Sports
March 16, 2015
College basketball coaches forever have spoken of the importance of team chemistry, and, from all appearances, top-ranked and defending national champion Duke is an example of a team whose players seem to be in perfect sync.
April 1, 1992
Christian Laettner became the highest-paid player in Minnesota Timberwolves’ history Wednesday when he signed a six-year, $21.6-million contract in Minneapolis.
Oct. 15, 1992
As the lone collegiate representative on America’s “Dream Team,” Christian Laettner was an easy target for his celebrated NBA teammates who continuously needled him about his cover-boy looks and the usual entourage of teeny-boppers seeking his attention.
Nov. 28, 1992
Duke basketball center Christian Laettner violated no rules by keeping a diary for a magazine during his senior season, the NCAA said Friday.
April 18, 1992
Christian Laettner will be playing basketball Saturday when Duke continues its goal of becoming the first back-to-back national champions since UCLA’s.
April 3, 1992
High School Sports
Boys’ basketball: Harvard-Westlake wins in overtime with Christian Laettner-like play [Video]
Dec. 3, 2013
Duke basketball star Christian Laettner might have violated NCAA rules if he signed a contract with GQ magazine to keep a season-long diary to be published later this year, as a North Carolina newspaper reported.
April 17, 1992
After Duke lost to Seton Hall in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament last season, seniors Danny Ferry, Quin Snyder and John Smith implored their underclass teammates to bring the Blue Devils back to the Final Four for another shot at a national championship.
April 2, 1990
Christian Laettner came in with the idea that it’s better for the pledge to be seen and not heard.
July 4, 1992