Panthers suffer home loss as Ericsson mystique fades
5000 no-shows at Ericsson Stadium watched the Panthers fall 35-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs in a troubling performance that included four interceptions eight penalties and two fumbles. The once invincible home record is now 0-2 and fans booed in their own stadium while players lamented missing efficiency and execution. Ron Green reports from Charlotte.
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Martin wins MBNA 400 at Dover for first Cup victory at Monster Mile
Mark Martin finally breaks a 15 year winless streak at Dover Downs International Speedway by leading 194 laps in the MBNA 400. Kyle Petty dominates much of the race but fuel mileage limits his finish. Martin's victory trims the points gap to 105 with six races left as Gordon finishes seventh and a Dover speed record is set with 132.719 mph.
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Welch's LPGA Welch's Championship winner Neumann leads
Liselotte Neumann birdied early and held the lead to win the LPGA Welch's Championship by three strokes. Nancy Harvey finished second, with Karrie Webb three behind. Neumann finished 12 under par 276 for her ninth LPGA title.
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Villeneuve Wins Austrian GP Narrowly Trails Schumacher
Jacques Villeneuve of Canada won the Austrian Grand Prix with help from his Williams teammate. Michael Schumacher finished sixth after a 10 second stop and go penalty for overtaking under yellow on lap 39, narrowing the drivers standings to 68 points for Schumacher and 67 for Villeneuve. Heinz-Harald Frentzen remains third with 31 points.
Herron Wins Texas Open in Scattered Showers
Jim Herron won the Texas Open by two strokes with a final round 69 and a 17 under 271 total. Rick Fehr and Brent Geiberger tied for second at 273, while Duffy Waldorf finished one more back. Herron earned $252,000 and raised his year-earnings to $630,191. Geiberger posted his best rookie PGA Tour finish with a 65.
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Florida Reclaims No 1 After Gators Topple Tennessee
Florida earns top ranking again after a 33 20 win over Tennessee that unseats Penn State from the AP Top 25. Nebraska rises to third with a 27 14 victory over Washington, while Penn State drops to second and Tennessee falls to ninth with Washington to tenth. Monica Seles defeats Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 6 1 3 6 7 6 to win Toyota Princess Cup, her fourth career title.
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Sports on TV and Games Schedule Highlights
Pro football 8 Pittsburgh v Jacksonville at 9. Baseball 6:35 Montreal v Atlanta at C10. Soccer 8 p.m. Aston Villa v Liverpool replay at C37. Tuesday 6- Atlanta v Philadelphia at C10. 7- Cubs v Astros at C22. 7- KC v Milwaukee at C29. Boxing 8 McCullough v Zavala at C24. Wednesday 6:30 Teams to be announced at C18. 9:30 Teams to be announced at C18.
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Sports standings fragment with teams and scores
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Tunney Edges Dempsey In 1927 Soldier Field Bout
In Chicago, Gene Tunney wins a unanimous ten round decision to retain the world heavyweight title after a disputed seventh round 10 count. Jack Dempsey knocks Tunney down but fails to reach a neutral corner as the fight continues.
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Sports Update and Stadium Scoreboard Listings
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