PGA John Deere Classic heads to Illinois tee time
The PGA Tour arrives in Illinois for the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. Also today the LPGA starts the Sybase Big Apple Classic at Wykagyl Country Club New Rochelle NY amid a Cubs Cardinals three-game series at Busch Stadium and a King and His Court exhibition in Marion for Special Olympics with 7 p.m. game time.
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Leiter signs extension to finish career with Mets
Notable pitcher Al Leiter agreed to an $18 million two year extension with the New York Mets, ending trade talk and anchoring stability as the team pushes for a playoff berth in a season facing potential work stoppage. Leiter cited family security and continuity as key factors in staying with the Mets.
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Different Ichiro Dominating Ichiro Different Ichiro
Ichiro Suzuki silenced doubters with easy dominance on these shores. He appeared on Sports Illustrated cover during All-Star break and shrugged off the jinx. The Mariners star batted .390 with 56 stolen bases, 242 hits, and elite throwing, earning Rookie of the Year as a historic debut.
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Ichiro Suzuki rises as a confident two year star in America
The piece notes Ichiro Suzuki’s 2002 season stats of .358 with 5 homers and 32 RBIs plus 24 steals, following a .350 average with 8 homers and 69 RBIs and 56 steals in 2001. It highlights his MVP in a season and compares him to Fred Lynn. The article emphasizes his language barrier, evolving persona, and new groove with rap music from Mike Cameron as he grows more comfortable in the United States.
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Rueter finds his groove for Giants over Cardinals
San Francisco pitcher Kirk Rueter ended a slump with 7 1 3 innings of two earned runs on six hits guiding the Giants to a 6-4 win over St. Louis. Rich Aurilia collected two hits and Robb Nen earned the save as SF moved to 2nd in the NL West, while Andy Benes took the loss.
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Ozzie Smith Hall of Fame Inductee From 1982 Cardinal Trade
ST LOUIS AP Ozzie Smith became a Hall of Fame shortstop after a pivotal trade from San Diego to St Louis before the 1982 season. Whitey Herzog praised his defense and clutch hitting, noting the long, winning run with the Cardinals through 1987 and the 1982 championship.
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Armstrong eyes fourth Tour title after tough 16th stage
Lance Armstrong holds a commanding lead after finishing third in stage 16, with Michael Boogerd winning and Joseba Beloki second. The Texan extends his overall margin to 5:06 as the Tour nears its end, though he warns of a difficult final mountain day and cites past fatigue from the Col de Joux-Plane.
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