New England franchises riddled with controversy across sports
Boston observations note Mangurian sells the Celtics and coach Fitch resigns as part of a long history of troubled ownership in New England sports. The piece traces Celtics Bruins Red Sox Patriots and other teams through owners disputes moves and sales from 1940s to present, warning turmoil may continue with any new Celtics owner.
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Schlichter sympathy vs. NFL reinstatement debate
Edwin Pope weighs the ethics of restoring Art Schlichter to the NFL amid compulsive gambling concerns. He cautions a return risks public confidence and notes addiction is a day to day battle. The column also touches on contracts, ratings, and sports figures’ behavior.
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Umpire Kunkel Returns After Cancer Battle
New York AP reports Bill Kunkel, AL umpire since 1968, back at work three months after a second cancer operation. The 46-year-old described himself as living proof there is life after cancer and soon presided over a bench clearing Yankees A's game.
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Mets star Mookie Wilson fuels New York offense
New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson is the team’s on base catalyst, stealing 16 bases before the San Diego series and posting a .302 on base average this year. He admits to not bunting enough and to preferring aggressive swings over selective hitting, with manager George Bamberger backing his style while eyeing rest days.
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Mechanic Clinches Seventh Indy 500 Title
In Indianapolis AP reports master mechanic George Bignotti won his seventh Indy 500 with Tom Sneva driving. A flawless Cosworth engine and luck helped end a 10 year drought since 1973. Sneva finished 11.1 seconds ahead of Al Unser Sr after a 32 stop pit strategy.
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