Armstrong Wins Tour de France After Cancer Comeback
Lance Armstrong seals a comeback victory in the Tour de France finishing 7 minutes 37 seconds ahead in Paris. The Texan, diagnosed with cancer in 1996, dedicates the win to survivors and becomes the second American to claim cycling’s premier title.
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Ripken delivers in clutch for O's
Cal Ripken Jr provided the late heroics for the Baltimore Orioles as his bases loaded single in the 11th inning gave an 8-7 win over the Anaheim Angels. Albert Belle hit three homers in a game that featured a rough postgame scene and Baltimore’s sixth straight victory. Ripken, 3-for-5 on Sunday, highlighted a strong stretch for Baltimore as he neared 400 career homers with the team.
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al Kahne
Belle defends no trade clause amid Orioles chatter
Baltimore slugger Albert Belle said he has not waived his no trade clause and plans to stay with the Orioles, denying trade rumors after a 7 1 victory over Anaheim. He noted his slow start but said he expects to finish strong, citing his 24 homers and 64 RBIs this season.
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Achilles Dominant In Keys Easy Win Over Blue Rocks
Frederick right-hander Matt Achilles fired seven strong innings, allowing one run on five hits as the Frederick Keys beat the Wilmington Blue Rocks 8-1 before 3,300 at Harry Grove Stadium. Achilles improved to 2-4, striking out six with excellent control, aided by timely two run rallies in the fourth and fifth.
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Turner Says Redskins Have Much to Prove at Camp
Washington coach Norv Turner says the team has a clear mission as players report to camp in Frostburg amid ownership shakeups. Turner stresses focus on football while owner Daniel Snyder reshapes management and cuts staff, signaling heightened urgency for a playoff drive this season.
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Mount Airy claims Western Maryland first district title in sweep
Mount Airy American Legion Post 191 swept Funkstown 10-9 and 10-0 to seize the Western Maryland District crown, led by Brian Valichka and Brandon Woodward. The win, coupled with Frederick’s loss, makes Mount Airy the first district two-half winner since 1994 and earns a state-tournament berth at McCurdy Field.
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