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NAMES IN THE NEWS

      The Univ. of Kentucky sports information office has issued
a release from head basketball coach RICK PITINO saying he has
turned down the Nets' offer to coach and have complete
operational control of the team, as well as an ownership stake
(SportsTicker)....N.Y. POST gossip columnist CINDY ADAMS hears
that SHAQUILLE O'NEAL is headed to the Lakers.  Adams:  "All I
know is, the deal has been struck" (N.Y. POST, 5/30).  USA
TODAY's Mark Woods looks at O'Neal's agent, LEONARD ARMATO, and
his role in possibly moving Shaq to L.A. (USA TODAY, 5/30)....USA
TODAY's Jeannie Williams gives high marks to DWAYNE SCHINTZIUS'
performance in "Eddie," calling him a "a standout as a Russian
player dense as a potato" (USA TODAY, 5/30)....NICK PRICE will
design a golf course with his name on it in Beallsville, MD
(WASHINGTON TIMES, 5/30)....Ravens Owner ART MODELL has moved
permanently to Baltimore (Baltimore SUN, 5/30).

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