De La Hoya Vargas Fight Redefines Top Boxing Stars
Oscar De La Hoya defeated Fernando Vargas by 11th round technical knockout in a 154 pound title bout at Mandalay Bay. The fight showcased Mexican American pride and a clash of styles while De La Hoya earned about 14 million for the victory and surpassed 110 million career earnings.
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Tiger Woods
Jack Nicklaus
Floyd Mayweather Sr
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Twins win division after rain soaked day in Cleveland
The Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central on a long afternoon in Cleveland. They beat the Indians 5-0 as the Yankees game against the White Sox ended with an official call, ensuring Minnesota’s first division title in 11 years amid tense delays and celebration.
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Rams stumble to 0-2 after another costly loss
The St. Louis Rams dropped to 0-2 after a 26-21 defeat to the New York Giants. Kurt Warner threw two interceptions and Ernie Conwell noted the team must rebound, acknowledging the tough start while Aneur Williams urged tighter focus and improvement.
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Aeneas Williams
Vikings stumble in OT loss to Bills under coaching critique
Randy Moss defends the team after a 45 39 overtime defeat blamed on the Vikings coaching staff and players. Key miscues included two missed extra points by Doug Brien and late fumbles by Daunte Culpepper and Corey Chavous that shifted momentum. Moss notes teamwork but laments late season faltering.
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Doug Brien
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Hawkeyes Fans Urged to Help Turn Tide at Home Game
In a reader letter from Solon, Ken and Janice Hook urge Hawkeye fans to cheer loudly in third quarter to influence momentum. Cedar Rapids contributors Rose Gordon and John Dusterhoft praise civility and Veterans Memorial Stadium improvements.
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