Royals bullpen collapses as Blue Jays edge Royals 5-4
In Kansas City, Toronto beat the Royals 5-4 as Brad Rigby walked in the decisive run in the eighth. Green hit a two-run homer, Alvin Morman took the loss, Paul Quantrill earned the win, and Billy Koch closed with a save. Jed Hansen homered for KC, Damon and Hansen had three hits.
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Gordon Still Sees Upside Despite Series Struggles
Jeff Gordon, fourth in the standings with five season wins, remains hopeful for a fifth straight Southern 500 at Darlington. He marks a good year overall, notes the point system punishes bad finishes, and aims to win the oldest stock car race while racing the track rather than rivals. Dale Jarrett praises Gordon’s Darlington success as the two South Carolina figures reflect on Ned Jarrett’s legacy.
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Former QB Art Schlichter faces new gambling charges
Ex NFL quarterback Art Schlichter was released from prison but faces four misdemeanor illegal gambling counts for allegedly placing bets from a prison pay phone. He is due in court Tuesday and could face up to 180 days and $1,000 per count if convicted.
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McGwire ties for 14th as Brewers upset Cardinals in 11
Mark McGwire hit his 53rd and 54th to pull within three of Sammy Sosa, but Milwaukee rallied to beat St. Louis 5-4 in 11 innings. The Cardinals failed to protect a 3-0 lead as Ricky Battalico blew the save in the ninth, and Rocky Coppinger earned the win with two scoreless innings.
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Lemieux Becomes NHL Owner Of Pittsburgh Penguins
Mario Lemieux finalized a 95 million bankruptcy sale to acquire the Penguins making him the first retired player to own a major sports team he also cut ticket prices and created cheaper family seating while Craig Patrick runs hockey operations and SMG invests 5 million with Lemieux paying 1.5 million in arena debts leading to a Pittsburgh stay.
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