Clemens Defeated as Cubs Beat Astros 7-2
Cubs rookie Todd Walker homered twice and drove in four as Roger Clemens endured a rare rough outing. Mark Prior pitched five shutout innings in his third start since DL return, while Aramis Ramirez and Moises Alou also connected. Adam Everett left with a hamstring strain as Houston lost third of four.
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Thome hits milestone 400th homer in rain delayed win
Jim Thome blasted a first inning homer for career 400 as rain delayed the game for 3 hours 54 minutes. The Phillies won 10 7 in eight innings at the new park with 44 710 on hand. Thome praised fans and a fan received his home run ball, while Griffey sat out awaiting his 500th.
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Smith and Wooden receive Henry Piba Citizen Athlete Awards
Ozzie Smith and John Wooden joined Jackie Joyner-Kersee in receiving the Henry P Iba Citizen Athlete Awards in Tulsa. Smith highlighted charitable work as the awards honored athletes who excel on and off the field, with the ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center.
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Huggins’ assistant to coach Bearcats during suspension
Cincinnati interim coach Dan Peters will run the basketball program with full authority after Bob Huggins was placed on indefinite paid leave following an arrest for drunken driving. Athletic director Bob Goin said Huggins may return when ready, calling the period a sabbatical for reflection.
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