THE SIDELINES : Lewis May Miss Goodwill Games

Carl Lewis said today that he will not try to “bully my way” into the 1990 Goodwill Games, despite a ruling that excludes those who don’t compete in next year’s national outdoor championships.

The rule was passed by the International Competition Committee of The Athletics Congress. The Goodwill Games are in Seattle July 20-Aug. 5.

“If they want me to be there, I’ll be there. If not, I won’t be there,” said Lewis, a six-time Olympic medalist.

Lewis boycotted this year’s championships in his hometown of Houston because of “ideological differences” with TAC, the national governing body for the sport.

He said he does not plan to compete in the 1990 national championships, to be held in California in June, because he will not be prepared to run until July.