Selig extension through 2009 garners owner praise
Baseball commissioners Bud Selig won a unanimous three year extension through 2009. Owners hailed his 12 year reign but voiced dissent on launching a World Cup tournament. Some teams opposed or conditioned support, while others backed continued leadership and expansion plans.
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Peirson Wins Gold After Dramatic Swim Duel
American swimmer Aaron Peirson clinched the gold in a one helluva drama on the track to Page B7.
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Phelps and Beard Sweep Olympic 200 IM Golds
In Athens Michael Phelps added a fourth Olympic gold by winning the 200-meter individual medley in a new Olympic record 1 57.14 with Ryan Lochte taking silver. Phelps later set another Olympic mark in the 100-meter butterfly and eyed the 4x100 medley relay as he competes against Ian Crocker for a spot in the finals.
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Mets rally ends in doubleheader sweep at Denver
In Denver, the Mets swept the Rockies 4-2 after a 10-3 opener. Wright delivered a ninth inning two-run shot, Hidalgo started the ninth with a popup error, and McEwing exited with an injury as New York, already thin in depth, extended its winning streak amid a lights-out delay at Coors Field.
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Pirates win protest game over illegal pitch vs Cardinals
In a 3-2 Pittsburgh victory at St. Louis the Pirates won on a 10th inning error by Scott Rolen after Oliver Perez was ruled to have altered his pitching motion. Reggie Sanders tied the game with a ninth inning homer, while Jose Mesa earned the win and Perez struck out 10 over seven innings.
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Jacksonville to host ACC title game in 2005
Jacksonville wins ACC bid to host its first two championship games at Alltel Stadium. Dec 3 2005 kickoff, with Miami and Virginia Tech joining, Boston College next year. Expected local impact includes up to 50 million dollars in city economy from visitors.
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