Voters make Seattle 'second tier' in bid for new arena
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Initiative 91, approved by a 3-1 margin, requires the city to receive a "fair value" cash profit in return for services or real estate it provides to professional sports franchises. Effectively, that means the Sonics are probably now
Seattle no longer Sonics option
Seattle voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Initiative 91, which would require the city to receive a "fair value" profit in return for subsidizing a professional sports arena
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Name: Harry Ralston "Bud" Black Birthdate: June 30, 1957, in San Mateo Age: 49 Residence: Rancho Santa Fe Previous job: Pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels (2000-06
On day Black hired, Padres trade Barfield
CLEVELAND ---- Just like his dad, Josh Barfield made it to the big leagues. Now, he's following his father to the American League
Chargers have new mayor to deal with in Chula Vista
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