Yanks rout Twins to take AL division series in 3-1 win
New York Yankees beat Minnesota 8-1 to clinch the series. David Wells allowed seven outs into the seventh as Bernie Williams Hideki Matsui and Derek Jeter produced key hits. The Yankees advance to face Oakland or Boston in the AL Championship Series after a 3-1 series win.
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Woods wins seventh World Golf Championship at AmEx
Tiger Woods captures the American Express Championship at Capital City Club in Woodstock, finishing 6-under 274 to secure his fifth win of the year and his 100th for his caddie Steve Williams. Vijay Singh, Tim Herron and Stuart Appleby trail by two. Woods moves atop money list and tightens Player of the Year hopes.
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Cubs win postseason opener ending long drought against Braves
Cubs defeat Atlanta 5-1 to win their first postseason game since 1908. Kerry Wood dominates over eight innings, Aramis Ramirez belts a 439 foot two run homer, Kenny Lofton scores on the first inning double. Cubs advance to NL title series to face Florida. Braves face uncertain future after back-to-back division series losses.
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Concord Trims Late as Glenville Tops Mountain Lions
Glenville built an early lead and held off a late Concord rally as the Pioneers defeated the Mountain Lions 28 20 in Glenville. Glennville QB Joey Conrad threw for 327 yards and Antonio Carter caught seven passes for 108 yards while Concord QB Josh Aliveto passed for 171 yards. Concord drops to 1 4 and hosts West Virginia Wesleyan next.
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Germany blanks United States in World Cup semifinal
Germany defeats the defending World Cup champions 3-0 in Portland led by Silke Rottenberg’s goalkeeping and a sharp corner that produced Kerstin Garefrekes’s 15th minute strike. Maren Meinert added a late goal as the U S. exits the tournament, with Hamm’s late chances saved.
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NFL Roundup highlights wild late finishes across AFC layouts
Bills salvage a late drive for a 29 yard field goal as Lindell put Buffalo ahead 16-13 with 28 seconds left. Patriots edge Titans after Mike Cloud TD and Ty Law 65 yard pick six. Dolphins win as Mare kicks and McKnight 68 yard reverse fuel turnovers. Packers beat former coach Holmgren as Favre directs five straight TD drives. Panthers 4-0 behind Stephen Davis as Owens shines for 49ers. Jaguars grab first win with Leftwich 336 yards and two TDs Mayhem earlier in the round.
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Red Sox pull ahead in ALDS as Garciaparra and Ramirez pace rally
Boston erased a 4-3 deficit in the eighth with a Garciaparra double and Ramirez single, then Ortiz doubled to score two and give the Red Sox an extra inning lead after Erubiel Durazo’s final out. Foulke took the loss for Oakland after Hudson left with a strained left side. Barry Zito starts on three days’ rest as the A’s face potential elimination. Fox airs at 8 p.m.
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