edge past in long game as Belle heats up
Slocum earned the win as Belle broke out with power after a three game suspension. He homered in back to back games and drove in two runs on the road trip through Texas and Detroit. Coach Hargrove credited a talk with Jose Morales for shortening Belle's swing and increasing contact, with Belle on pace for a team record 47 homers.
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