Baseball playoffs open with power and contrasts
Ray Durham and Scott Hatteberg sparked Oakland with early homers as the postseason opens. The era of small ball fades in the early rounds with a record home run surge across division series, notably Angels-Yankees and Giants-Braves.
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Nebraska Fans Rally As Huskers Struggle This Season
In Lincoln, fans voice anger over a rough start for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who have lost two of five games, fallen from the AP Top 25, and faced calls for coaching changes. Local business owners and observers note the unique pressure on a program that dominates town life and headlines.
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Star Cuban pitcher defecting during Mexico series shocks Cuba
Cubas star pitcher Jose Ariel Contreras and coach Miguel Valdes disappeared in Saltillo after Cuba beat the Dominican Republic 6 0 in the America Series in Mexico. Officials said Valdes deserted, others fear for the players fate as MLB scouts had tracked Contreras after his 1999 Havana performance. Contreras born December 31 turns 31 this year.
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Prank calls widow of Darryl Kile draw ire of La Russa
Phoenix area DJ prank call to Darryl Kile widow Flynn Kile sparked anger from St. Louis manager Tony La Russa who urged severe consequences for the prankster. Station owner says action not taken. autopsy cited heart artery blockage as cause of Kile’s June 22 death in Chicago hotel.
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