Davenport Beats Hingis For Australian Open Title
Lindsay Davenport defeats Martina Hingis 6-1 7-5 in Melbourne to claim the Australian Open title. Davenport avoids Hingis’s comeback, extends her Grand Slam tally, and faces French Open as a possible career Grand Slam bid. She earns 460000 dollars and remains No. 2 behind Hingis in rankings. Andre Agassi set for Sunday final against Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
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Dome power stays underground but weather risks linger for future Super Bowls
Atlanta’s Georgia Dome relies on underground power lines, but officials acknowledge ice and snow risks for domed stadiums. Past roof damage and reinforced panels are cited while discussions note future Super Bowls in cold cities.
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Gonzalez near record contract with Detroit Tigers
Tigers table a possible eight year 140 million deal for Juan Gonzalez to become the sport’s highest paid player. Negotiations continue as Gonzalez misses a Friday meeting due to personal matters in Puerto Rico.
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Vermeil's Return Sparked by Deep Ties and Optimism
Gazette sports columnist recalls Dick Vermeil’s long arc from Eagles coach to Rams leader and his close friendship with Brent Musburger. The piece notes Vermeil’s 63 years, a two decade coaching hiatus, tough Rams seasons, and Musburger predicting a 33 10 Rams win while praising Vermeil as a devoted football coach and friend.
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Eagles
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St. Louis
Vermeil’s Rams ride to Super Bowl XXXIV and Coach of the Year
Rams coach Dick Vermeil steered an injury plagued 1999 season to a 13-3 record and playoff wins over Minnesota and Tampa Bay. He credited players and staff for the team’s success while acknowledging Jon Warner’s emergence as quarterback and his own role in surrounding him with talent. Vermeil won the NFL Coach of the Year award, a repeat honor from 20 years earlier.
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Charley Armey
Green
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IRL opener at Disney postponed by rain pole set by Greg Ray
Greg Ray earned the pole for the Delphi Indy 200 after Friday rain canceled qualifying. Lineup for the race was set by 1999 team owner points and Thursday practice speeds at Walt Disney World Speedway, with Ray the defending IRL champion. Donnie Beechler starts 15th for Cahill Racing at Lake Buena Vista Florida.
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