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Monday, July 15, 2002
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UPDATE MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES: Jayson Williams, former NBA
NEWARK, N.J. -- According to the Associated Press, GQ Magazine plans to publish in its August issue that former NBA star Jayson Williams, who is facing first degree manslaughter charges in the shooting death of limo driver Costas Christofi, closed a loaded Browning 12-gauge shotgun "with a snap of his wrist" and the weapon immediately went off, killing Christofi. GQ also adds new fodder to the speculation-rumor-fact pile by reporting that twice during the evening of the fatal shooting, Williams made "insulting" comments to Christofi and, after the shooting, while a friend disposed of Williams' bloody clothing, Williams jumped into his pool to wash the blood off himself.
9:14:42 PM 
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CONTRACT ENDS: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
NEW YORK -- Reuters reports sportswear company Adidas-Salomon AG said in a joint statement with Kobe Bryant, the 23-year-old Los Angeles Lakers all-star, on Monday that their six-year relationship ended this summer. Bryant is now a free agent on the shoe endorsement front at a time when he has been named the NBA's most marketable basketball player.
4:40:34 PM
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REMAINS OF THE DAY UPDATE: Ted Williams
INVERNESS, Fla. -- Associated Press reports attorneys for the son and oldest daughter of Ted Williams and his estate met Monday to discuss whether the Hall of Famer's body will remain frozen.
4:31:53 PM
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RUMORS: Al Unser, Jr., race car driver
CLEVELAND -- Robin Miller of ESPN reports Al Unser, Jr., who was arrested last week in the alleged assault of his girlfriend, has been dogged by rumors of drug and alcohol abuse for several years.
12:37:10 PM
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POSITIVE RESULTS: Janine Whitlock, English pole vaulter
MANCHESTER, England -- Associated Press reports English pole vaulter Janine Whitlock insisted she was innocent Monday after testing positive for an anabolic steroid. Whitlock, who has set 36 British records, was informed of the test on Saturday in Birmingham after winning the pole vault in Britain's qualifying meet for the European Championships.
12:31:55 PM
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ARRESTED: Brian Blades, former NFL
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Associated Press reports former Seattle Seahawks receiver Brian Blades was arrested early Monday and charged with battery on a police officer. Blades was also charged with resisting arrest with violence and disorderly intoxication.
12:26:10 PM
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