Texans lose Boselli for year with shoulder injury
Texans place Tony Boselli on injured reserve after multiple shoulder surgeries ending his season. The veteran tackle, a cornerstone pick in the expansion draft, says he remains confident he will return to football despite this setback. He played three games for Jacksonville last season before shoulder injuries sidelined him.
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Brackens retires season with Jaguars knee injury
Jacksonville Jaguars place all time sack leader Tony Brackens on injured reserve to allow knee surgery ending a season in which he played five games, with 16 tackles and one sack. Coach Tom Coughlin praised his perseverance yet noted shrinking confidence in the knee. In Seattle, Terrell Owens starred for San Francisco with a 37 yard score and signed the ball for a friend after the play.
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White Sox Cut Frank Thomas Salary With Diminished Skills Clause
The Chicago White Sox invoked a diminished skills clause to reduce Frank Thomas base pay to 250,000 and defer about 9.7 million over 10 years. Thomas must decide within seven days whether to become a free agent, with possible extensions discussed. Agents were unavailable for comment.
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Cubs Seek Best Manager as Hendry Screens Candidates
Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry will not rush the managerial search. He planned talks with Arizona bench coach Bob Melvin and has interviewed Ken Macha, Fredi Gonzalez, and Buck Showalter, while noting no deadline and a focus on the best fit amid a disappointing season.
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Angels Reach World Series After Long Bitter History
The Anaheim Angels finally reach the World Series, turning around a curse plagued past marked by tragic deaths and losses. Fans flood the ballpark as Tim Salmon recalls years of emptiness and frustration while the team embraces a new era under manager Mike Scioscia.
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Cardinals lament Rolen absence in brutal NLCS loss
Cardinals veteran Scott Rolen missed the NLCS with a left shoulder sprain. The team notes his absence changing the lineup and defense, while manager Tony La Russa deflects blame and focuses on next season with optimism about J.D. Drew and Isringhausen leading a return to contention. The series featured Morris injuries, offense stymied by Schmidt, and bullpen struggles, ending with a World Series dream unrealized.
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