Rider looms large for LA as Lakers stun Portland 96 86
In a season opening night clash, Isaiah Rider starred for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 96 86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Shaquille O Neal poured in 36 points while Rasheed Wallace led Portland with 26 points amid a rough third quarter for LA.
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Giants place Kent Bonds Nen on AP All Star team
San Francisco lands Kent Bonds and Nen on the AP All Star squad after Mets exit. Bonds and Piazza tied for fifth All Star selections, while Martinez and Johnson return as starters. Guerrero edges Sosa by one vote for the final outfield spot in nationwide balloting.
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Columbus and Ottawa learn early lessons in season
The Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from a 6-0 loss to Los Angeles by beating the Kings 4-1 behind 45 saves from Ron Tugnutt and a pair of goals from Sergei Rubin. Ottawa defeated Toronto 4-3, with Martin Havlat assisting and Jani Hurme stopping 20, after Patrick Lalime’s injury.
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Rocket appeals still fine in World Series incident
Roger Clemens decided to appeal a 50000 dollar fine for throwing the jagged barrel of Mike Piazza s bat toward the Mets catcher during the World Series. The deadline to notify the players association about an appeal to the commissioners office passed Tuesday.
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Dodgers name Jim Tracy new manager in surprise pick
Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Jim Tracy was chosen to replace Davey Johnson as manager after a late Tuesday night decision. The 44 year old Tracy topped finalists Rick Down and others as Rick Down also contended for the job. In Philadelphia former Phillies shortstop Larry Bowa was set to be hired as manager replacing Terry Francona with an official announcement possible.
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