Track star Elliott remembered as Elyria legend
John Davis Elliott Jr. known as J.D. was a pioneering African American cheerleader and standout track athlete for Elyria High Class of 1952. He won the 1952 Division I 100 yard title at Ohio Stadium with a 10.0 second clocking, ran 10 straight wins, and later died May 11 after kidney illness with services held June 13 at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
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LeBron James faces 11:59 option deadline with Cavs
LeBron James must decide by 11 59 p m tonight whether to exercise his 35 6 million option with the Cleveland Cavaliers or become an unrestricted free agent. A decline could spark a summer of LeBron with Lakers as a real possibility while Cleveland could still pursue a short term deal. The plan depends on his choice and future trade options. In surrounding news, Kawhi Leonard or Paul George potential moves loom as teams plan for a contender shift.
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Federer at Wimbledon Aiming for Title Defense
The article recalls Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2003 as a 21 year old with no Grand Slam wins and no top ranking. It contrasts that start with his near 37th birthday and as defending champion opening Centre Court, fresh off his eighth Wimbledon title and his 20th Grand Slam after the Australian Open win.
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World Cup knockout stage narrows regions and leads to last eight
The article notes Europe and South America dominate the World Cup, with Belgium led by Lukaku delivering two goal games before an ankle injury. Four South American teams plus Mexico and Japan advance, no African team past first round, and Europe claiming most quarterfinals and semifinals in the current era.
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