Selig warns of half billion loss as baseball faces antitrust bill
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig promised to detail a more than 500 million dollar loss this year as he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. Congress considers ending the 79 year old antitrust exemption after owners voted to shed two teams. The Expos and Twins are top possible cuts, with Minnesota pushing the hearing. Selig says 25 of 30 clubs lost money, while the players union prepares a response.
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Loria to buy Marlins report lingers
Montreal Expos may have new interim leader Stephen Bronfman in mind while owner Jeffrey Loria eyes the Florida Marlins. Expos officials refused to comment on rumors as MLB reportedly approves the Marlins sale to Loria, pending owner approval.
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Culpepper Doubtful for Vikings in Week Near Tennessee
Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, limited by a sprained left knee, did not practice and is listed questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans. He rode a stationary bike while Todd Bouman worked with the first team. Culpepper hopes to move better than last week.
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Season ends for Lions quarterback Batch on IR
Detroit Lions quarterback Charlie Batch was placed on injured reserve ending his season after a right shoulder separation in the third quarter of a loss at Chicago. Rookie Mike McMahon will start at Tampa Bay with Ty Detmer and Scott Dreisbach backing him up. Batch finished the season with 2,392 yards and 12 touchdowns after a franchise single game high 436 passing yards in Arizona.
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Canadian pro soccer push hit by four A League pulls out
Four A League teams in Canada told the Canadian United Soccer League planners they are out of the picture. Toronto Lynx owner Bruno Hartrell dismissed the CUSL as offering nothing, saying the national league initiative is fiction. The setback comes on the eve of a visit by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
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Mariucci Declines Notre Dame Job Interest
San Francisco 49ers coach Steve Mariucci says he is staying with the team and not pursuing the Notre Dame vacancy. He confirms being flattered by the mention but commits to rebuilding the 49ers in his fifth season. He does not reveal any contact from the school.
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Surin plans music career after sprinting
Montreal Canadian Press reports Bruny Surin, the former world indoor champion and 1996 Olympic relay gold medallist, preparing a second career as a music show producer. He and Erns Montreuil stage a jazz event featuring guitarist Jacobson Telfort, with Surin aiming to sit in on keyboard for a couple of numbers.
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