Canada Wins World Cup Final Amid Lockout Shadow
Canada defeated Finland 3-2 in the World Cup championship as Sakic Niedermayer and Dean opened the scoring in the first shot of each period. Brodeur, returning from a wrist injury, made 27 saves. The win comes as the NHL locks out players over a labor dispute.
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Packers mull McKenzies return as holdout nears end
Packers coach GM Mike Sherman said he will meet with cornerback Mike McKenzie at 8 tomorrow and would welcome back his best cover defender after McKenzie missed offseason work while seeking a trade. Sherman reiterated McKenzie would be welcomed back if willing to return.
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Incognito Leaves Nebraska Football After Withdrawing
Richie Incognito's college career ends as he withdraws from Nebraska classes and is no longer a student. He told KLKN he plans to transfer, closing a tumultuous chapter after a Sept. 1 suspension.
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Television Tonight Major League Baseball doubleheader
Houston plays St. Louis at 7 p.m. on ESPN Chi features White Sox at Minnesota on FSC. The 50 Gazette staff and wire reports provide more listings.
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Arizona State faces tough market in Phoenix sports scene
Arizona State athletics chief Gene Smith compares Phoenix to a saturated sports market with four pro teams and major college events. He notes ASU must attract peripheral fans, manage attendance at Sun Devil Stadium, and keeps ticket prices steady while marketing to distinct groups amid heavy competition.
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A’s Rangers altercation ends with Francisco arrest
In Oakland the ninth inning fracas between the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics led to Rangers reliever Frank Francisco being arrested after he threw a chair that struck a woman and broke her nose. Front office executives blamed fans and security while vowing increased policing for the remainder of the series.
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Iowa Offense Faces Development as O Line Struggles
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz notes an inexperienced offensive line limited by cohesion in a 1.9 yard per carry showing against Iowa State. The unit includes Mike Jones Pete McMahon Mike Elgin Ben Gates and Lee Gray as they prepare for games at Arizona State and Michigan.
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Iowa and Arizona State Clash at Sun Devil Stadium
Iowa and Arizona State meet in Tempe with both teams at 2 0. Kickoff is 9 05 p m Saturday on KGAN. Iowa’s offensive line features several new starters after a strong 2001 lineup.
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Cyclones face big swing game vs Northern Illinois
Iowa State, 1-1, hosts Northern Illinois, 1-1, at 11:30 a.m. in Jack Trice Stadium. A win would give a winning record before Big 12 play. a loss leaves ISU at 1-2 before Oklahoma State opener.
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Illinois Football Kickoff Time on Fox Sports Chicago
Kickoff set for 11 35 a m Saturday with Fox Sports Chicago coverage. IL football details and TV listing for ISUN segment.
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