Evernham's pressure grows as Gordon chase title
New York AP reports Ray Evernham warns success may fade as NASCAR rivals improve. He notes teams learn faster and Gordon faced a late-season slump that cost him a bigger lead. Gordon insists Jarrett had no role and vows not to rest on past victories amid tougher competition.
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Leyland Faces Budget Troubles With Marlins Ahead Of Spring
In Miami, Jim Leyland adjusts to a low budget as the Marlins lose key players including Kevin Brown Robb Nen Moises Alou Devon White and Jeff Conine and juggle pitching losses. Owner Huizenga seeks buyers while GM Dombrowski weighs trades with Sheffield and Bonilla potential. Leyland notes Livan Hernandez and Al Leiter as remaining starters and cautions on Hernandez maturity as leader.
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Timberwolves pull past 76ers after late run
Tom Gugliotta led Minnesota with a season high 30 points as the Timberwolves erased a 10 point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-90. Stephen Marbury added 14 points and 14 assists, sealing the win with two free throws with 12 seconds left.
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Lindros inks two year deal with Flyers for record pay
Philadelphia Flyers secure Eric Lindros on a two-year, 16 million contract raising his salary to 7.5 million this season and 8.5 million for 1998 99 making him the NHL's highest paid player. The deal keeps Lindros in Philadelphia amid market escalation and free agent risk.
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