Iowa's Meyers and Kampman Earn Early Roles on Hawkeyes
Freshmen Roger Meyer and Aaron Kampman have seized early playing time at strong-side linebacker for Iowa. They combined for 16 tackles against Northwestern and aim to impact the Indiana game. Meyer, 19, from Rock Rapids, and Kampman, 18, from Aplington-Parkersburg, stepped into roles after injuries reshaped the lineup.
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Padres and Yankees eye World Series clash at New York
The Padres and Yankees, meeting in a World Series preview, feature San Diego native David Wells for New York Game 1 and ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz now with San Diego. Hideki Irabu refused Padres start, while Greg Vaughn and several ex-New Yorkers on both sides add intrigue ahead of the Saturday game at Yankee Stadium. Don Zimmer, longtime Yankees bench coach, serves as acting manager.
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Padres erupt in sixth to rout Braves advancing to World Series
The San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-0 in Game 6 to clinch the NL pennant and reach the World Series for the first time since 1984. MVP Sterling Hitchcock earned the win as Jim Leyritz delivered an RBI grounder to break a scoreless tie. Gwynn, 38, celebrated the team’s surprise run.
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Lions Seek Crucial Victory as Favre Faces Packers
Detroit (1-4) eyes a needed win against Green Bay (4-1) in a pivotal NFC Central clash. Brett Favre, who has 14 picks at the Pontiac Silverdome, seeks better results after a 37-24 loss to Minnesota.
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Favre Pressured by Hurting Packers Targeted by Porcher
Porcher calls Favre a dynamite quarterback who creates chances but becomes ordinary when hit. The Packers face a plan to rattle him as Favre cites his own pressure and overreaching play style after six interceptions in two games.
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Banks could start as Jaguars face Bills without Taylor
Jacksonville may be without star running back Fred Taylor and receiver Jimmy Smith for Sundays game with Buffalo after both exited practice with injuries from Monday's win over Miami. Rookie Tavian Banks could step in if Taylor cannot play.
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