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Portland Trail Blazers forward Jermaine O’Neal, charged with disorderly conduct after he cursed police and security officers in a shopping mall, faces a court date of July 3. He and a companion could face penalties of 30 days in jail or fines between $200 and $300… . American distance swimmer Jessica Foschi, 16, who had been suspended for a positive steroid test, won her appeal of the two-year international ban imposed by FINA, the governing body for swimming, and will be paid a settlement of $10,350… . Tracy McGrady, who never played a college game, is making a $12 million leap into the NBA and the world of endorsements, thanks to a deal with Adidas, a spokesman for the shoe company confirmed. The 6-foot-8 forward is expected to be among the first 15 players selected in the NBA draft on June 26 in Charlotte, N.C.<