NBA faces lockout as players sue and tampering charges arise
In New York union leaders and Stern met amid threats of a lockout. A decertification bid seeks to stop talks, while a bid for an injunction targets the Jordan Ewing antitrust suit. Knicks file tampering charges against the Heat over comments on hiring Pat Riley. Spud Webb traded to Atlanta as Tyus Edney joins Sacramento. Rodman faces civil suit over alleged herpes infection of a former Hawks cheerleader with damages sought.
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Rudd stays with Ford over Pontiac Grand Prix lure
Ricky Rudd rejected Pontiac’s bid to hire him as their top driver for 1996 and accepted Ford’s counter offer after a Daytona meeting. He cited better engineering support and an engine deal with Pro Motors and Peter Guile as key factors in the decision. The move was announced Thursday in Daytona.
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Earnhardt reflects after crash and pole at Talladega
Dale Earnhardt recalls injuries from a crash at Michigan and says a Bahamas vacation helped. He won the Talladega pole with the same car, rebuilding it after a collision with Morgan Shepherd. He denies plans to start his own team, noting one year left on his contract with Richard Childress.
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Ringer Leads U S Senior Open After Round One
Bethesda Maryland Larry Ringer shot 4 under par 68 to share the lead with J C Snead after the first round of the U S Senior Open. He recalled a practice round with Arnold Palmer while at the Naval Academy.
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Gill From 10 Held and Hornets Reach Statement
Bass and Gill released statements through the Charlotte Hornets about Gill being traded. Gill thanked teammates, apologized to fans, and planned a press conference after reconciling with the team. Remaining Hornets from last season are out of town this week including Bennett, Bogues, Curry, Johnson, and Mourning.
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