Cowboys interview Seifert for head coach job
Dallas owner Jerry Jones met with George Seifert for several hours to discuss the Cowboys vacancy after Barry Switzer resigned. Seifert is the first known candidate to interview, with Sherman Lewis also on a short list and set for interviews after the current championship game.
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Leyland leaning toward staying with Marlins
AP reports Jim Leyland, after two months of hints he might leave, says he is leaning to finish the final four years of his contract with the Florida Marlins. He notes the lineup still has offense from Sheffield, Bonilla, Johnson and Floyd and trusts the pitching will develop with GM Dave Dombrowski adding young arms.
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Mets sign Bobby Jones to three year contract
New York Mets right-hander Bobby Jones, their most reliable starter, signed a 13.35 million dollar, three year deal. The 27 year old boasts a 51-38 career record with a 3.86 ERA and posted 15-9 with a 3.63 ERA in 1998 after an 11-2 start and an All Star selection.
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Math whiz threatens baseball game in copyright clash
John Stonebraker, 25, a web-page designer from Glen Head New York, cracked Strat-O-Matic Game Co encryption and threatened to release compatible disks. The company won a temporary injunction and both sides planned talks before a January 30 hearing. Stonebraker sent an email to Strat-O-Matic programmer Bob Winberry seeking acknowledgment and reward for his work. The 1961 card and dice game was copyrighted as a computer program last March and remains popular among fans who buy rosters in disk form.
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UNC trio likely to play vs Florida State after injuries
Three UNC players injured this week should be ready for Saturday's game with Florida State. Antawn Jamison bruised hip and elbow in the NC State win. Vince Carter twisted his left ankle and Mukhtar Ndiaye appeared to suffer a broken nose, though X rays showed no fracture.
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Brent Jones weighs TV career over congressional run
Brent Jones, 34, retiring from the San Francisco 49ers, leans toward broadcasting and not pursuing a Congress bid. Agent Lee Steinberg says he is more committed to broadcasting than running. Some Republican leaders urged a run to challenge Rep. Ellen Tauscher in a district spanning parts of Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
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Tony Stewart Fastest In IRL Practice At Disney World
Tony Stewart led opening practice at Walt Disney World Speedway for the Indy 200 weekend in Lake Buena Vista Florida. The IRL champion posted top laps of 168.951 mph in the morning and 168.240 mph in the afternoon as he begins what may be his final full IRL season before moving to NASCAR next year.
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Traylor Enduring Tears After Mothers Death
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Keith Traylor speaks of coping with the death of his mother Vernistine Traylor, who passed at 45 after a long illness. He recalls crying days earlier and anticipating fresh emotion after the season, while the team pushed toward the Super Bowl.
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Enberg Simms Maguire end run of three man NFL booth
The trio of Enberg Simms and Maguire face breakup after the NFL contract ends. After the Super Bowl they may separate with Simms heading to CBS Maguire possibly returning to ESPN and Enberg staying at NBC without NFL duties. Maguire laments the missed future with a working team.
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Raiders Hire Jon Gruden as Third Raiders Coach Since 1995
Oakland announces the hiring of Jon Gruden the Eagles offensive coordinator as the Raiders third coach since 1995. Gruden 34 is set to appear at a news conference after multiple interviews and follows the firing of Joe Bugel for a 4-12 season.
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Nuggets on brink of NBA record after 22 straight losses
Denver suffers its 22nd consecutive defeat as Bobby Jackson endures a tough rookie season with the Nuggets. The team, led by coach and management turmoil, risks tying the 23 game skid held by the 1995-96 Grizzlies and the 1972-73 76ers.
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Tim Hardaway Among Four Chosen for Shootaround
Four time All Star Tim Hardaway of the Miami Heat was selected to compete in the Shootaround at the NBA All Star Weekend. He will shoot against Charles Oakley Sam Cassell and Steve Smith on February 7 ahead of the All Star game. Two rounds will narrow the field to two finalists.
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Probert Signs Three Year Extension With Blackhawks
Chicago AP Probert, a left winger from Ontario, signed a three year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 6 foot 3 inch, 225 pound forward joined Chicago on July 23, 1994 as a free agent after nine seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. He has 144 goals and 181 assists and 2,650 penalty minutes in 641 regular season games and 48 points and 274 penalty minutes in 79 playoff games.
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