Agassi Sampras Cruise At Australian Open
At Melbourne Park Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras advanced to the third round as seeds, with Agassi beating Sjeng Schalken 7 5 6 0 6 3 and Sampras defeating Mikael Tillstrom 6 3 7 6 6 1. Mauresmo, a former finalist, was upset by Patty Schnyder 6 4 6 4, while other seeds progressed.
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Wolf hires Sherman to lead Packers after Rhodes fired
Green Bay general manager Ron Wolf selects Mike Sherman as the Packers 13th head coach, replacing Ray Rhodes after an 8-8 season. Sherman, longtime college assistant with NFL experience, emphasizes Holmgren’s offense and discipline to stabilize a team that missed the playoffs.
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Duval Returns as Hope Classic Defending Champion
David Duval comes back to PGA West seeking to defend his Bob Hope Classic title on four courses. He recalls the 59 effort from last year and aims for another low round, while Arnold Palmer and Casey Martin make notable debuts as the field includes Mickelson, Couples, and Love III.
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Yankees leverage arbitration bids in surprising salary bids
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada settled on a 1.25 million one year deal. Jeter won 5 million in arbitration last winter and Rivera 4.25. Bernie Williams previously set a 9 million record in 1996. Yankees offered Williams 7.5 million two years and settled at 8.25. Jeter’s bid could surpass Kevin Brown’s 1998 Dodgers deal. Rivera led MLB with 45 saves and won World Series MVP. Pettitte seeks 8.45 million after 14-11 4.70 ERA. Carl Everett seeks 6 million after being acquired from Houston.
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Kamensky lifts Rangers to victory over Hurricanes
Valeri Kamensky scored for the third straight game and assisted on two more as the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. Kamensky, returning from a right arm stress fracture, helped drive the Rangers fifth win in six games behind 24 saves from Mike Richter.
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