NFL faces drug crisis as stars alleged to traffick
The NFL faces a new drug crisis with narcotics agents alleging that at least four star players are heavily involved in drug dealing. The league denies knowledge of the surveillance reports but says it will cooperate in investigations. The issue follows past cases and a Chargers suit alleging drug involvement hurt a career.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues
Hope Star reports National League East standings with Chicago leading, Montreal and St Louis midpack, plus Pittsburgh and New York in pursuit. Tuesday results include Los Angeles over Philadelphia and Atlanta beating Pittsburgh, with Chicago blanking Houston. Also notes West division standings and Texas league results with multiple games rained out or postponed.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Sport Times
Solunar Periods schedule from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides fishing and hunting activity. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport.
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Open title clash at Oakmont pits Nicklaus against Palmer
At Oakmont Pennsylvania the 73rd U S Open tees off with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer facing each other across the locker room. Nicklaus, the 4-1 favorite bidding for a 14th major, and Palmer, 43, seeking to regain his putting form, headline a field of 150 top players in a high stakes drama.
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Trojan rally stuns Minnesota to reach CWS final
In Omaha USC erased an eight-run ninth inning deficit to beat Minnesota 8-7 in the College World Series. USC can clinch its fifth title in six years with a win over Arizona State, which advanced by defeating Texas 6-5 on Clint Myers' two-out ninth inning single.
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Sloan wins coaches tourney at Hot Springs golf event
Vanderbilt coach Steve Sloan captured the National Football Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament in Hot Springs Ark by firing 144 over 36 holes, the event's lowest 36 hole total. He won by 12 strokes over Arkansas coach Frank Broyles.
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Ali Norton Rematch Promises Big Money in California
In Inglewood Muhammad Ali vows silence for the Sept. 10 rematch with Ken Norton at the Forum. Norton, who broke Ali's jaw in their last bout, taunts a KO threat while promoter Don Fraser eyes a California gate near 700000 and Top Rank predicts over a million viewers. Norton is set to earn 200000 plus 30 percent of net proceeds. he previously earned 50000.
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Braves Roll Past Pirates 4-2 Behind Niekro’s Seven-Game Win Streak
Braves pitcher Phil Niekro allowed six hits over six innings as Atlanta defeated Pittsburgh 4-2. Niekro, on a three day rotation, has won three straight starts, with wins over Montreal Expos and St. Louis Cardinal this week. Other NL results featured Mets 5-4 over Giants, Expos 7-4 over Padres, Dodgers 6-5 over Phillies, Cardinals 11-5 over Reds, Cubs 3-0 over Astros. Ed Kranepool hit a two run homer for the Mets. Steve Garvey had a bases loaded triple for the Dodgers. Ted Simmons hit a three run homer for the Cardinals. Joe Torre collected four hits for St. Louis. Rick Reuschel allowed three hits in a Chicago win over Houston.
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AAU Track Meet Opens With Top Milers in Spotlight
Bakersfield hosts the 85th AAU championships as Marty Liquori shifts back to the mile to challenge steadiest rivals including Steve Prefonteine. Other top milers are Howell Michael Reggie McAfee Len Hilton and iron man Tommy Fulton. Dave Wattle and Rick Wohlhuter duel in the half mile with a chance to break Wohlhuter's recent world mark.
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Longshot Open eyed in U S Open preview at Oakmont
AP golf writer notes possible longshot winners amid star names at the 73rd U S Open. Fezler Elder Schlee Ziegler Stockton Floyd Irwin Graham among candidates. history shows champs emerge from unlikely lists. Also, University of Minnesota’s Winfield discusses a pro career and longevity.
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Tigers spoil Wood's record with Howard's homer
Frank Howard connected on a knuckleball in the eighth inning, driving it into the upper left field stands for a two run homer as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 6 9, spoiling Wilbur Wood's bid for win No 19. Howard voiced slump worries while Wood admitted the pitch was well hit.
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Travellers hold lead as Arkansas tops San Antonio 3-1
Arkansas Travelers beat San Antonio 3-1 to extend its East Division lead by two percentage points over Memphis. Alexandria defeated Amarillo 2-0 while Midland fell 11-10 to Memphis. El Paso Sun Kings had a rain postponed game with Shreveport. Arkansas bats produced all runs in the third inning, with Gary Bearkat driving in two on a double and scoring on a misplayed grounder.
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