Braves rally past Pirates after five run lead slips away
Andruw Jones homered twice and drove in five as Atlanta overcame a five run deficit to beat Pittsburgh 10 8. Kevin Young drove in six for the Pirates, who squandered an 8 3 edge as Braves relievers tossed seven scoreless innings and Javy Lopez Reggie Sanders delivered late RBI singles to seal the comeback.
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Schmidt Leaves Pirates Rotation With Shoulder Injury
Pittsburgh pitcher Jason Schmidt was placed on the disabled list with ongoing shoulder problems after a slow return from an April DL stint. Bronson Arroyo recalled to start against Atlanta. Schmidt has a 2-5 mark, 5.40 ERA in 63 innings this season amid lingering pain and control issues.
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Giles lands six year $45 million contract with added incentives
Salient details show Giles signing a six year 45 million deal with an $8 million signing bonus, $5.5 million deferred, and escalating salaries through 2005. The pact replaces his Cleveland era contract and includes performance incentives tied to All-Star selections and MVP voting. It also carries a six-team limited no trade clause.
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McGwire's two run shot powers Cardinals win
Mark McGwire delivered a towering two run homer off Matt Clement to break a 3-3 tie in the seventh, lifting St. Louis to a 7-3 victory over San Diego. Andy Benes earned the win, Clement took the loss, and San Diego protested a late-play call in the sixth.
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Young Retires After 31 Seasons With 49ers
Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young announced his retirement after nearly 31 years in football. The San Francisco era included 13 seasons with the 49ers, two in the USFL, and two with Tampa Bay. He reflected on competing with Joe Montana, praised Jerry Rice, and noted family and postcareer plans, including marriage to Barbara Graham and the Forever Young Foundation.
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Lewis Returns to Ravens After Probation and NFL Suspension No
Linebacker Ray Lewis returned to Ravens minicamp amid relief from teammates and coaches. Once facing a jail term, he now has 12 months probation and no NFL suspension. His presence strengthens a defense that ranked No. 2 in 1999, with Sharpe and Banks praising his impact.
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