Cavaliers select UCLA forward Jason Kapono in second round
Cleveland picks 6-8 senior Jason Kapono at No. 31, praising his shooting and UCLA scoring record. GM Jim Paxson says they wanted a finished player, not another young prospect, to complement LeBron James and a growing lineup.
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LeBron James arrives in Cleveland Cavaliers era
LeBron James, an Akron teenager drafted by the Cavaliers, arrives as a potential transformative force for a franchise with a 33 year history and 0 NBA Finals appearances. The piece highlights his size, background, work ethic, and the expectations set by new coach Paul Silas and management as the team seeks an identity and veteran help to complement the young star.
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Brick Makes First Park Visit Amid Nervous Debut
Brick, a visiting golfer, described his opening tee shot as decent but erratic short-game. He had five doubles on the back nine and 17 front-nine putts, noting nerves and shakiness affected his stroke as he remarked on the crowd and treatment of players.
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Brick Seizes Moments Amid Winds at Inverness
Paul Quaiser compares Brick to Ray Charles as he battles 20 mph winds and tricky pins. Brick pins a standout par on No 5 after a rough start, then drives through trees to save par on a dogleg left. He tees off No 1 at 12 30 p.m hoping for a magical moment and a breath of relief.
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Watson Powers To Lead In Senior U.S. Open at Inverness
Tom Watson shoots 6 under at Inverness Club to lead the Senior Open, three strokes ahead of Larry Nelson, Fuzzy Zoeller, and Graham Marsh as windy conditions and tough greens challenge the field. Watson credits his long putts and a chip-in for turning a 71 into a 66 as birds populate the round.
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Draft Night Trades Signal Busy NBA Draft
The draft opened with significant trades as Toronto picked Chris Bosh at No 4 and Miami selected Dwyane Wade while Memphis moved Marcus Banks and Kendrick Perkins to Boston for higher picks. San Antonio traded Leandro Barbosa to Phoenix for a future first round. Different teams targeted top playmakers and sharpened rosters with shifting needs.
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Knicks Sound Mixed After Sweetney and Lampe Draft Picks
The Knicks chose Georgetown forward Michael Sweetney with the projected fifth power forward on their roster and then surprised the crowd by selecting Polish center Maciej Lampe in the first round. The draft featured several international players and notable moves as teams reshaped their rosters.
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