George Brett remembered by Kansas City writers and teammates
Doug Tucker recalls the late 1990s Royals icon George Brett, detailing his fear before arrival to the hall, the camaraderie with Hal McRae and Charley Lau, his .390 batting peak, and the respect shown by Ewing Kauffman who stood for Brett during a World Series stretch.
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Samaranch defends gifts amid 2002 bid controversy
IOC chief Juan Antonio Samaranch said he routinely receives gifts, including firearms valued over 2000, during bid travels and defended accepting them. He claimed he is not bound by IOC gift rules, plans to keep office through 2001, and will place weapons in the Olympic Museum while criticizing corruption.
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French Open champions stumble in Australian tuneups
In Adelaide Michael Chang lost to Scott Draper 6-3 7-6 with 8 6 in the tiebreak while Michael Tebbutt defeated Gustavo Kuerten 6-7 7-6 7-6. In Perth Joena Dokic defeated Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 6-3 6-2 at the Hopman Cup.
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FIFA vows no World Cup clash with Olympics schedule
FIFA president Sepp Blatter told IOC chief Juan Antonio Samaranch that the World Cup would not conflict with the Summer Olympics. He reiterated plans for a World Cup every two years while ensuring the two events run on separate calendars, preventing a multi million-dollar clash.
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Beijing bids again for 2008 Olympics after defeat
Six years after a stinging loss China backs Beijing bid to host the 2008 Olympics. Officials say China is a rising power deserving the Games after Beijing lost to Sydney by two votes in 1993 for the 2000 Olympics.
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Kosir wins World Cup slalom on home snow in Kranjska Gora
Slovenian Jure Kosir, who had not won since 1993, wins the World Cup slalom on his training hill in Kranjska Gora. He posts a dominant first run and holds a nearly half second lead over Austrian runner up Thomas Stangassinger. In Akron Ohio Walter Ray Williams Jr. earns his third consecutive Player of the Year award from the PBA, with Chris Barnes named Rookie of the Year.
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KU Ticket Information Update Note
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Jets Favored Over Broncos In Latest Line
In the latest NFL line the New York Jets are favored against the Denver Broncos. Odds reflect Jets’ stronger recent form and home-field edge, with bettors briefed on key matchup factors and potential scoring outcomes.
Sports on TV Today and Friday Schedule Card
Highlights include Illinois versus Iowa at 8 30 p m on C44 USC versus Oregon at 10 on C45 and the Mercedes Championship at 6 30 on C44 Pro hockey shows Chicago at St Louis at 7 on C45 Friday golf also carries the Mercedes Championship and a girls high school replay at 10 30 p m Lawrence High versus Free State Boxing lists Pazienza versus White at 8 a m Sati NFL playoff slate features San Francisco versus Atlanta Miami versus Denver Mississippi State versus Alabama Missouri versus Texas A M Idaho versus Cal Poly Illinois Chicago versus Detroit Texas Tech versus Kansas State Wake Forest versus Clemson Iowa State versus Kansas Penn State versus Minnesota plus a replay of Iowa State versus Kansas at 1 a m Nevada versus Pacific and Jones versus Frazier boxing notes Also on the docket noon Penn State versus Arkansas 1 Baylor against Oklahoma State 3 Kansas State versus Texas Tech 10 a m Lawrence High versus Free State replay 7 Mercedes Championship
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