Sosa Delivers Grand Slam Ties Home Run Race
SAN DIEGO AP Slammin Sammy Sosa belted his 63rd homer in Qualcomm Stadium placing the Cubs star in a tie with Mark McGwire for the season lead. The grand slam came with two outs and bases loaded, driving in all Cubs runs in a 63-2 victory over the Padres as the crowd roared and Sosa saluted the fans.
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Cadets, Hawks settle 1-1 in tight overtime draw
Frederick and Urbana battled to a 1-1 tie at Frederick High School after a second overtime. Elizabeth Downs tied for Frederick, Anna Hermanson anchored defense, Urbana's Jodie Flock and Katy Macker starred, with Urbana’s Erin Matten adding a junior varsity win.
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Hostetler Walks Out on Redskins After Demotion
Veteran quarterback Jeff Hostetler cleared out his locker and left Redskins Park after being demoted to third string behind Trent Green and Gus Frerotte. Coach Norv Turner confirmed the meeting and noted uncertainty about Hostetler's return. Hostetler faces retirement or a possible trade as Washington shifts to Green as starter.
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Red Sox edge Orioles in tight late save record night
Tom Gordon matched a major league single season record with his 38th consecutive save and set a Red Sox mark with 41 saves as Boston beat Baltimore 4-3. Nomar Garciaparra and Troy O'Leary each had three hits, while Mike Bordick homered for the Orioles. Boston's lead in the wild card stayed at four games with 11 to play. Bret Saberhagen earned the win in relief amid late drama.
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Maryland Faces No 19 West Virginia In Montaineer Field Showdown
Maryland after a 31 19 road loss to No 12 Virginia aims to upset No 19 West Virginia at Mountaineer Field Saturday at 6 p m. Terps coach Ron Vanderlinden says they can compete and seek their first ranked win since 1990 while Mountaineers star Gary Stills is out with a knee injury.
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SJPH names girls hoop coach
Paul Sipes, who led Jewish Day girls to a 20 7 record last season, will be named head coach of the St. John's girls program today. He has spent five years at Jewish Day and replaces interim coach Greg Verney, with St. John's returning two key players and aiming to rebuild.
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Woodson Revives Form For Ravens In Jets Victory
Rod Woodson, 33, anchored Baltimore’s defense with two interceptions and 11 tackles in a 24 10 upset of the Jets. The former Steelers star, named AFC defensive player of the week, sealed the win with a 60 yard pick six and has become a veteran leader in Ted Marchibroda’s secondary.
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Ravens likely to name Harbaugh and Graham starters
Ravens coach Ted Marchibroda signaled Jim Harbaugh will start at quarterback for Sundays key AFC Central game with Jacksonville, while Eric Zeier remains a backup option. Jay Graham and Errich Rhett share backfield duties but nursing leg injuries cloud Sunday’s plan. Harbaugh, trying to regain form after finger injury, said he felt improved and more velocity on Wednesday practice.
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