La Russa Sees Simple Path to Better At Bats, Pitches
Tony La Russa said the solution is straight baseball with sharper at bats and better pitches after two Mets wins. He noted missed chances with runners in scoring position and two strike pitches. Will Clark and Rick Reed weighed in on facing a 2-0 series hole and Mets home-field edge. The Mets, buoyed by home success, rallied past the Cardinals with late-inning drama and Payton's ninth-inning hit.
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Dodgers talk to Eddie Murray for Orioles manager post
Dodgers officials met with Eddie Murray on Thursday about the vacant managerial job as Baltimore searches for a successor to Ray Miller. Murray had interviewed last October and remains on the Orioles coaching staff while Mike Hargrove leads the club this season.
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O Neal signs extension with Lakers through 2005
Shaquille O Neal agreed to an 83.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, securing six more seasons. The 7 foot 1 center, who led the NBA in scoring and field goal percentage last season, called it a bright day for the franchise. Mitch Kupchak praised the move as a peak in team history. O Neal previously joined as a free agent in 1996 on a seven year deal worth over 120 million. Iverson of Philadelphia narrowly missed MVP top honors with one vote.
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Blue Jays rule out Dave Stewart for manager job
Toronto Blue Jays have no interest in Dave Stewart as their next manager. Stewart, who served as pitching coach after July, says he is focused on front office duties and reorganizing the team rather than seeking the managerial post.
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Karelin Ends Olympic Medal Quest After Sydney Upset
Alexander Karelin, the 33 year old Greco Roman wrestler, will not try for a fourth Olympic gold. He said the Sydney defeat to American Rulon Gardner was not the reason, and plans to focus on work in Russia's State Duma as a Unity party deputy.
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Athens to host 2004 Olympic Games despite chaos
International Olympic Committee chief Rogge and Athens organizers assure Games stay in Athens amid government tensions and public dissatisfaction. Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki faces governance concerns as Greece readies for the event.
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Relay team apologizes for display at Olympics
The US track and field relay quartet faced backlash after a controversial victory lap in which Drummond, Williams, Lewis and Greene mocked poses and flaunted the flag. Officials called the act regrettable and pledged a future conduct policy to guide athletes.
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Jockey Robby Alborado Injured In Keeneland Fall
Jockey Robby Alborado was hurled to the turf when his horse fell in the ninth race at Keeneland. He fractured his left wrist and ribs, was taken to the University of Medical Center, and remained conscious as he was treated for back pain before walking from the track.
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Tennis results from Tokyo feature upsets and near misses
In Tokyo third seed Matt Phi upset Alling Kuerten as Delonte Nes Cramer and Jeannette of South Africa advanced to the women’s final by defeating their opponents 75 62. Halard-Decogis defeated Marosinva Vavrinec 3 6 6 2 and will face a top seed or fifth seed in the next round.
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Maryland Faces Clemson Challenge Amid Dantzler Threat
Maryland prepares to stop Trevor Dantzler as No. 5 Clemson visits for a 6 p.m. Saturday game. Dantzler leads the ACC with 732 passing yards and 10 touchdowns, while Clemson averages 310 rushing yards and 45.3 points per game. Maryland seeks a win to end a seven-game drought against Clemson and boost bowl hopes, with coach Vanderlinden noting the need to slow the dual threat quarterback and improve confidence after recent losses.
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Nemechek wins Winston pole at Talladega race
Joe Nemechek captured the front row for Sundays Winston 500 at Talladega with a 190.279 mph lap in Andy Petree’s No 33 Chevy, the best of a day shaped by new restrictor-plate rules. Bill Elliott will start beside him after a 190.045 mph run, as Elliott pursues his eighth Talladega pole.
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Meola Finds MLS Success After NFL Detour
Washington AP report notes Tony Meola, once briefly with the New York Jets, excelled in MLS with the MetroStars. He posted a 641 minute stretch without conceding a goal across eight games, finishing with a 0.92 GAA to rank high in league history while balancing World Cup fame and post soccer ventures.
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