Baseball Alas East Leaders With Mixed Results In NL Standings
The National League East shows Atlanta leading at 83 42 and New York at 68 55 while Philadelphia sits 61 43 and Montreal 50 76. Central and West divisions list Houston, San Diego, and San Francisco among others with varying records as Tuesday and Thursday games shape outcomes.
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Transactions Tuesday AP sports roundup across leagues
A Tuesday AP summary lists several player moves: Torey Lovullo purchased by the Cleveland Indians from Buffalo and Jaf Manto designated for assignment. Detroit recalls Juan Encarnacion from Toledo. Colorado trades for Jason Brasses from San Francisco to New Haven. Pirates sign Jason Christiansen to a two year deal. NBA Kings fire Eddie Jordan and Mike Bratz. Ravens sign Wally Williams. Jaguars waive Daryl Price. Raiders waive Phil Dawson Buller By nate and Erric Pegram. Eagles place Mike Mamula on IR. Chargers sign Nate Odomes to a one year deal, Bart Conley released. NHL Claude Loiselle named manager of hockey operations. Ducks name George Burnett assistant coach. Hurricanes sign Scott Levins and Andrew Lucuik.
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Chiefs and Vikings scrap during joint practices in River Falls
KC Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings staged two rough practice sessions with punches flying as Vikings tight end Greg DeLong tangled with Chiefs linebackers. After the melee Chiefs corner Dale Carter and Vikings receiver Jake Reed squared off, while coach Marty Schottenheimer praised the afternoon session as productive and noted players’ minor injuries and recoveries.
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Expansion Era Home Run Race Faces Mark McGwire Sosa Griffey Jr Debate
The piece weighs whether multiple players can surpass 61 homers in an expansion year and whether that would dull Roger Maris's 61 in 1961. Quotes from John Hart and Darryl Strawberry frame expansion year context while Elias Sports Bureau notes 2.043 average homers per game this season.
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Fans follow McGwire Sosa chase amid home run talk
Players and fans discuss the potential record chase as McGwire and Sosa duel for 62, noting era effects and precedent. Finley calls the run exciting but cautions on overstatement while others compare to saves and strikeout records and emphasize the romance of baseball.
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Two prep football players die after practice in Kansas
In sweltering heat two high school football players collapsed after practices in south central Kansas. Wichita Southeast's 17 year old Robert Alexander Barrett died Tuesday after Monday's workout and Towanda Circle High School sophomore died Tuesday night at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
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Elway Sees End Of His Training Camp Era
John Elway, completing his 16th training camp with the Denver Broncos, declared it over and said he will not miss the odor of Greeley feedlots. He noted the shorter, less strenuous camp compared to 1983 and chose to skip wind sprints as teammates chanted his name.
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Yankees crush Royals in 10th straight win sweep
The New York Yankees, 92-30, swept Kansas City 10-0 marking their 10th straight win over the Royals this year. Chad Curtis ended an 0-for-15 skid with a 13th inning RBI single as NY continues historic run toward MLB records.
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