Fernandez Upsets Davenport In Chase Championships
Mary Joe Fernandez overcomes a second set tumble to defeat third seed Lindsay Davenport 2-6 6-4 7-6 in the first round of the Chase Championships at Madison Square Garden. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario knocks out Monica Seles 3-6 6-4 6-4, as the top event offers 500000 to the winner and 30000 to first-round losers.
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Basketball and football schedules listed for Friday
Calendar lists events at Delta Cote and SW 8 p.m. Midland Valley plays Daniel at 8 p.m. and basketball action starts at 7 p.m. in a busy Friday night with multiple teams and venues noted.
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TV Sports Evening Schedule Highlights
ESPN and ESPN2 air a mix of college basketball including Wake Forest versus Georgetown and SMU at TCU plus regional games Davidson at Duke and Indiana at UAB. Also boxing Soto versus Fletcher and the LPGA Tour Championship with Nets at Celtics and preseason NIT games across ESPN channels.
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Baseball trades ignite chaotic expansion draft night
In a seven hour marathon, 13 trades and four free agent signings reshaped 36 players as teams chased World Series dreams. Giants GM Brian Sabean called it exciting with big deals and potential follow ons, while Arizona and Tampa Bay benefited from the flurry as Florida and Montreal drew poor results.
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Pacers cruise past Lees-McRae in home opener rout
USC Aiken dominates Lees-McRae 104-68 in its home opener as depth shines. Five players reach double figures led by Derek Moore with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Hutcheson and McMurray spark key runs off the bench.
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Hugh McMurray
Moore
Hutcheson
McMurray
Muhammad Back From Cast Pumps Up Panthers
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad practiced with a two handed look after a left wrist fracture. His return comes as Carolina slides to 29th in total offense amid turnovers and youth on offense, with Kerry Collins throwing seven picks in the last two games.
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Fred Lane
Scott Greene
Silver Bluff and Swansea rematch in Class AA clash
Silver Bluff and Swansea, meeting in a third round Class AA playoff, aim to repeat the close 20 14 win by Silver Bluff. Bulldog Nathaniel Mahoney scored the go ahead TD while Swansea focuses on their power running game behind a big offensive line.
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al Lown
Nathaniel Mahoney
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Bulldog
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Lown
Patrick Moody
Scott Webster
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