Gonzalez Named AL Player of Week After Strong Stretch
Texas outfielder Juan Gonzalez earned the American League Player of the Week honor after a six game run in which he batted .519 with six runs, four doubles, one triple and two homers. He posted a 0.963 slugging percentage and a 0.517 on base. Through Monday he was batting .313 with 41 homers and 149 RBIs, leading the AL.
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Lindros, Flyers shake on deal
Eric Lindros and the Philadelphia Flyers reached a handshake one year extension agreement that could keep the star center with the team through the 1999 2000 season. Carl Lindros announced terms with team chairman Ed Snider while Flyers officials were not available for comment.
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Bengals release Brumfield after injury settlement
Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Scott Brumfield agreed to an injury settlement and becomes a free agent after a neck recovery and a torn ACL in the season's opening training camp. Browns president Mike Brown confirmed Brumfield will take the settlement.
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Lerner lands new Cleveland Browns ownership in record deal
Alfred Lerner won the bid to own the reconstituted Cleveland Browns paying 530 million dollars with stadium costs. The deal, approved unanimously by NFL owners, follows Lerner’s role aiding the original Browns move to Baltimore and sets up a 280 million football stadium for the revived franchise with 41 000 personal seat licenses and upcoming league revenue considerations.
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Agassi Kucera clash ends with Kucera win after rain
No. 9 Karol Kucera defeated Andre Agassi 6-3 6-3 6-7 1-6 6-3 in a two day match halted by rain. Kucera advances to a quarterfinal versus top seed Pete Sampras, while Agassi exits Grand Slam play early. The match featured a tense mind game and a late surge as Kucera recovered from early errors to take the fifth set.
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Taxman blesses return of record breaking home run balls
IRS Backtracks on gift tax for fans who return McGwire and Sosa home run balls after guidance drew Capitol Hill criticism. Lawmakers mocked the idea while White House and baseball officials urged clarity. McGwire tied with Maris at 61, Sosa at 58, with potential value of later balls unclear.
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