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Curry's 3: Joins Davidson HOF, has jersey retired, graduates

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Ste- His mother, Sonya Curry,
phen Curry knocked down spoke at the ceremony,
another huge 3 — one that calling it a "dream come
was 13 years in the making. true" to see her son gradu-
The Golden State Warriors ate.
point guard was inducted "Today you can breathe
into the Davidson College and say, 'Check, it's done,'
Hall of Fame, had his No. 30 " Sonya Curry said. "Today
jersey retired and received you helped coach McKillop
his bachelor's degree in so- maintain his 100% gradu-
ciology following an elabo- ation rate. And you set an
rate solo graduation cer- example for others, young
emony on Wednesday on and old, that it's never too
the school's campus. late to complete your edu-
"This is an absolutely amaz- cation."
ing day and an amazing Sonya Curry said she ini-
moment for myself and my tially wanted her son to
family," Curry said during go to a larger Division I
the 90-minute ceremony. school farther from home
"The best decision I ever but changed her mind af-
made was to come to Da- ter watching the Wildcats
vidson College and pur- practice.
sue an education, join an Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry poses with his diploma after his graduation ceremony at "I told him if this is what you
amazing community and, Davidson College on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Davidson, N.C. want to do, I will support
most importantly, play for Associated Press you," she said.
an amazing man who has McKillop talked about how
built this program for what where he played from The school was purposely president Doug Hicks said Curry's unselfishness, say-
it is in (former Davidson 2006 to 2009 — wearing a waiting for Curry to gradu- during the ceremony. "It ing he mailed postcards to
coach) coach (Bob) McK- graduation cap and gown, ate before retiring his num- would have been so easy, Davidson fans, alumni and
illop." exchanging fist bumps ber. so straightforward to not supporters thanking them
There were signs scattered with family, friends, former Once he did, he became complete your college after he was drafted sev-
throughout Davidson's teammates and current the first Davidson athlete in degree. Yet in response to enth overall by the Warriors
campus, congratulating students. any sport to have his jersey that idea, you did what you in 2009. "How many young
and welcoming Curry back The four-time NBA cham- number retired, meaning did to 29 other NBA organi- people have the capacity
to the school, which is lo- pion and two-time league No. 30 will never be worn zations — you said, 'night, to do that?" McKillop said.
cated about 25 miles north MVP turned pro after his by another Wildcats bas- night!'" Curry closed his speech by
of Charlotte where Curry junior season at Davidson, ketball player. Curry held back tears as he saying, "I'm a graduate, I'm
grew up. and only recently finished "To earn this degree you accepted his degree and, a Davidson alum and I am
Curry walked into a packed his final classes remotely to showed determination and at the urging of the crowd, in the Hall of Fame — and
house at Belk Arena — earn his degree. perseverance," Davidson threw his cap into the air. that's pretty crazy."q

WSox manager La Russa out indefinitely with health issue

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago issues during his pregame the team to the AL Central
White Sox manager Tony session with reporters and title last year.
La Russa is out indefinitely while talking to general He started his managing
because of an unspecified manager Rick Hahn and career with the White Sox
health issue. former Oakland Athletics during the 1979 season. He
The 77-year-old La Russa pitching great Dave Stew- won the World Series with
missed Tuesday night's 9-7 art before the game. Oakland in 1989 and St.
loss to Kansas City on the La Russa is in the second Louis in 2006 and 2011.
recommendation of his season of his second man- La Russa and Sparky Ander-
doctors. The team said he is agerial stint with Chicago. son are the only managers
scheduled to undergo ad- The team began the year to win the World Series in
ditional testing in Arizona with championship aspira- the American and National
with his personal physicians tions, but it has been one leagues.
"over the coming days." of baseball's biggest disap- La Russa was enshrined in
Bench coach Miguel Cairo pointments. Cooperstown in 2014. He
will continue to serve as Heading into the second got his first major league Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa walks on the field
acting manager while La game of their series against managing job at age 34 during the second inning of a baseball game against the Balti-
Russa is out. the Royals, the White Sox when the White Sox pro- more Orioles, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Baltimore.
"It's unbelievably tough," had dropped five in a row moted him from Triple-A to Associated Press
outfielder Andrew Vaughn to fall to 63-66. Chants of replace the fired Don Kes-
said. "We really don't have "Fire Tony! Fire Tony!" have singer. Kansas City. Right-hander were optioned to Triple-A
much information on what's been heard at Guaran- He took over that August Lance Lynn was reinstated Charlotte.
going on." teed Rate Field. and led them to a 522-510 from the bereavement Grandal, 33, had been
La Russa's absence on La Russa, who is close record over parts of eight list, and catcher Yasmani sidelined by a left knee
Tuesday was announced friends with White Sox chair- seasons. Grandal was activated strain. The switch hitter is
about one hour before the man Jerry Reinsdorf, was Chicago also made four from the 10-day injured list. batting .203 with three
first pitch. The Hall of Famer a surprise hire in October moves before Wednes- Left-hander Tanner Banks homers and 21 RBIs in 74
showed no signs of health 2020, and he directed to day night's matchup with and catcher Carlos Pérez games this season.q