Earnhardt Aims for Ninth Title Despite Mixed 1999
Dale Earnhardt remains confident he can win another NASCAR Winston Cup championship in 2000. The seven time champion notes three wins in 1999 and a strengthened partnership with crew chief Kevin Hamlin. Team owner Richard Childress backs Earnhardt saying chemistry and innovations in the Chevrolets give them a realistic shot at the eighth title.
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Free agent focus shifts to next MLB class
The Mets show little interest in this year's free agents and pivot to next year's pool. Mike Hampton declines a contract extension with Houston, pursuing free agency after next season. Carl Everett moves to Boston for two prospects as Houston confirms the deal. Chuck Finley nears a three year deal with Cleveland while Jeff Conine signs a two year, 5.75 million pact with Baltimore. Joe Girardi lands a 5.5 million three year contract with Chicago. Shumpert seals a one year deal with Colorado. Minor trades include Powell for Ordaz and Dunwoody for McNally as Arizona trades Manzuela to Pittsburgh to finalize the Clontz deal.
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Terry Shumpert
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Dante Powell
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Luis Ordaz
Florida
Todd Dunwoody
Kansas City Royals
Sean McNally
Carruth Held On Federal Flight Charge In Adams Case
FBI officials said Carruth cooperated during arrest and processing. He remained jailed in Madison County Illinois on a federal unlawful flight to avoid prosecution charge. An extradition hearing was planned. The unnamed woman faced no charges as of Wednesday night. Adams, 24, died after being shot on November 16 while 6 1/2 months pregnant. doctors delivered a baby before surgery. If convicted, Carruth faces death or life imprisonment.
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Cherica Adams
Adams
Woods Buys Buick Sponsorship Worth Over 20 Million
In San Diego Tiger Woods and a Buick executive unveiled a leather golf bag as part of a landmark sponsorship rumored to exceed 20 million dollars. Woods will receive a multi year deal beginning at the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines with caddie Steve Williams handling a Buick branded bag and a Tiger Edition car planned for future releases.
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PGA charity plan allocates 200000 to Ryder Cup players
The PGA of America proposes giving each US Ryder Cup member 100000 to donate to charities of choice and 100000 for college golf development programs. The scheme mirrors Presidents Cup practice and aims to fund development amid revenue disputes.
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David Duval
State tightens boxing rules after Johnson death
South Carolina athletic officials voted to ban new licenses until suspending jurisdictions reinstate them and require fighters with KO or TKO losses in six months to undergo EEG CAT scan or similar tests. The rules follow the November death of Stephan Johnson in Atlantic City and require full disclosure on licensure and medical history.
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Hokies to play Florida State in Sugar Bowl after perfect season
Hokies head coach Frank Beamer notes his staff and players blended offense and defense as Virginia Tech finishes 11-0 and earns a chance to face No. 1 Florida State in the Sugar Bowl on January 4. Beamer highlights Bud Foster and Rickey Bustle guiding the unit.
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Tyson Francis showdown sells out quickly in Birmingham
Mike Tyson fights Julius Francis on January 29 at the MEN Stadium in Birmingham, England, selling out the 0 000 seat arena. Showtime will televise the bout on a delayed basis. Francis, a former soccer hooligan with 11 knockouts, has not faced top opponents and previously lost to Vitali Klitschko in 1998.
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Tokyo
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