76ers President PAT CROCE underwent surgery yesterday
to have two screws removed from his left ankle, marking his
fifth surgical procedure "since having his left leg
shattered" in a motorcycle accident last June. 76ers Senior
VP DAVE COSKEY, on Croce: "He appears to have come out of
surgery well" (PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, 5/17)....EBONY
magazine presents its 2000 list of "superbachelors," which
includes Nets G KENDALL GILL and Rams WR TORRY HOLT (EBONY,
6/00 issue)....In Memphis, Ron Higgins wrote on Charlotte-
based Pro Performance Marketing Manager MATT MALM, who
"convinced his boss," www.Usfans.com and
www.MotorhomesUSA.com to finance an estimated $500,000
promotional trip for Malm "to attend a sporting event every
day for a year." Malm is also writing a daily online
journal for Usfans.com, "replaying his day-to-day
adventures" (Memphis COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 5/16).
RED RAGE? CBS' DAVID LETTERMAN offered his TOP TEN
COACH BOB KNIGHT TIPS FOR CONTROLLING YOUR ANGER. No. 10)
Don't choke anyone - if you must, make sure they deserve it.
No. 9) Avoid situations that trigger outbursts, like being
around people. No. 8) Every time opposing team scores, 40
milligrams of Prozac. No. 7) In winter, wear mittens so you
can't give the finger. No. 6) Slowly count to 10 - more fun
to head-butt someone after 10 second running start. No. 4)
Find constructive ways to vent frustration, choke Dick
Vitale. No. 2) Get Nicorette people to develop "Quit Being
A Bastard" patch. No. 1) When your face turns the color of
your sweater, take a timeout ("Late Show," 5/16).
