Diamondbacks clinch playoff berth without Luis Gonzalez
Arizona guaranteed a postseason spot after a 3-2 loss at St. Louis while San Francisco beat San Diego, with Luis Gonzalez sidelined by a separated left shoulder. Edgar Renteria delivered the ninth inning RBI as Arizona’s lead in the NL West shrank. Curt Schilling slated to face St. Louis next.
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Angels cling to slim playoff hopes after loss to Rangers
The Angels lost 2-1 to the Texas Rangers as Ivan Rodriguez homered, dropping Anaheim three games behind Oakland with one magic number for a postseason berth. Mariners rallied late to lift their hopes, while Boston and other contenders kept slim chances alive in a tight AL race.
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Faulk’s status uncertain after neck injury
St Louis Rams star Marshall Faulk awaits MRI results to decide if he can play against the Dallas Cowboys after a second quarter neck injury in a 26 14 loss to Tampa Bay. Coach Mike Martz said Faulk has neck soreness but is improving and the injury may be sprained ligaments.
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Run defense key for Jayhawks against Tulsa
Kansas aims to halt a nonconference road skid as Mark Mangino prioritizes improved run defense. Tulsa enters with a 14 game losing streak while Kansas has given up 1,086 rushing yards this season, spurring focus on gap responsibility and assignment discipline for four quarters.
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Chiefs aim to fix leaky defense amid slow start
Kansas City coach Dick Vermeil vowed to coach and personnel changes won't cure the 32nd-ranked defense. The unit has yielded 14 plays of 20 yards or more while the offense, led by Priest Holmes with seven touchdowns, carries the team through a 1-2 start and a looming matchup with an unbeaten Miami Dolphins.
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