Baseball Stoppage Looms as Talks Break Down
New York AP reports players and owners clash over salary caps amid a looming work stoppage. Fehr accuses management of undermining free agency. Ravitch remains hopeful but acknowledges a strike possibility. Talks resume Wednesday with mid-August to mid-September eyed for a walkout.
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Astros rally from 11-0 to tie NL record in win
The Houston Astros erased an 11-0 deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 15-12, marking the second 11-run comeback in NL history. Key hits from Bass Cedeno Felder and Caminiti fueled an 11-run sixth inning, while manager Terry Collins praised his team's resilience as four pitchers allowed the surge.
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Belle Corked Bat Suspension Stirs AL Battle
Albert Belle appeals a 10 day suspension for using a corked bat after it was found corked during x ray and sawed open. The Indians and White Sox fight for AL Central position as the case heads to Bobby Brown in New York on July 29.
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NBA back to business as usual after antitrust ruling
Federal Judge Kevin Duffy ruled the NBA salary cap and college draft lawful under antitrust law and urged bargaining. NBA deputy commissioner Russ Granik said players will return to the bargaining table to find a fair division of revenues. Buck Williams of the Portland Trail Blazers referenced negotiations after the ruling.
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Meola joins Jets as potential NFL placekicker
The New York Jets evaluated soccer star Tony Meola as a possible NFL placekicker. Jets GM Dick Steinberg praised his leg strength and potential, while coach Pete Carroll noted Meola is a raw talent who could learn from Nick Lowery, the Jets’ veteran kicker.
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