Raiders air attack leads Oakland to top AFC
Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon presides over a potent aerial attack aided by Tim Brown and Jerry Rice. Gannon threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns in a 38 28 win over Denver, boosting his rating to 98.7 as Oakland moves 6 1 atop the conference.
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New Mexico State Runs Past Nanooks in Exhibition
James Moore posts 13 points and 10 rebounds to lift New Mexico State to a 102-61 win over Alaska Fairbanks in an exhibition. Six players reach double figures as the Aggies sprint to a 12-4 start and hold a 51-28 halftime edge.
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Pacers Beat 76ers Behind Rose and ONeal
Jalen Rose scored 26 and Jermaine ONeal 22 to lift the Indiana Pacers over the winless Philadelphia 76ers. Derrick Coleman had 25 and Speedy Claxton 23 for Philadelphia while Iverson McKie and Snow were injured. The 76ers fall to 0-4 to start the season.
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V Ball Fans Question City Middle School Finals Attendance
A Roswell observer notes lower turnout at the city middle school girls finals than expected. He cites active parent support but disengaged students, suggesting absence of Goddard football players and a “Braves Syndrome” may dampen enthusiasm as state hopes loom for Goddard Hagerman and Dexter teams in the county.
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MLB Owners mull contraction of two teams amid stadium woes
Selig declined to confirm exact eliminations but indicated two clubs likely face contraction. Fehr criticized the move as unilateral and harmful to the sport, while Montreal and Minnesota were cited as potential targets. Discussions included relocation and realignment options with no cities deemed ready to receive a moved club.
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