Baseball proposes competitive balance draft plan
Bud Selig outlines a new system where the eight worst teams by three year win rate could draft one player each from the top eight in the draft after the World Series. The proposal aims to balance competition but faces union challenges and requires owner approval in Phoenix.
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Arsenal beat Leicester 6 1 on Henry hat trick
Arsenal rebounded from a heavy loss with a 6 1 win over Leicester as Thierry Henry scored a hat trick. Manchester United edged Aston Villa 1 0 with a late Solskjaer goal to stay atop the table. Other results included Bradford 1 Sunderland 4 and Liverpool 0 Newcastle 2.
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Mario Lemieux Returns to Save NHL in Turbulent Season
The NHL faced a heated year with violent incidents and suspensions led by Marty McSorley. Mario Lemieux announced a comeback joining the Pittsburgh Penguins while Wayne Gretzky obtained Coyotes ownership. The New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup, beating the Dallas Stars in six games, with Jason Arnott scoring in double overtime.
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Year in Hockey Recaps Historic Moves and Milestones
The article surveys the NHL year noting Lindros rejecting Flyers, a trade to Toronto hoped for, Ramsay’s coaching arc, and St Louis falling to eighth seed after 114 points. Jagr led with 96 points, Bure 58 goals, Boucher a standout rookie 1.91 GAA. Expansion included Wild and Blue Jackets debuts. Bourque traded to Avalanche. Messier returned to the Rangers as captain.
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