Which of the following is not an example of a straight-news sports lead?

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Following his first start of spring training in more than three years, Joe Willis ran sprints on the track and then returned to the dugout, where he shook hands with his coach and teammates.
Following his first start of spring training in more than three years, Joe Willis ran sprints on the track and then returned to the dugout, where he shook hands with his coach and teammates.

Florida Marlins slugger Miguel Cabrera agreed Monday to a one-year contract that will pay him $472,000.
Florida Marlins slugger Miguel Cabrera agreed Monday to a one-year contract that will pay him $472,000.

It was Heat forward Antoine Walker’s night to shine Wednesday, leading his team to a 105-76 victory over the Boston Celtics.
It was Heat forward Antoine Walker’s night to shine Wednesday, leading his team to a 105-76 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Although the Olympic sprinter has failed another drug test, the substance involved was not steroids, officials said Thursday.
Although the Olympic sprinter has failed another drug test, the substance involved was not steroids, officials said Thursday.
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The statement that is not an example of a straight-news sports lead is:

It was Heat forward Antoine Walker’s night to shine Wednesday, leading his team to a 105-76 victory over the Boston Celtics.

This lead contains subjective language ("night to shine") which implies a narrative or emotional angle, making it less objective than typical straight-news leads that focus on factual reporting.