National Football League halfway mark surprises and struggles
The season features older top passers like Manning and Leaf facing rookie trials, while backups like Flutie Testaverde and Hollas rise. Denver pursues an unbeaten pace, Oakland eyes playoffs, and Collins payback with New Orleans ends rough Carolina stretch amid injuries and coaching changes.
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Papertare Ike
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Hicks breaks through in first NFL start for Redskins
In Ashburn, Hicks finally shines after a patient wait as Terry Allen’s injury opens the door. He rushes 15 times for 65 yards and a first NFL touchdown, helping Washington snap a seven game skid. Hicks to start vs. Arizona with Allen out.
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Joe Patton
Rangers extend Oates and Melvin through 2000
Texas Rangers manager Johnny Oates and general manager Doug Melvin received one year contract extensions through 2000. Oates, 325-301 in four seasons, guided the club to the 1998 Western Division title and another playoff berth, while Melvin, with 27 seasons in baseball, previously worked for the Yankees and Orioles before joining in 1994. Rangers owner Tom Hicks praised their work and confidence.
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USOC seeks retroactive gold medals for 1976 swim team
The USOC has petitioned IOC president Samaranch to upgrade the 1976 Montreal silver medals of Linda Jezek Lauri Siering Camille Wright and Shirley Babashoff to gold. The decision would be discussed at the IOC executive board meeting in Lausanne December 11 to 14 after evidence of East German steroid use.
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Lauri Siering
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Shirley Babashoff
Montreal
Ruth home run ball up for sale with Babe Ruth signature
A New Jersey ball once given to a 1927 prize winner and believed to be Babe Ruth’s first Yan kee Stadium homer is going to auction. Chris Scala, the ball’s great-grandson, along with his father Mark Scala, expects about 1 million dollars. Leland’s authenticated the item using its Reach logo and Ruth’s handwriting.
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Sampras advances to Paris Open semifinals in bid for No. 1
Pete Sampras beat Mark Philippoussis 3-6 6-3 7-6 to reach the Paris Open semifinals as he pursues a sixth straight year as world No. 1. Marcelo Rios fell to Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-3 6-2, while Andre Agassi lost to Todd Martin 4-6 6-4 6-3. Kafelnikov then faces Greg Rusedski in the other semi.
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Paris
Yevgeny Kafelnikov
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Hartman, Kansas State Coach, Dies at 73
Jack Hartman, longtime Kansas State basketball coach who mentored Walt Frazier at Southern Illinois, died Friday at 73 from heart failure in a Santa Fe hospital. He coached 18 seasons at Kansas State with a 295-169 record and nine postseason appearances, after a notable stint at Southern Illinois.
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Kenny Irwin Captures First Career Pole at Napa 500
Kenny Irwin earned his first career pole in the Napa 500 qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The rookie, under scrutiny from team owner Robert Yates, posted a lap of 193.46 mph on the 1.54 mile track, edging Ward Burton to the front row. Irwin's strong showing follows renewed determination after recent team tensions.
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Joe DiMaggio Worsens In Hospital Setback
Joe DiMaggio, 83, Hall of Famer, worsened Friday after a pneumonia and lung infection flare. Doctors at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Pa, say sedation and rest are needed as he fights difficulty breathing. He had briefly walked and eaten in his room but overexerted himself and now faces six to eight weeks in intensive care followed by rehabilitation.
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