Mussina Ready for World Series Opener Against Schilling
New Yorks Mike Mussina prepares to face Curt Schilling in game one of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Torre tabs Andy Pettitte for game two against Randy Johnson as the Yankees rely on a deep rotation to keep games close.
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Red Wings top Oilers in defensive 4-1 win
Detroit improves to 8-1-0-0 after a sixth straight victory as Nicklas Lidstrom earns three assists and Dominik Hasek makes 27 saves. Fedorov Holmstrom Robitaille and Devereaux score. Oilers suffer first period drought and fall behind early before Brown tally ends the shutout bid.
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Igor Larionov
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Bondra lifts Capitals past Panthers in OT thriller
Washington rallies from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to beat Florida 4-3 as Peter Bondra scores twice, including the OT winner 45 seconds in. Andrei Nikolishin set up the decisive goal while Jaromir Jagr tied the game in the third with his fourth of the season.
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Metcalf Returns to Redskins as Punt Returner
Ashburn Virginia AP Eric Metcalf 33 formerly of Oakland signs with Washington Redskins after a lengthy NFL career with Cleveland Atlanta San Diego Arizona and Carolina He holds the NFL record with nine punt return touchdowns The Redskins have used Kevin Lockett and Michael Bates for punts but struggle with only 19 punt return yards on eight returns this season.
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Astros interview two ex managers for job lead
Former MLB managers Jim Fregosi and Jimy Williams interviewed with the Houston Astros on Wednesday as the club paused talks with other candidates until next week. Also in contention were Mike Cubbage Tony Pena and Jerry Royster, and the move followed Larry Dierker’s exit after a playoff sweep by Atlanta. Williams guided the Red Sox to the 1999 ALCS while Fregosi has managed multiple clubs since 1978 and now aids Atlanta GM John Schuerholz.
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Woods World Challenge expands field after Amex cancellation
The Williams World Challenge at Sherwood CC from December 13 to 16 increases the field to 18 players after the American Express Championship in St. Louis was canceled post 9/11. Defending champion Davis Love III returns to face Woods, Goosen, Duval, and Toms among top talents from 10 countries. Scott Hoch earns a debut in the $1 million event with total purse of $4.1 million.
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Celtics bounce Cavaliers as Walker powers 96-88 win
Antoine Walker produced 26 points eight rebounds and 10 assists to lift the Boston Celtics past the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-88 in an exhibition. Jumaine Jones led Cleveland with 20 points and Wesley Person added 17 as the Cavs kept it close late.
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Thursday Night Clash: Colts Visit Chiefs in Slump Match
In a互lurdered matchup at Arrowhead Stadium Indianapolis 2 3 and Kansas City 1 5 seek a win as injuries and interceptions plague both clubs. Peyton Manning has nine picks amid receiver injuries while Trent Green battles form and health as Kansas City tries to halt a three game skid.
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