Belle to face Budig in suspension appeal hearing
Albert Belle attends a hearing with AL president Gene Budig to appeal a five game suspension issued after the May 31 Indians Brewers brawl. Julian Tavarez also faces a five game penalty with his appeal set for Friday. Milwaukee catcher Mike Matheny is noted in the report.
Belle suspended five games over Brewers face incident
Belle faces a five game suspension after a confrontation with Fernando Vina as the Indians open a four game set with the Yankees. The union argues the frame by frame video shows no deliberate blow and calls the hit legal, though the ruling awaits Budig's decision on appeals.
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Bulls win series push despite Rodman antics in Seattle
Kevin Flowers argues the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, are on course to another NBA title despite Dennis Rodman's disruptive flair. The piece notes Seattle's frustration with Rodman, Brickowski's battles, and the team’s dependence on Jordan and Rodman for success, predicting Rodman’s tenure in Chicago to be short.
Pirates beat Giants as Neagle extends streak to three
Pittsburgh pitcher Denny Neagle improved to 8-2 and kept his win streak alive at three, guiding the Pirates to a 7-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Key moments included Nelson Liriano's two run triple in the sixth and Carlos Garcia's single to spark a five-run frame. Giants starter Osvaldo Fernandez struggled, giving up five runs in five-plus innings.
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Indians rally past Athletics in 13 innings
The Cleveland Indians outlasted the Oakland Athletics 6-5 in 13 innings despite 17 stranded runners and two costly base running errors. Manny Ramirez drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 13th as Albert Belle scored, following a fielding miscue by Jason Giambi and an intentional walk to Belle. Chad Ogen earned the win in relief, while Carlos Reyes took the loss after starting the 13th.
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Wayne Kirby
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Judge rejects Irvin indictment motion in Dallas drug case
A Dallas judge refused to dismiss the felony drug possession indictment against former Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin from a March 4 motel raid during his birthday celebration. The judge allowed access to statements, crime-scene photos, and some evidence, while a hearing on drug-seizure evidence continues.
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Experienced Bulls chase fifth title in Finals glimpse
SEATTLE AP The NBA leans veteran as Chicago Bulls the oldest team in the league head toward Game 4 of the NBA Finals as a virtual lock to win. Seattle SuperSonics, younger and unsure, face a veteran clutch Bulls squad led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, while comparisons to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird highlight the era of experience versus youth.
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