Niners sign Mirer to back up Garcia after Young retires
San Francisco signs quarterback Rick Mirer, 30, to a one year contract worth 440000 to back up Jeff Garcia after Steve Young retires following a concussion filled career. Mirer joins Giovanni Carmazzi and Tim Rattay as San Francisco's other QBs as coach Steve Mariucci calls the move an insurance policy.
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Pirates rally past Braves with 10th inning homer
Pirates manager Gene Lamont praises Wil Cordero after he leads off the 10th with a solo homer off Don Wengert to lift Pittsburgh to a 7 6 win over Atlanta. Mike Benjamin scored the tying run in the bottom of the ninth as the comeback prevails.
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Cordero delivers game-winning homer in 10th for Pirates
Wil Cordero belted a leadoff homer in the 10th inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-6. Atlanta relievers misfired in the ninth as Mike Remlinger gave up the decisive shot after Don Wengert loading the loss. Rocker, recalled after being sent down for control work, was back with the Braves following an arm-injury scare to Rudy Seanez.
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Lakers face internal strife as Pacers take 2-1 lead
In Indianapolis the Lakers confront turmoil over Shaquille ONeal Kobe Bryant and Glen Rice as the Pacers push a 2-1 series edge. Rice disputes head coach Phil Jackson while Bryant mend remains uncertain from a sprained ankle and ONeal foul trouble looms. Jackson defends rotation amid friction.
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Raptors fire coach Carter after off court turmoil
Toronto Raptors dismiss head coach Butch Carter despite turning the team around on the court. General manager Glen Grunwald cited off court controversy and distraction as the reason, with no immediate successor named. Carter expressed relief and gratitude toward Toronto, denying any desire to leave.
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Chiefs sign veteran tight end Troy Drayton
Troy Drayton, 6 foot 3, 265 pounds, agreed to a one year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He started 13 games for the Miami Dolphins last season with 32 receptions for 299 yards and has 235 career receptions for 2,575 yards and 22 touchdowns in seven NFL seasons.
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