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DeJuan Blair’s boost » After slipping from his projected NBA Draft slot in the teens to the second round, the Pitt power forward got picked by San Antonio and stood out at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 16.3 points and 8.7 rebounds. An NBA title has to be next.
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NBDL coaching decision is a snap » The first-ever coach of the Maine Red Claws will be 27-year-old Austin Ainge, son of Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge. The Celtics are one of the new NBDL team’s two parent clubs. Charlotte is the other.
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NHLPA cries foul, no one listens » With Olympic orientation camps about to begin, USA Hockey is set to ignore the players’ association recommendation that players skip on-ice activities because of concerns over inadequate insurance coverage.
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard » Ticket sales are down for signature Sprint Cup event in part due to overwhelming amount of cautions last year caused by problems with tire wear. “Certainly a lot of damage was done,” said driver Jeff Gordon. “The fans were disappointed and they should have been.”
