Glavine Faces Astros In pivotal Game Three Showdown
Houston hosts Atlanta as Tom Glavine and Mike Hampton square off in a key playoff game at the Astrodome. Hampton seeks to keep Houston home advantage strong while Glavine aims to continue his 10-game stretch without a loss against the Astros. Chipper Jones and the Braves look to rebound after a rough start, while the Killer Bs Bell Bagwell and Biggio try to spark early offense.
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Mets take needed day off amid tense playoff push
The Mets earned a rare rest day after a grueling week driving toward the NL wild card. Manager Buck Showalter and players spoke of fatigue from a travel heavy schedule as New York prepared for Game 3 against Arizona, while Diamondbacks captain Luis Gonzalez noted the Mets’ resilience after their late-September surge.
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Warrick and Coles Suspended Over Department Store Theft
Heisman hopeful Peter Warrick and teammate Laveranues Coles of Florida State were charged with grand theft after paying far below itemized prices at Dillard's. Warrick will miss the Miami game and may sit longer. Coles was dismissed due to prior probation. Both surrendered to police and face up to five years, likely probation.
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Hawks edge Urbana in tight Frederick County tourney clash
Urbana and Urbana Hawks traded late drama as Andrews and McMullen praised for clutch plays. Tereyla credited Andrews for a decisive finish after a nail biting finish. Frederick JV 2, Urbana 1 left Cadets with a single goal by Ryan McCook or Joe Conley, securing their win.
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Local college sports wrap shows FCC men’s soccer win and Hood volleyball thriller
Freder ick Community College dominates C-Hawks 16 to 15 in shots as Danny O’Hara nets the decisive goal with two minutes left to give FCC its first win. Mike Merrell and Gabe Shipley add goals while Jim McDonald and O’Hara assist. Hood volleyball edges Notre Dame 3 2 in five with Kelly Ashley 15 kills and Robin Deniker 42 assists as Hood improves to 12 2.
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Wizards add Ike Austin as center amid pressure to perform
Shepherdstown West Virginia report notes 6-10 center Ike Austin, acquired from Orlando in a four-player deal, faces high expectations with Washington Wizards. He aims to leverage quick pace, defense, and rebounding under first-year coach Gar Heard alongside guards Rod Strickland and Mitch Richmond to push for playoffs.
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Orioles struggle under new ownership trigger GM shakeup
The text argues Earl Weaver's longevity under current Orioles owner Peter Angelos would be short if fired for negative remarks. It criticizes Wren's firing after late hiring, notes his moves like Johnsons and Guzman/Baines trades, and praises restocking the farm system. It blames Angelos for instability and calls for a stable, qualified GM rather than frequent replacements.
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Orioles face uncertain future after management shakeup
Orioles players reflect on changes after firing Johnny Yates and hiring Phil Regan and later Miller. Mike Burdick notes uncertainty about signings while Ray Bardzek criticizes bullpen depth as Baltimore slips from a strong 1997 season to a 4-14 start in 1998. Miller's failed run as manager joins a pattern of intermittent gains and losses, leaving him unlikely to seek another baseball job.
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