LA wins NFL expansion with six month stadium plan deadline
The NFL moves to return to Los Angeles with a 32nd franchise but imposes a six month deadline for LA groups to present a stadium plan or lose the team to Houston. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue cites TV market size and finance as deciding factors.
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Jays fire Johnson and name Fregosi manager
Blue Jays dismiss Tom Johnson amid military service controversy and appoint Jim Fregosi to take over. Fregosi, in camp in Dunedin, Fla., signs a two year deal after a long managing career including a 1993 Phillies World Series run. The team has a 3 12 record in spring exhibition games.
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IOC Expels Six Members Over Salt Lake City Graft
The International Olympic Committee expelled six members on a secret ballot amid a graft probe tied to the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. The men named are Agustin Arroyo of Ecuador Zein El Abdin Ahmed Abdel Gadir of Sudan Jean-Claude Ganga of the Congo Republic Lamine Keita of Mali Sergio Santander of Chile and Paul Wallwork of Samoa.
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Ravens land Mitchell as Harbaugh trade looms
The Baltimore Ravens acquire Scott Mitchell from the Detroit Lions for two draft picks as Jim Harbaugh is expected to move to the San Diego Chargers. Mitch Ell will be the Ravens third opening-day quarterback in three seasons. The Jacksonville Jaguars secure Tony Boselli with a four year 26 million extension, making him the NFL’s top paid left tackle.
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NIT Round Three Basketball Card At Glance
ESPN broadcasts cover college and NBA matchups tonight with Xaver at Princeton and Ten at Oregon in NIT third round action. WGN shows Chicago Bulls at Chande Magic while ESPN College also airs Phoenix at Detroit in hockey and basketball slots through the evening.
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National sports transactions and state tournament pairings
National Basketball Association notes on Timberwolves and Nets roster moves. Football contracts and coaching changes across several teams. Ice hockey recalls and waivers. College and high school listings include state boys and girls basketball pairings, state tournament brackets, and All-Ohio selections with player year and team affiliations.
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Transactions Baseball Moves Snapshot
American League movements include Mark Quinn optioned to Omaha and Scott Mullan to Wichita with Dermal Brown to Walson. Twins assign several players to minor league camp across Salt Lake New Britain and more. Dodgers send multiple pitchers to minor league camp while Mets reassign several players to Norfolk Binghamton and St Lucie. Pirates option Kevin Pickford to Nashville. Giants release Trevor Wilson. New Haven Ravens name Kristin De Marco group sales account executive.
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Men NIT Roundup Includes Narrow Butler Win and Big Scores
Second round results feature Butler defeating Old Dominion 75 to 62 while Xavor beat Wake Forest 87 73 Princeton toppled North Carolina State 61 58 and Texas Christian swept Nebraska 101 89 Oregon outpaced Wyoming 93 72. Third round matchups list Princeton at Xavier and Regan at Texas Christian with several Tuesday games and spring training exhibitions in Florida and Arizona.
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IHL Tuesday Games Span Multiple Matchups Across Cities
The schedule lists IHL contests including Cincinnati versus Michigan at 7 30 pm, Fort Wayne versus Detroit at 4 2, Chanapals at Michigan again at 7 30 pm, Cleveland at Chicago 8 pm, Fort Wayne at Milwaukee 6 pm, Orlando at Houston 8 pm, Long Beach at Utah 9 pm, and Las Vegas at Manitoba at 30 pm.
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Cavs rally past Pistons in tight finish
Cleveland built a late edge, trading blows with Detroit in an overtime thriller. Brevin Knight led the Cavs with 19 points and 9 assists as Cleveland outgunned the Pistons 101 99 to snap a skid. Corie Blount and Shawn Kemp added 20 and 18 respectively while Joe Dumars led Detroit with 18 points.
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