Yankees Mets stadium plan tied to Giuliani bid to end era
New York officials say two $800 million retractable roof ballparks for the Yankees and Mets could be financed by city and teams with 35 year leases. Giuliani says infrastructure help and no new taxes, while Bloomberg must approve. Pataki notes state aid only for rails and subways.
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Eagles ban plastic bottles at Veterans Stadium
NFL reports plastic bottle ban at Veterans Stadium with cups-only drink service and no entry with plastic water bottles. Cleveland and New Orleans fans disrupted games this month by tossing bottles to protest officiating. The league also instructed teams to halt beer sales after the third quarter. Corey Moore signs two year deal with Miami after earlier releases.
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Bouman Near Full Speed for Vikings as Sunday Start Possible
Vikings quarterback Todd Bouman works to practice at full speed after a sprained right thumb ligament. If he proves ready, he will start Sunday in Green Bay. if not, third stringer Spergon Wynn would make his first Vikings start. Bengals quarterback Akili Smith underwent surgery on a torn left hamstring and is expected back for training camp. Smith tore the hamstring from the bone during a 15 14 loss to the Jets on December 16. He is expected to compete with Jon Kitna for the starting job next season, as Kitna has the NFL's worst passer rating and 20 interceptions.
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McNair Missed Practice With Back Pain
Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair sat out practice Wednesday due to back pain. He did not practice all of last week and was listed questionable before last weekend's game against Oakland but played.
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Gramatica Hamstring Strain Tests Tampa Bay Kickers
Tampa Bay signs potential replacement if Martin Gramatica cannot kick this week after he strained his right hamstring Sunday. Doug Brien and Brad Daluiso worked out Wednesday while Gramatica, who is 23 for 29 on field goals and 28 for 28 on extra points this season, tests the leg.
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Bettis Questionable for Steelers at Bengals
Jerome Bettis is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati after missing the Steelers' last three games with a groin injury. SteelCity headlines note the veteran back's uncertain status as Pittsburgh aims to rebound.
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Gonzalez seeks NBA tryout after football season ends
Gonzalez, a 6-foot-4 Cal alumnus and Kansas City favorite, laments lower production numbers this season and reveals he plans an NBA tryout as soon as football ends. He reflects on past Portland trials, values fan support, and remains hopeful for a short professional stint despite mixed college results.
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