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The Associated Press

Published: October 23, 2009

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Jordan's son has shoe issue

A fight over the shoes Michael Jordan's son will wear at the University of Central Florida could cost the school financially.
Freshman guard Marcus Jordan is refusing to wear shoes made by adidas, the brand the university has a contract with for all its sports. He says he will only wear his father's Nike Air Jordan shoes because they hold special meaning to his family.

The problem is UCF is in the final year of its contract with adidas that requires coaches and athletes to use the company's apparel and equipment. UCF says its five-year deal with adidas ends June 30, 2010.

UCF said in a statement Thursday that adidas was aware of the situation during contract renewal discussions. The university says it was "led to believe that there would be a workable solution to a unique situation."

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Maradona doesn't apologize

Diego Maradona won't apologize for a profanity-filled tirade on live TV that prompted a FIFA investigation and could result in a five-game suspension and nearly $20,000 fine for the Argentina coach.

Maradona was defiant in a television interview on state-run Canal 7. FIFA opened a disciplinary investigation last week following a 1-0 victory at Uruguay that sent the struggling Argentine team to next year's World Cup. Maradona said his remarks had been had been "building up" and were aimed at critics and journalists who he suggested were "anti-Argentine."

U.S.: Defender Oguchi Onyewu will be sidelined for six months after surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee, a layoff that could jeopardize his appearance in next year's World Cup.

The Associated Press

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