LaRussa questions substance in World Series flap
The Tigers and Cardinals clash over a smudge on Kenny Rogers hand at Busch Stadium. La Russa questioned it, umpires inspected and Rogers defended mud resin and sweat as common grip aids, with Game 3 set and Carpenter facing Robertson in cool conditions.
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Big 12 players of the week and pivotal late plays
Baylor quarterback Shawn Bell, Missouri safety David Overstreet and Texas kicker Ryan Bailey earned Big 12 players of the week honors after Bell threw for 394 yards and five TDs in a comeback win over Kansas. Overstreet's 41 yard fumble return TD and Bell's late 22 yard field goal highlighted Texas’ 22-20 win over Nebraska.
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Spikers: Ottawa Sweeps With Strong Attacks and Defense
Ottawa volleyball dominated in a straight set win led by Al legra Shaw 11 kills and .400 hitting, Heck 10 kills, and Laura Jean nin with 16 digs. Oberzan praised improved defense enabling aggressive serving as Ottawa moved to 9-5 in ECAC and eyes late-season matches.
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Giants take NFC East lead with win over Cowboys
New York Giants dominate Dallas 36 22 on Monday night. Eli Manning passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns as Michael Strahan records two sacks to reach 132 1/2 in his career. Tiki Barber runs for 114 yards while rookie Kevin Dockery adds a 96 yard interception return for a score. Cowboys bench Bledsoe after an early pick and Romo compiles mixed plays amid costly errors.
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Herald Phone Trivia Challenge opens in Ottawa sports pages
The Ottawa Herald introduces the Herald Phone Trivia Challenge a new feature for sports fans. Readers can answer trivia questions using cell phones with questions appearing on Page 2 and in the sports section.
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Ottawa University Soccer Players Earn All-Conference Honors
Ottawa University football soccer picks included Gordon Temple as a second team midfielder on the men s squad with Jarod Sigmund and Jacob Eaton named honorable mentions. The Lady Braves collected four honorable mentions in Jara Vance Anni Quarando Erin Prudence and Erinn Carl.
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Trio wins senior scramble at Hickory Hollow golf course
Tim Jones, Eldon McCurdy and Karen Crosby won Monday's senior scramble with a minus three at Hickory Hollow. John Lovgren and Rick Crawford were the closest to the pin winners, finishing near the hole.
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Hasselbeck to Miss Weeks After Knee Injury
Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will miss at least three weeks with a strained right medial collateral ligament after an MRI confirmed the knee injury. He criticized Minnesota's E.J. Henderson for rolling into his leg during Sunday's loss to the Vikings.
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