Mariners Win Game 5 to Narrow Yankees Lead in ALCS
Alex Rodriguez sparked Seattle with a go ahead two run single and Edgar Martinez and John Olerud homered as the Mariners beat the Yankees 6-2 to cut the series deficit to 3-2 in the best of seven. Rodriguez voiced doubt about his future and free agency, while the Yankees prepared for Game 6 in New York with Orlando Hernandez and John Halama ready.
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Mets Take 3-1 NLCS Lead With 10-6 Win Over Cardinals
New York loaded the first inning with five doubles to back Mike Hampton as the Mets beat St. Louis 10-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the NL Championship Series. Piazza homered, Ventura drove in three, Zeile two, and Agbayani two as La Russa's short rest gamble on Darryl Kile backfired.
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Redskins edge Ravens in defensive NFL clash in Maryland
Stephen Davis powered the Redskins to a 10-3 victory over the Ravens, their first win over Baltimore. Baltimore failed to score a touchdown, Banks was limited, and a late first half interception sealed the Ravens’ fate as Washington stayed atop the NFC East.
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Rams Rally Past Falcons in Record Night
St Louis, 6-0, extended its 43-point pace as Marshall Faulk ran for 208 yards and caught 78 more, helping the Rams beat Atlanta 45-29. Kurt Warner threw 313 yards in his sixth straight 300-yard game, tying an NFL mark. The game featured four two-point conversions after Jeff Wilkins left with an injury and the first-ever NFL kickoff returns for touchdowns to start the game. Darrick Vaughn opened with a 96-yard return, matched by Tony Horne’s 103-yard kickoff return for St Louis. Sebastian Janikowski kicked the winning field goal for the Raiders in the final seconds as Oakland moved atop the NFC West.
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Raiders Rally But Fall Short In Chiefs Clash
Falcons rich Gannon directed a 64 yard Raiders drive in eight plays setting up Sebastian Janikowski for a 47 yard field goal as the Chiefs fledges trailed to 17 10. A late Raiders march tied the game at 17 after a bold fourth down play by Gannon. Also noted Cowboys and Ron Dayne’s first NFL 100 yard rushing game with a 108 yard effort and a 3 yard go ahead score late in the fourth.
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Steelers blank Bengals in winless showdown at home
Kent Graham connected with Hines Ward on a 77-yard TD on the Steelers’ second play as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 15 0. Jerome Bettis reached 101 rushing yards after a rugged start while the defense limited the Bengals to no offensive TDs.
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Marshall University Tynes Emerges On Special Teams
Charlie Tynes, ex Bluefield High star, suited up for Marshall University Thundering Herd on special teams. He cites toughness, speed and strength as keys to his rise, with coach Kevin Kelly praising his hit and run ability and potential to become a playmaker.
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