Redskins optimistic after 14 6 loss to Buccaneers
Washington Redskins, 1-3 after a hard fought 14 6 defeat at Tampa Bay, look to a quick turnaround against undefeated Dallas Cowboys. Gus Frerotte and John Gesek voiced cautious optimism as injuries mount, with Tim Johnson and several others questionable for the next tilt.
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Smith hurt elbow but plays on for Cowboys win
Irving Texas AP Emmitt Smith had a sore left elbow after a fourth quarter collision in Dallas 34-20 win over Arizona. He said swelling is down and will practice midweek for the Washington game. Smith rushed 116 yards and remains a key, durable star amid Cowboys confidence.
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Castillo 1 strike from Cubs no hitter in ninth
Frank Castillo came within one strike of a Cubs no hitter for 8 2 3 innings before Bernard Gilkey's two out triple in the ninth spoiled the bid. Castillo struck out 13 and finished one hit allowed in a 7 0 win over St Louis.
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Lions stun 49ers with late field goal win
Detroit, 1-3 and under fire on coach Wayne Fontes, upset San Francisco 27-24 on a 32-yard field goal by Jason Hanson with 1:12 left. Doug Brien misfired on a 41-yard try at the horn. Barry Sanders held to 24 yards. Jerry Rice 181 receiving yards.
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McClatchy Nears Deal to Buy Pittsburgh Pirates
Kevin McClatchy, backed by Pittsburgh businessmen, neared an agreement to buy the Pirates after a four hour meeting with current owners. Mayor Murphy says the price may be 85 to 90 million, with stadium concessions aiding the deal.
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Seattle stadium hopes dim as ballot count slips
Seattle voters swing against a $325 million retractable roof stadium as absentee ballots favoring the sales tax increase narrow. With about 3,000 ballots uncounted and additional mail still possible, the referendum trails by 1,585 while Mariners officials warn of selling or moving the team if the measure fails. King County’s tally shows ongoing uncertainty ahead of Thursday’s results and potential recount cost.
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