Marlins sweep Astros to extend home winning streak
Florida's Joe Robbie Stadium hosts a 6-4 Marlins victory as Miami extends its club record home win streak to 14, while Houston endures an 11th straight loss. Gary Sheffield and Charles Johnson return from the disabled list, and Terry Pendleton drives in five runs as the Marlins push to close the gap in the wild-card race.
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Gary Sheffield
Charles Johnson
Terry Pendleton
Detroit
Houston
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Dave Magadan
Tired Havelock volleyball team defeats Devilpups
Havelock Ram volleyball coach Tracy Fahl said the team was sluggish after a Davidson College weekend tournament but beat Lejeune 15-12 15-11 13-15 15-3 at Havelock High. Michele Sturm and Michelle Sweeney contributed key serves and blocks as Havelock eyes New Bern clash.
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Olazabal Faldo chosen for Europe's Ryder Cup team
Bernard Gallacher named Nick Faldo and Jose Maria Olazabal as wild cards for Europe’s 12-man Ryder Cup squad, aiming to reclaim the cup at Rochester New York September 22 to 24. Gallacher warned Lanny Wadkins of expected pressure as U S captain during the biennial matches while stressing Europe’s strength and focus on capturing the cup.
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Lanny Wadkins
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Oak Hill
European Ryder Cup Picks Stir Debate as Olazabal Chosen
Europe confirms its 10 players with Seve Ballesteros and Bernhard Langer set for eighth Ryder Cup appearances. Olazabal replaces Woosnam, citing form and countryman ties, while Scotland’s Montgomerie Torrance Rocca and Langer headline the lineup alongside two rookies Per-Ulrik Johansson and Philip Walton. The U.S. roster features Strange, Couples, Crenshaw, Mickelson and others.
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Sweden
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Ireland
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Duke Faces Florida State Challenge in Seminole Run Game
Duke coach Goldsmith previews a tough test against Florida State tailback Warrick Dunn after Dunn rushed for 1,026 yards last season, while Duke relies on six returning starters on offense and eight on defense to seize opportunities and upset the Seminoles.
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Wolfpack Hope To Fix Past Mistakes Against Thundering Herd
NC State coach Chuck Amato notes 1993 game against Marshall was error ridden and aims for focus this time. Off field issues linger after five players allegedly barged into a basketball player’s apartment, assaulting another player and a woman. Four players remain on notice with potential sanctions if found guilty in September hearings.
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Indians Clinch Tie For Second-Half Division Title
Kinston edged Durham 1-0 in seven scoreless DeLaMara innings. Patricio Claudio walked with the bases loaded in the ninth to score the winning run as Kinston (34-28) clinched a tie for the Southern Division second half, while DeLaMara and MauricChristmas matched zeroes through seven.
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Panthers Rework Backfield After Foster Won't Play
Capers cites Foster's hesitancy to practice while evaluating three preseason games. Foster rushed 22, 31, and 9 yards on nine, seven, and six carries with a 2.8 yard average. Randy Baldwin steps in as caretaker back as Panthers add Derrick Moore to bolster the position.
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Jaguars name Beuerlein starting QB for opener
Sun Journal reports Jaguars coach Tom Coughlin will start Steve Beuerlein at quarterback in Sunday's opener against the Houston Oilers, with Beuerlein having led in exhibition play and Brunell unaware of the decision. The piece also notes fines for Seahawks players for eating hot dogs on the sidelines and other NFL roster moves.
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