Eagles Ravens preseason game canceled at Vet due to mushy field
Philadelphia officials moved to fix Vet Veterans Stadium turf after heavy rain left NeXturf uneven and soggy. NFL canceled the Eagles Ravens clash, citing safety concerns and a crowded schedule, with teams planning recovery measures and refunds for fans while the Eagles prepare for a new football-only home in 2003.
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Peter Allen
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London
England
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Union
McGrath
Chicago Bears
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Bears
Cade McNown
Byron Evans
Dallas Cowboys
Michael Irvin
Rocket Ismail
Cowboys
George Teague
Duce Staley
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Associated Press
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Ripken Leads Orioles Rally In Final Season On Royal Road
Orioles third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. homered for the second straight game in the road win against Kansas City and Texas on a rainless night. Willis Roberts earned the save as Baltimore prevailed in a tight interleague contest. Also noted is the postponement and scheduled make‑up of Boston at Baltimore with details on ticket exchanges and rain checks.
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Cal Ripken
Kansas City Royals
Erickson Eyes Openers Return as Orioles Ace
Orioles pitcher Scott Erickson, coming off a difficult rehab, targets opening day 2002 and a strong spring, hoping to pitch 100 pitches twice weekly to regain form. Shortstop Mike Bordick underwent season ending shoulder surgery, ending his season after 38 games with 249 average, seven homers, 30 RBI.
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Erickson
Queaian
Thimtang
Serdick
Mike Bordick
Alabama
Bordick
James Andrews
Redskins pass on Kanell for now in QB hunt
Washington bypassed Danny Kanell after a workout as it seeks a legitimate competition for the quarterback job. Sage Rosenfels remains the lone healthy QB in camp with Jeff George and Todd Husak sidelined by injuries, while Tony Banks and others are considered. Kanell returned to the Newark Bears and may be revisited later.
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Moses Moreno
Redskins
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Cleveland
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Kansas City
Rosenfels
Iowa State
Mike Watkins
Louisville
NFL
Keys Lose To Wilmington In 5-1 Setback At Frawley
Frederick Keys were held to five runs in a 5-1 loss to Wilmington on Tuesday at Frawley Stadium. Tony Mack drove in Jovanny Sosa to tie the game in the fifth but Wilmington pulled away with a single in the bottom of the inning. The loss drops Frederick to 61-61 overall and 26-28 in the second half as Wilmington moves within a game of Potomac and Lynchburg.
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