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GOOD AS

GOLD

In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo,
former NFL wide receiver and
Chattanooga alum Terrell
Owens walks the sidelines
during the second half of
an NCAA college football
game between Alabama and
Chattanooga, in Tuscaloosa,
Ala.
Associated Press

Terrell Owens

won't attend

Hall of Fame

induction

By BARRY WILNER
AP Pro Football Writer
Terrell Owens always likes
being the center of atten-
tion. His decision to skip
the induction ceremony
for the Pro Football Hall of
Fame in August will keep
him far from the spotlight.
Owens was voted into the
hall in February after being
denied in his first two years
of eligibility. His announce-
ment Thursday is unprec-
edented by an enshrinee.
"Hopefully, the story this
summer will remain about
those that will be there in-
stead of the one that will
not," said Howard Balzer of
SiriusXM Radio, a 15-year
voter for the Hall of Fame.
In a statement released Durant shoots down Cavs
Thursday by his publicist,
Owens said: "While I am with long 3 _ again
incredibly appreciative
of this opportunity, I have
made the decision to pub-
licly decline my invitation Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers' Jeff Green during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's
to attend the induction NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Cleveland.
ceremony in Canton. Associated Press
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