Monday's NBA and college results across leagues highlight close outcomes
Box scores show New Orleans and Washington adding wins while Cleveland and Indiana posted losses. NBA and college basketball feed the day with varied performances, including Memphis and Golden State contests and upcoming schedules.
Jones Brings Maryland to Edge BCS Level Hope
Maryland safety Randy Jones, with fourth interception of the season, helped set up the final Maryland touchdown after a near return. He credits family workouts and a late coaching change with sparking the resurgence, as the team vies for an ACC title and a potential BCS bowl bid.
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McGwire Hall of Fame Run From Oakland to Cards
The slugger's career spanned Oakland and St Louis after a 1987 rookie record. He hit 583 homers, tied records, and drew fans. a 1997 trade to the Cardinals fueled more power, with 74 homers in 1997 and strong postseason runs. He faced steroid-era scrutiny but cited love of competition as motive.
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Ichiro and Pujols top rookie award picks
Seattle out fielder Ichiro Suzuki won the American League Rookie of the Year with 27 of 24 first place votes, becoming the first rookie to win a batting title since 1964 and setting a rookie record with 242 hits. Albert Pujols of St Louis captured the National League honor unanimously with 32 first place votes, setting NL rookie records with 140 RBIs and 37 homers while playing multiple positions.
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Lawyers weigh contraction plan as baseball talks stall
AP reports lawyers for players and owners met to discuss the plan to eliminate two teams next year, with no schedule set for arguments before arbitrator Shyam Pas. union chief Donald fear said dates will be coordinated in the next days. discussions involved Montreal Expos Minnesota Twins and Florida Marlins while the grievance over the move continues.
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Wizards TV boost as Jordan era expands on Turner
National Basketball Also Two more Wizards games on TV notes Turner Sports adding two more Washington appearances to TNT and CBS schedules bringing total Turner telecasts to eight and NBC to three as Michael Jordan returns to the Wizards amid a slumping 2-4 start and a 5-for-26 shooting game. The networks plan monthly announcements, hoping Jordan’s presence lifts viewership despite a series of declines since his Bulls retirement.
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PCC Open Season Scrambles with Turnover Troubles
Starting center Tammy Kapust, nursing an ankle sprain, played but scored five as PCC mishandled the ball 26 times. Coach Millarould blamed early-season errors, stressing better positioning. Cornel Merricks led the Bulldogs with 13 points, while Gary Mila and Omar Jefferson added 13 each. PCC shot 44 percent and hit 15 of 24 free throws.
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