Reliever Mark Wohlers rejoined the Reds yesterday, a day after he lost control of his fastball and walked five of the seven batters he faced in a minor league outing. What Magloire heard included a suggestion that he think about the impact of the decision years into the future rather than simply its impact on the June 30 NBA Draft. Gaines, ranked among the nation's top-60 prep prospects by virtually every recruiting service, averaged 22.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.6 steals last year as a senior at Madison West High School. He led his team to a 21-5 record and a spot in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Chamique Holdsclaw isn't quite ready to join the Washington Mystics.
Final exams come first.
The nicknames are inevitable in this profession. Most transform players from stars to superstars and make marketing icons out of gifted athletes. And some are just for laughs. Three days into Craig Yeast's life as an NFL football player, the possible nicknames for the former University of Kentucky wide receiver are still in the hands of the selection committee. The people in charge of Lowe's Motor Speedway made one right call Saturday night.