Floyds hand forced again by Bulls coach choice
Chicago columnist argues Tim Floyd faces pressure similar to Durocher as Bulls explore confidence in rookie Ty son Chandler and Eddy Curry. The piece notes exhibition play ahead of the October 31 regular season start and questions whether Floyd will persist with young talents or alter the plan.
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Chicago Tribune
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Tim Floyd
John Kennedy
Dan Quayle
Bulls
Leo Durocher
Willie Mays
Giants
Durocher
Mays
Floyd
Tyson Chandler
Eddy Curry
Chandler
Curry
Bulls Hope for Future as Curry and Chandler Lead Rebuild
Commentary argues the Bulls should focus on developing rookies Curry and Chandler after a volatile rebuild under Floyd. It notes past miscasts like Jamal Crawford, praises veterans Oakley Anthony and Mercer, and warns a shortened season could threaten franchise survival if young players stall.
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Phil Jackson
Bob Knight
Bear Bryant
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Chandler
Curry
Eddie Robinson
NBA
Charles Oakley
Greg Anthony
Ron Mercer
Jamal Crawford
Crawford
Khalid el Amin
Bryce Drew
Michael Jordan
Jones Drives Braves Past Astros In NL Division Series Opener
Chipper Jones hit a three run homer off Billy Wagner to cap a four run eighth as Atlanta defeated Houston 7 4 in the NL playoff opener. The Braves showed late inning execution while Houston bullpen teetered.
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Fey Sisnss
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Houston Astros
Astros
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Billy Wagner
Houston
Atlanta
Braves and Astros clash in pivotal playoff clash
The Astros seek momentum in a weekend series against the Cardinals after clinching the Central title, while the Braves set to start Tom Glavine as they chase a playoff win. Dave Miikki makes his first postseason start for Houston, with Maddux opening for Atlanta in a tight game.
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New York Yankees
Atlanta
Bobby Cox
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Cardinals
Wagner
Dave Miicki
Braves
Tom Glavine
Houston
Greg Maddux
Brad Ausmus
Maddux
Schilling Dominates In Diamondbacks 1 0 Win Over Cardinals
Curt Schilling pitched a three hitter in Arizona’s 1-0 win over St. Louis in the NL playoff opener. Steve Finley had three hits and drove in the lone run as Schilling outduelled Matt Morris in a masterful desert duel.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Steve Finley
St. Louis Cardinals
Phoenix
Finley
Arizona
RBI
Schilling
Philadelphia
Iowa natives contribute to NFL weekend stats
A roundup of Iowa rooted players across NFL games last weekend. Jason Baker of Iowa links San Francisco with 35.6-yard season punting average. Tim Dwight of City High adds eight yards receiving and 4 punt returns. Damon Gibson of Iowa posts gains on kicks and punts.
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Jason Baker
San Francisco 49Ers
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Tim Dwight
San Diego Chargers
City High
Damon Gibson
Jacksonville Jaguars
Trent Green
Kansas City Chiefs
Cedar Rapids
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M MarTay Jenkins
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Des Moines North
Nebraska Omaha
Kevin Kasper
Denver Broncos
Tom Knight
Marcus Robertson
Seattle Seahawks
Iowa State
Kyle Vanden Bosch
Larchwood
Nebraska
Cedric Ward
Miami Dolphins
Washington
Northern Iowa
Kurt Warner
St. Louis Rams
Burlington
Regis
LeVar Woods
Warner's gaudy passing numbers again
Former Cedar Rapids Aegis and Northern Iowa standout Kurt Warner dazzles with 291 yards and three TDs in a 350 win over Detroit. He has 72.4 percent completion, 1,248 yards, 11 TDs, three interceptions, tying 20 300-yard games with Jim Everett for the Rams.
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Rams
NFL
Warner
Kurt
Terry Holt
Lions
Todd Lyght
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Miami
NFL Notes on Warner and Carter Injuries and Bears Sign Johnson
Lions praise Kurt Warner as calm in the pocket after a tough game. Browns place Rickey Dudley on injured reserve with a mid foot sprain ending his season. Cowboys place Quincy Carter out 4 to 6 weeks with a torn hamstring but he remains the starter when healthy. Bears sign ex Jets back Leon Johnson who set the Jets punt return record as a rookie in 1997.
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Dudley
Cleveland Browns
Rickey Dudley
Carter
Dallas Cowboys
Quincy Carter
BEARS
Jet Johnson
New York Jets
Leon Johnson
Chicago Bears
Johnson
Jets
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