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NAMES IN THE NEWS

          On last night's "SportsCenter," ESPN's Rich Eisen:
     "ESPN anchor GARY MILLER pleaded not guilty to three
     misdemeanor charges today in Cleveland municipal court. 
     Miller was arrested Saturday morning on charges of
     indecency, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. 
     Contrary to earlier reports, police found no evidence of
     drugs in Miller's possession and say no further charges will
     be filed" (ESPN, 10/14)....NY-based Stars & Strategies
     Founder SUE RODIN, who represents women athletes, is
     featured in CRAIN'S N.Y. BUSINESS.  Rodin says the public
     "is ready, and the big companies are beginning to come
     around" to the advertising potential of female athletes
     (CRAIN'S N.Y. BUSINESS, 10/19 issue)....The Mighty Ducks'
     TEEMU SELANNE is aiming for an appearance on his favorite
     show, "Baywatch." Team officials are trying to help him land
     a small role (USA TODAY, 10/15). ...ABL Blizzard GM PAM
     BATALIS was the cover story in the HARTFORD COURANT's
     Business section.  For Batalis, "there are lots of hours,
     lots of getting the word out, a myriad of details, [and]
     constant decision making" (HARTFORD COURANT, 10/14).

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