Lineup Pro golfers tee off Bell South Classic opener
The Lineup Pro golfers begin the Bell South Classic first round today as the last event before the Masters. The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener Friday. Saluki baseball travels to Peoria to play Illinois State in a four game MVC slate. SIU track splits, some to the Texas Relays, others to Southeast Missouri State All Sport Relays Friday.
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Romar Returns as Washington Coach Replacing Bender
Lorenzo Romar will coach Washington basketball returning to his alma mater, replacing Bob Bender who was asked to resign. Romar, Saint Louis University coach since 1999, announced the move in St. Louis after interviewing with athletic director Barbara Hedges. He played for Washington from 1978 to 1980 and posted a 93-88 coaching record, including 51-44 at Saint Louis.
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Michael Jordan Withdraws With Knee Injury For Season
Washington Wizards star Michael Jordan is placed on the injured list with a swollen right knee and says he will rest the knee, ending his season. He finishes with a 22.9-point average, his second lowest in a full season, and plans to return next year if health allows.
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Baseball Player Salaries in 2001 Pot 2 Standings
The list highlights top players and their reported salaries: Alex Rodriguez of Texas at 22 million dollars, Carlos Delgado of Toronto 19.4 million, Kevin Brown of Los Angeles 15.7 million, Manny Ramirez of Boston 15.4 million, Barry Bonds of San Francisco 15 million, Sammy Sosa of Chicago Cubs 15 million, Derek Jeter of the NY Yankees 14.6 million, Pedro Martinez of Boston 14 million, Shawn Green of Los Angeles 13.4 million, Randy Johnson of Arizona 13.3 million.
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Baseball salaries top $2 billion for first time
The AP study shows 849 players on opening rosters earned a total of $2.023 billion this year. Alex Rodriguez leads with $22 million, while the New York Yankees posted a payroll near $126 million, far ahead of Tampa Bay.
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Rockies Top Cards Behind Neagle and Walker Power
Denny Neagle pitched six solid innings and Larry Walker belted a three-run homer as the Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3. Garrett Stephenson struggled in his return, giving up six runs in four innings in chilly 45 degree weather, while Todd Zeile and Hollandsworth contributed key Rockies runs in a game the Cardinals opened by surrendering 10 runs to Mike Hampton in their season debut.
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Weber stays at SIU as Billikens eye sidelined coach
SIU coach Bruce Weber remains likely to stay after speculation he may coach Saint Louis. Rumors linked Weber with SLU as Lorenzo Romar left Saint Louis for Washington, but Weber appears set as SIU rebuilds with key returnees including Kent Williams Jeremiah Dearman and two red shirts.
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