Cubs Rally Past Mets Behind Sandberg Homers
Ryne Sandberg hit his 38th homer to power the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets. The loss leaves New York 3 games behind Pittsburgh in the NL East with seven games to clinch the division.
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Clemens cleared to pitch for Red Sox against Blue Jays
Boston pitcher Roger Clemens, halted by a sore right shoulder since September 4, was cleared to pitch Friday against Toronto. Dr. Arthur Pappas said Clemens plans to throw Tuesday and is confident he can pitch, noting no rotator cuff issue and that he has pitched through tougher injuries before.
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Yanks waive Deion Sanders in unconditional release
The New York Yankees waived outfielder Deion Sanders on a Monday to grant his unconditional release. Sanders had departed July 30 to join the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. The AL office reinstated him from the disqualified list before the release.
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Wieland named conference Player of the Week for Iowa field hockey
Iowa goalkeeper Andrea Wieland honored as Midwest Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Player of the Week despite two weekend losses. She posted 33 saves in two games against top teams, including 25 saves in a 1-0 OT loss to No. 1 Old Dominion and a 2-1 defeat to North Carolina. The Hawkeyes stand 7-2 overall and host No. 17 St. Louis and Ohio State this weekend.
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Veteran Foyt aims to return to racing in four to six months
A J Foyt, the winningest Indy car driver, faces a six to eight week recovery after severe leg injuries from a race crash. Doctors say he could be walking in eight weeks and back in rehab to prepare for next season, with the final decision on racing up to Foyt.
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Steelers Lose to Raiders in Physical Throwback Battle
The Raiders beat the Steelers 20-3 as Pittsburgh failed to score an offensive TD in three games. NFC teams like the Raiders and Bears emphasize defense as Giants and Dolphins also struggle, while Chicago prepares for a Bears vs Raiders clash at the Coliseum. Injuries hit Vikings and Redskins as Wade Wilson and Mark Rypien depart with injuries.
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Chang Surges Back to Send U S to Davis Cup Final
Michael Chang overcame leg cramps and a hostile Vienna crowd to wrap up a five setter 3 6 6 7 6 4 6 4 6 3 over Horst Skoff and give the United States a 3 2 win over Austria. The victory advances the U S to the Davis Cup final against Australia December 30 to December 2 in St Petersburg Fla.
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Thompson chooses future path after Iowa career
Former Iowa star Ray Thompson weighing options after leaving school in April. He considered DePaul and UNLV, may pursue CBA or overseas play while staying with relatives in Cincinnati. Thompson plans to apply as a hardship NBA draft candidate and has discussed agents and European scouts, with rivals Guggenheim and Krause optimistic about a first round future.
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Regis breaks into 3A Top 10 after beating Marion
Cedar Rapids Regis climbs to No. 10 in the Iowa Class 3A football poll after a 35-14 win over Marion. Linn-Mar remains No. 1 in 4A, with Dowling and Assumption close behind. several Gazette-area teams hold spots in 2A and 1A.
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Wash girls rated 2nd in state swimming power ratings
Marshalltown leads Iowa high school swimming power points with 1,309, edging Cedar Falls and placing Cedar Rapids Washington second with 1,286. Dowling's Frankie Hanson holds top times in four events including the state’s fastest 200 freestyle.
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