NASCAR Feud of the Week Between Waltrip and Speed
Readers voice in a polemical piece about the Waltrip Speed confrontation. Topics include fines, punching, racing conduct, and comparisons to other drivers. The opinions call for harsher penalties and critique Waltrip's actions while defending Speed and NASCAR norms.
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Michael Waltrip
Lake Speed
Michael
Waltrip
Lake
Nascar
Darrell
Mr. Speed
Morgan Shepherd
Dave Marcis
Rusty Wallace
Dale Earnhardt
Speed
NBA
NFL
Daddy Dale
Pennzoil
Bristow weighs in on Childress draft chances and NBA invites
Elmore defends Randolph Childress amid talk of stock drop as Allan Bristow clarifies remarks. Childress not among 18 players invited to draft site. Elmore sees him as top point guard potential. Comparison drawn to Nick Van Exel whose draft stock shifted and who later found big success with the Lakers.
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Allan
Elmore
Bristow
Randolph Childress
Allan Bristow
Hornets
Cincinnati
Nick van Exel
Lakers
van Exel
Charlotte
Los Angeles
Hornets weigh Hawkins for Gill trade amid Karl’s remarks
Seattle coach George Karl signaled interest in a Hawkins for Gill deal while discussing Charlotte’s roster on ESPN. Charlotte pursues outside shooting and schedules workouts with Terrence Rencher, Lou Roe, Greg Ostertag, and George Zidek, testing four more players this week.
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Charlotte Hornets
Allan Bristow
Hersey Hawkins
Kendall Gill
Charlotte
Seattle SuperSonics
George Karl
ESPN
Gill
Hornets
Sonics
Texas
Terrence Rencher
Massachusetts
Lou Roe
Kansas
Greg Ostertag
UCLA
George Zidek
Labor row over decertification rocks NBA players union
Agents push for decertification as 15 member board opposes terms allowing clubs to re sign free agents without cap limits. Michael Jordan Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning signed notices with 50 players contemplating decertification amid disputes over the labor deal.
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Marc Fleisher
NBA
Michael Jordan
Patrick Ewing
Alonzo Mourning
David Falk
Williams
NBA labor deal proposals raise players share and rookie caps
The six year proposed CBA would boost player revenue share to about 57 percent from 53. A rookie salary cap tied to past averages and three year rookie contracts would apply. After year three the draft shrinks to one round and the salary cap climbs to about 24 million with a luxury tax if salaries exceed 63 percent of revenue. Clubs could re sign own free agents regardless of cap.
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NEW York
NBA
Wallace aims to prove himself for No. 1 pick
Rasheed Wallace insists he will not defer in the run for the NBA draft top spot. After workouts for the Golden State Warriors, he says every player in the draft is chasing the No. 1 choice, and he will approach each session as the top pick.
Knicks meet with Don Nelson amid Riley coaching vacancy
New York Knicks officials, seeking a Riley successor, met with Don Nelson and his lawyer. GM Ernie Grunfeld spoke with Nelson in Milwaukee. Riley resigned after four seasons due to management clashes. Also, Knicks draft hopefuls and Warriors workouts featuring Wallace and others are noted as teams scout potential trades and signings.
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NEW York
New York Knicks
Pat Riley
Don Nelson
Knicks
Ernie Grunfeld
Milwaukee
Nelson
Riley
Spartanburg and Gastonia clash in rained out doubleheader
Spartanburg dropped to 6-3 as Gastonia hosts the makeup twin bill at Sims Park starting at 6 p.m. Tonight’s game resumes the rained out contest from Monday with Brett Baptist earning the win and Mike Killimet taking the loss. Local briefs note a 5-4 10 inning Legion victory Tuesday. Cherryville improves to 5-7 for Taylorsville visit. Hickory/Cherryville game details list Farleyton as the pitcher on the win and Clontz on the loss. Cramerton Parks to hold a co rec softball organizational meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the community center. information line 824-4231. Lanny Lewis holes out at Crowders Mountain Golf Course.
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Spartanburg
Sims Park
Gastonia
Gastonid
Brett Baptist
Mike Killimet
Cramerton
Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department
Corechurch
Devils take 2-0 lead with 4-2 win over Red Wings
New Jersey built a 2-0 series lead by rallying to a 4-2 victory at Joe Louis Arena. Jim Dowd broke a 2-2 tie with 1:24 left, as the Devils improved to 10-1 on the road in the playoffs and stretched their win streak to seven. Detroit, missing Keith Primeau, dropped to 8-2 at home.
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Red Wings
Joe Louis Arena
Octopus Garden
Detroit
Keith Primeau
Jim Dowd
Sergei Brylin
Jacques Lemaire
Devils
Sergei Fedorov
Joe Louis
Vernon
Stephane Richer
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Dave Twardzik
Rick Adelman
Rod Higgins
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Rob Martin
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Taylorsville
Hickory
Cheron Farleyton
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Lanny Lewis
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