Pirates release Steve Cooke to clear rotation spot
Pittsburgh Pirates cut No. 5 starter Steve Cooke to make room for young pitchers after acquiring right-handers Javier Martinez and Melvin Brazoban in the Rule 5 draft. Cooke, 27, went 9-15 in 32 starts, missing time due to injuries, earning $300,000 last season. GM Cam Bonifay says move prioritizes future depth as Cordova Lieber Loaiza and Schmidt anchor the rotation. Martinez and Brazoban, both 20, may join the bullpen this season with possible majors return rules.
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Canes rebound with 88 58 win over Beaver Falls
New Castle High, smarting from a recent loss to Butler, routed Beaver Falls 88-58 at Ne-Ca-Hi Field House in a non conference game. David Young led with 22 points as Ed Pagley added 14 and Justin Farris returned with 10 points and eight rebounds.
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Hopewell nips Mohawk on Rossi late 3 in Section 2 AAA clash
Hopewell High escapes Mohawk 54-52 as Steve Rossi drains a late go ahead 3 with 14 points overall. Mohawk misses two late shots to tie. Anthony LaRocca leads winners with 11, while Jim Leonhardt and Scott McCurley add 14 and 11. Ellwood City Lincoln falls to Beaver 58-45 in the other league game.
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Chase McKim
Rice says he has no regrets after ill fated return
Santa Clara California AP Steve Mariucci says he would not second guess Jerry Rice for returning from knee surgery to play after a season ending left kneecap fracture. Rice had surgery again to insert screws and could miss more time but says he does not regret his decision.
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Graced athletes show contrasting paths beyond fame
A columnist contrasts athletes known for aggression with those who exhibit grace, citing Sprewell and Phillips alongside Robinson, Green, Ripken, and Brunell. The piece argues that business, intellectual, and spiritual philosophies guide better conduct, urging self examination and faith as daily guidance. It notes Sprewell's choking incident and its career cost, then highlights athletes who rely on faith and the Bible for living, urging readers to reflect on personal reactions.
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Lawrence Phillips
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