Yankees face crucial test as two wins loom in Series
San Diego notes the Yankees seek to close out the World Series after back‑to‑back wins. Managerial veterans praise timely hitting and pitching as Derek Jeter and Sterling Hitchcock shape a pivotal Game 3. The Padres hope home field and fan support counter a Yankees surge built on power and patience.
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Maddux Jones win Gold Glove honors in NL and AL
Maddux ties Bob Gibson for most NL pitcher Gold Gloves with nine awards while Andruw Jones earns his first. Dan Rodriguez of the Rangers makes AL catcher tally a seventh, Ken Griffey Jr. earns ninth straight, Bernie Williams is AL Yankee Gold Glove pick, Bret Boone earns first and joins father Bob Boone with seven.
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USC's Scott Faces Frustration Amid South Carolina Slump
South Carolina coach Brad Scott confronts rising fan apathy as the Gamecocks endure a six game losing streak, miss a bowl for the fourth straight season, and see empty Williams Brice Stadium seats while preparing for Vanderbilt after another costly home defeat.
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Tyson's Last Chance Issued By Nevada Commission
Tyson's checkered past includes a rape conviction and prison release. After a June incident with Holyfield, Nevada regulators warned this would be his final chance to fight under strict rules or face permanent ban.
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Padres pitcher Hitchcock eyesNL twilight start
The Padres face added relief as Hitchcock feels better and will pitch without a designated hitter in the lineup. He benefits from a DH absence and twilight conditions, while Joe Torre weighs double switches and pitcher-batter planning for Game 3. David Cone bats instead of DH in the NL park.
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