U S Wins Olympic Baseball Gold Over Cuba in Sydney
U S pitcher Ben Sheets stifled Cuba as Mike Neill homered and made a key ninth inning catch. The United States, featuring a ragtag MLB prospect core, won 4 0 to claim the gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
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Country singer LeDoux seeks liver transplant
Country singer Chris LeDoux, 51, diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, needs a liver transplant after liver disease. Doctors warn without transplant survival is limited. he is added to organ donation lists and remains a rodeo themed performer with millions in album sales and influence on peers.
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Schmeling Celebrates 95th Birthday in Hamburg
Former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling marked his 95th birthday at his Hamburg area home in Hollenstedt. He canceled a journalist meeting due to a cold but is described as in good health. Schmeling once held the world title after a 1930 disqualification win over Jack Sharkey and a 1936 KO of Joe Louis.
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Chapman Seeks Parole Listen For Lennon Fame Impact
David Chapman, serving time at Attica for the Lennon murder, tells Daily Express he believes the ex Beatle would support his release and would be liberal and caring. He says he killed Lennon from rage at an unloving father, claims twelve to thirteen years of mental wellness, says he deserved execution, and seeks to become a Christian preacher.
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Azaria Buys Beverly Hills Home After Emmy Win
Actor A Hank Azaria, 36, purchased a four bedroom Beverly Hills house on a half acre with a creek for just under 2 million. The Frank Lloyd Wright influenced property features a pool and spa as he adds to his real estate portfolio after earning an Emmy for best supporting actor in Oprah Winfrey Presents Tuesdays With Morrie. He previously married in July 1999 and split from Helen Hunt in May.
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Sheen laughs at self and life despite past troubles
Charlie Sheen jokes about his colorful on screen persona in Spin City and says he uses notoriety as fuel for humor. He recalls Maxim interview remarks and notes past legal trouble in 1997 for beating a girlfriend, a 1998 overdose, and rehab ordered after his father notified a judge. He also admits uncertainty about women and their mysteries.
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