Leyland Signs With Colorado Rockies Coach Seeks World Series
AP reports Jim Leyland agreed to a three year contract to manage the Colorado Rockies succeeding Don Baylor. Leyland said he chose Colorado to win a World Series and will work with Jerry McMor ris and Bob Gebhard as he goals for a title.
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49ers Owner Eddie DeBartolo Pleads Guilty in Extortion Case
Eddie DeBartolo Jr. pleaded guilty to failing to report an extortion scheme involving former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. He received probation and $1 million in penalties, and agreed to cooperate in future trials of Edwards and his son Stephen. No guarantees were made about his NFL ownership.
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Marshall players win MAC honors
Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington and Bowling Green tailback Godfrey Lewis shared MAC offensive player of the week honors. Marshall free safety Rogers Beckett was the defensive player of the week after making 10 tackles, an interception and two pass breakups in a 31-17 win over Miami of Ohio. Lewis rushed for 191 yards with a 66 yard TD run to spark a 35-7 Falcons win over Ohio. Pennington, from Knoxville, completed 25 of 45 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns in Marshall’s victory.
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Belanger, Orioles shortstop, dies at 54 in Baltimore
Mark Belanger, longtime Baltimore Orioles shortstop and eight time Gold Glove winner, died of lung cancer at 54. A heavy smoker, he battled illness for about a year after a career spanning 1965 to 1981 all with Baltimore, posting a .228 batting average while anchoring the defense.
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FiveYearOld Aces Par Three In Jackson Hole-In-One
Keith Long, age five, aced the par-3 fourth hole at 140 yards with a driver in Jackson Michigan. His father Bob and a family friend watched as the ball rolled to the flag. Keith said he can hit the ball well.
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Braves Emotions In October Question Amid NLCS
Atlanta faces San Diego in Game 1 at Turner Field as experts debate whether the Braves’ orderly, emotion-light approach limits them in October. Players like Leyritz and Smoltz discuss mindset, roster changes, and the shift in energy after back-to-back NLCS runs.
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Moss supports Vikings move atop NFC Central with rout of Packers
Randall Cunningham threw for 442 yards as Minnesota beat Green Bay 37-24 to improve to 5-0 and overtake the Packers at 4-1. Rookie Randy Moss dominated with five catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns, bolstering Minnesota’s defense and receiver corps led by Cris Carter and Jake Reed.
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Packers' bye week after crushing by Vikings in Green Bay
Green Bay suffers a 37 24 home loss to Minnesota ending a 29 game home win streak. Santana Dotson notes the setback as players start four days off before a Thursday night visit to Detroit. Derrick Mayes tears knee ligaments returning a punt. Doug Pederson out six weeks with a broken jaw. George Koonce hamstring, Jeff Thomason concussion, LeRoy Butler ankle sprain.
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