Packers Braced as Season Opens Amid Key Injuries
Green Bay faces Sept. 3 against the Jets without Dorsey Levens who needs 3-4 weeks after knee surgery and Brett Favre who must test a right arm tendinitis. Corey Bradford and Ahman Green also sidelined. Cory Raymer on crutches with knee damage.
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Mets sweep doubleheader as Zeile's homer seals win
In a New York doubleheader against Colorado the Mets win 7-5 in the first game and 4-3 in the second. Todd Helton went 4 for 8 with three doubles and a homer, boosting his average toward .400, while Todd Zeile belted a tiebreaking homer in the eighth to complete the sweep and move New York within two games of Atlanta in the NL East.
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Braves 3 Padres 1 as Galarraga drives in three
ATLANTA Andres Galarraga hits a three run homer into the left field seats off Woody Williams with two outs in the seventh to lift the Braves over the Padres 3 1. Williams falls to 7 5.
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Vaughn and Anderson Homer Off Wells as Angels Top Jays
Mo Vaughn and Garret Anderson hit home runs off David Wells while Jeff Fassero struggles. An RBI single in the second and a seventh inning sacrifice fly spark an 8 to 4 Angels victory over the Blue Jays. In separate action, the Brewers edged the Reds 2 to 1.
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Hall Breaks 50 Free Record In Dallas Olympic Trials
Gary Hall Jr. clocked 21.76 seconds in the 50 meter freestyle at the U S Olympic trials, edging Anthony Ervin and breaking a decade-old American mark. The result sets up Hall for a Sydney showdown with Russia’s Alexander Popov as Hall aims to recapture Olympic glory after personal struggles including a marijuana suspension and diabetes. Hall stressed a cautious approach, saying he won’t predict the race but expects a strong performance.
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Agassi Advances To Third Round In Washington
Andre Agassi dominated Brazil's Fernando Meligeni 6-2 6-1 in 52 minutes at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic to reach the tournament's third round. He said he aimed to balance aggression and control to keep Meligeni stretched and ineffective.
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Costa Rica Leads Group After 2-1 Win Over Guatemala
Costa Rica moved atop the World Cup qualifying Group E with a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in Alajuela. Paulo Wanchope scored from a Hernan Medford cross in the 33rd minute and again in the 58th. Chile stunned Brazil 3-0, Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0, and Mexico beat Canada 2-0 in the regional matches. Costa Rica now has six points, Guatemala four, Barbados three, and the United States nil or one point.
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Steelers face injuries as lineup shifts for upcoming game
Amos From page 13 notes Amos starts at nose tackle for second week and Chris Combs remains at right end for Keven Henry. Dawson hamstring Myslinski groin Flow ers knee Henry out but expected to resume practice next week along with Bettis and Fuamatu Ma afala. Sullivan Tuman neck Conrad out re evaluated later. Farmer ankle Lowe neck questionable.
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All Star Shorts From Page 14 Tourney Circuit
Matches against other all star teams took place across Wyoming New Mexico Texas Nevada and California. Cuneo is the son of Bonnie Young and grandson of Bob and Phyllis Vosburg of Neshannock Township. Participants include Bovo Chase Falba Jared Flea Christopher Kirkwood Glenn Samuels Joey Argiro John Rapko and Billy Carbone.
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New Castle All Stars shine in summer tourneys
The New Castle 9-year-old baseball All-Stars coached by Anthony Ross Greg Manzo and Willie Fleo excelled in summer events winning the Neshan nock tournament and finishing second in the Union and Shenango tournaments. Ellwood City New Castle Colt All Stars beat Beaver County Colt 13 3 as Kevin Ricciuti pitched seven strong innings with three hits and 13 strikeouts Danny Ryan added four strikeouts.
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Four-man Scramble Registration Opens at 8:15 AM
Registration for the four-man scramble begins at 8 15 a m with golf starting at 9 The entry fee is 240 per team and includes lunch dinner and beverages Prizes total 1000 A maximum of 30 teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis Register and pay to Andy Piccuta 1614 Highland Ave New Castle 16105 or call 652 9806 9 AM to 5 PM Kayleen Cubbal compiled this Chip Shots segment for The News sport department for summer golf coverage.
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