Selig Gets Bonus For Fixing MLB Travel Drama
Jim Litke reports Bud Selig ordered a postponement made up as a doubleheader to end Travelgate turmoil. The Devil Rays missed Monday due to Hurricane Francis delays and Yankee pressure, while Tampa Bay lost 7-4 and 11-2 in subsequent games.
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Capriati Advances After Umpire Overrule Sparks Open Drama
In New York at the U.S. Open Capriati defeats Serena Williams 2-6 6-4 6-4 advancing to the semifinals. The match featured a disputed overrule by lineswoman Mariana Alves and a controversial call cited by Williams. Alves did not officiate further matches. Dementieva ousts Mauresmo to meet Capriati. men’s side quieter with no major incidents.
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Sublette Larks strike early in Hi Plains quad
Sublette remains undefeated at 6-0 after defeating Wichita County Syracuse and Hugoton in a Hi Plains League quadrangular. With Tonia Lange on leave, assistant Bernie Leverett guided the Lady Larks, praising the youth and energy as six players contributed to strong shows. Hugoton, despite a 10-0 Sublette start, dropped two straight sets and faces Cimarron and South Gray with Marie Gill returning soon.
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Garden City Broacbusters crushed 41 13 by Red Ravens
After a dominant first quarter Garden City fell 41-13 to Coffeyville Red Ravens in a rough game marked by six turnovers. Coach Bob Larson urged players to refocus after a harsh defeat and praised a sharp practice a week later signaling potential improvement.
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Chiefs Start Season With Unproven Special Teams
Kansas City faces a nervy start with rookie punter Steve Cheek and place kicker Lawrence Tynes, both untested in a regular NFL game. Cheek admits jitters after an unsettled training camp and an exhibition showing, while Jason Baker exits the roster due to inconsistency as Vermeil reshapes the unit.
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Vikings bring back veteran kicker Morten Andersen
EDEN PRAIRIE Minn AP Morten Andersen the second leading scorer in NFL history signed with the Minnesota Vikings two days after being cut by Kansas City The Vikings released Brett Conway who had won the job in training camp and Andersen 44 in his 23rd season trails only Gary Anderson for career points Vermeil notes the risk in using two kickers but plans to keep distance from the kickers for confidence and focus
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