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Weekend Plans With WNBA Sky Owner Michael Alter: Graduations, Season Opener05 / 24 / 13Chicago native and WNBA Sky Owner MICHAEL ALTER has much to be thankful for this holiday weekend. That includes his eldest son graduating from college in Amherst, Mass., as well as his daughter’s high school graduation celebration back in the Chicago area. There is also the small matter of t... Tags: People and Pop Culture, WNBA |
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By Wednesday, Astros Owner Drayton McLane will let Houston know his plans, and by Saturday, Oilers Owner Bud Adams is expected to sign a contract to move to Nashville by ''98 if a $292M financing plan
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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOXING; TVKO'S STRONG TELECASTS
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STARS CONTINUE TO LOSE MONEY AFTER MOVE TO TEXAS
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BROWNS IN BALTIMORE KILLING SKINS MARYLAND STADIUM PLANS?
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AD TRACK: NIKE'S AGASSI, FAULK & WOMEN'S SPORTS ADS POPULAR
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BROWNS TO BALTIMORE II: CAN THE LEAGUE DO ANYTHING STOP IT?
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BASEBALL AND PIZZA MAY NOT MIX; PERHAPS A TASTE FOR BURGERS?
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EXECUTIVE TRANSACTIONS
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JUST A COINCIDENCE? FORBES' TOP 10 ARE SPORTS HEAVY
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EXTRA, EXTRA, THE KING PICKS AND CHOOSES HIS WORDS
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