Marlins Breach Rules Stir Mediarow in World Series
Major league officials criticize the Florida Marlins for avoiding media access during the World Series while Yankees steinbrenner and others sparked clashes with networks. Bud Selig decries gatekeeping as media ties fuel fan engagement and ratings decline. Stern fines Bulls for playoff media refusals.
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Love Seeks Tour Championship and Money Title
Davis Love III sits tied for the lead at 8 under 203 after three rounds at Champions Golf Club. A win could give him the $720,000 first prize and, if Tiger Woods finishes 11th or worse, place Love ahead for the money title with about $2.08 million. Woods is 19th at 212 after a 75.
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Colbert leads Senior Classic with 65 for three stroke edge
Los Angeles reports Jim Colbert, in his third event since prostate surgery on June 23, fired a 6 under par 65 for the second straight day to hold a three stroke lead at the Ralphs Senior Classic. Colin Montgomerie remains the heavy favorite in the Volvo Masters after a bold third round.
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Sampras survives pain to reach Paris Open final
Sampras, hampered by a sore shoulder, defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 7-6 6-3 in the Paris Open semifinal, advancing to face Jonas Bjorkman for the title. In Moscow, Jana Novotna ousted Conchita Martinez 6-4 6-1 to meet Ai Sugiyama in the Kremlin Cup final. Francisco Clavet beat Davide Sanguinetti 6-3 6-7 7-6 to reach the Colombian Open final against Nicholas Lapentti.
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Ruttman Wins Fourth Truck Race At Phoenix
Joe Ruttman led the final 56 laps to win the GM Goodwrench Delco Battery 300K at Phoenix International Raceway, capturing his fourth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win of the year.
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Pistons guard Dumars to miss at least five games
Detroit Pistons guard Joe Dumars will miss at least five games after pulling his left hamstring in the season opener. Dumars was placed on the injured list Saturday. Bulls win rings ceremony marred by boos and tears as Pippen receives a championship ring amid banner unveiling for the Bulls.
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Whitaker faces suspension over positive test
Former boxing champion Pernell Whitaker could receive a six month ban after testing positive for a banned substance before his October 17 fight. Co manager Shelly Finkel confirmed the result, noting Whitaker called the pre-fight urine test results a joke.
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Yankees cut Boggs and Gooden to save money
New York Yankees announce they pass on 1998 contract options for Wade Boggs and Dwight Gooden. The moves free $5 million in salaries but incur $400,000 in buyouts as the club reshapes its roster.
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Orioles manager Johnson undecided on future with club
In a 90 minute call owner Peter Angelos and manager Davey Johnson aired differences over a spat tied to a $10,500 fine assessed to second baseman Roberto Alomar. The unsettled outlook centers on whether Johnson will return next season and under what terms.
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Sports TV and event schedule roundup
The listing covers noon NFL games New England versus Minnesota and Washington against Chicago, plus Dallas at San Francisco and Detroit at Green Bay. High school, road races, and auto events follow with golf and triathlon mentions. Also notes college basketball and soccer broadcasts and hockey, auto racing from Las Vegas, and boxing/track features with several regional telecasts.
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Tulsa routs Wichita State with duo over 200 rushing yards
In 1985 Gordon Brown rushes for 214 yards and Steve Gage adds 206 as Tulsa defeats Wichita State 42-26, marking the first time two teammates each rushed for over 200 yards in a game. In 1986 Tommy Kramer throws for 490 yards and four TDs, yet Minnesota falls to Washington 44-38 in overtime.
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KU Sports Update and Scoreboard Notes
A concise sports update lists dial-in access for KU ticket info and a sports connection rundown. It mentions NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA standings and scoreboards, college and pro tennis, golf, wrestling, rodeo, and a woodlands update with scattered references to standings.
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