Miller's tenure in jeopardy with Orioles uncertain
Baltimore Orioles manager Ray Miller faces uncertainty as the team did not exercise his option within 72 hours after the 1999 season. No official dismissal announced, and general manager Frank Wren declined comment. Possible successors include Phil Garner Tor Trebelhorn Don Baylor and Jim Riggleman. Miller met with owner Peter Angelos for 90 minutes and received a 72-hour extension at Angelos's request.
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NFL expands to Houston for 32nd franchise
The NFL picked Houston over Los Angeles for its 32nd team. Bob McNair led a $1.1 billion offer including a $700 million franchise price and a $310 million stadium, with play starting in 2002 in the AFC where the Oilers once played. The league reshaped to eight four-team divisions, with a vote 29-0. Houston earns a chance at a Super Bowl site after stadium completion. Local fans greeted the move. the Oilers’ departure left a vacancy and excitement returned.
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Playoff scoreboard shows tight East clash and West tilt
Cleveland defeats Boston 3 to 2 in Game 1 as Indians top Red Sox. Atlanta edges Houston 2 with Arizona routing New York 7 to 1 in Game 2. Series tied 1-1.
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Fryman seals Indians win with ninth inning hit in Game 1
Cleveland defeats Boston 3 2 as Travis Fryman, hobbling on a knee, delivers a bases loaded RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth. Pedro Martinez exits with a back injury and Boston eyes a quick rebound as Bret Saberhagen prepares for Game 2.
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Stottlemyre Quietly Shuts Down Mets In Playoff Win
Todd Stottlemyre, battling a 70 percent torn rotator cuff, pitched 2 13 strong innings to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 over the New York Mets in the NL division series. Steve Finley drove in five with a bases loaded hit and a walk, while Matt Williams added three runs as Arizona takes a 1-1 series tie. The veteran righty, who refused surgery, showed fierceness and improved velocity as he set the tone for a crucial win in Phoenix.
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Profit Trades To Wizards After Maryland Years End
Laron Profit learned rumors in September that he had been traded. The former Maryland standout, selected 38th by Orlando, was surprised by the move announced during rookie orientation. He now prepares for training camp with Washington after a surprising NBA trade linking two Maryland alumni in the same year.
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Wizards to Hold Intra Squad Scrimmage at Shepherd College
The Washington Wizards stage an open 6:30 p.m. intra-squad scrimmage at Butcher Athletic Center Shepherd College. Rookie Clarence Profit competes with veterans Rod Strickland Mitch Richmond and Chris Whitney while Richard Hamilton Calvin Booth and Derek Grimm join camp. Profit, a Maryland standout, weighs his future with the Wizards and contemplates options if he fails to make the roster.
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