Sports People

Fri., Sept. 12, 1997

Compiled From Wire Services

Wesley Spears, the lawyer accused of trying to blackmail basketball star Marcus Camby into becoming his client, agreed to perform hundreds of hours of community service rather than face the charges… . Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich sustained a slight concussion when his sport utility vehicle veered off the road in southwest Houston and hit a tree… . Robin Reid labored to a split decision over French challenger Hassine Cherifi at Widnes, England, to retain his WBC supermiddleweight title for the third time, then dedicated the victory to the late Princess Diana… . A group headed by Phoenix Coyotes co-owner Steven M. Gluckstern signed a letter of intent to purchase the New York Islanders from John O. Pickett… . Detroit Red Wings center Sergei Fedorov has reportedly asked for a trade from the Stanley Cup champions.

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