NHL stars seek work in Europe amid lockout turmoil
Jari Kurri and Teemu Selanne join Jokerit Helsinki during the NHL labor dispute as IIHF reverses a ban on NHL players performing in Europe. Kurri and Selanne practice with Jokerit ahead of a key game vs IFK, while other stars like Varvio and Makela explore European stints. The lockout stretches into its 18th day with stalled talks between Bettman and Goodenow.
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Tig Tikkanen
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Gary Bettman
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Mikko Makela
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Wives of
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Mike Barnett
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East Carolina visits alma mater Tulsa in homecoming test
ECU coach Steve Logan says emotional homecoming is unlikely as his Pirates travel to Skelly Stadium to face Tulsa in a 7 p.m. EDT showdown. Tulsa under Dave Rader aims to rebound from 2-4 while ECU contends with minor injuries, including Walter Scott and Willie Brookins potentially returning.
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Duke Eyes Bowl Bid After Nearby Win Over Clemson
Duke coach Fred Goldsmith, in his first year, says a 7-0 start should entice bowls despite Wake Forest looming. Duke rose to No. 20 after a 19-13 victory over Clemson, with strong special teams and a late punt block return fueling the comeback and shaping confidence for postseason possibilities.
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Alou wins NL manager of the year with Expos but Seville World Series eludes
Felipe Alou, reaching 27 of 28 first place votes, is named NL manager of the year as his Montreal Expos, led by Moises Alou and Wil Cordero, post strong season before the strike halted playoff progress. He expresses pride in player development and regrets missing the playoffs.
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Montreal
Mel Rojas
Baseball Writers Association of America
Cincinnati
Davey Johnson
Baltimore Orioles
Houston
Terry Collins
Green
Barry Bonds
Moises Alou
Larry Walker
Marquis Grissom
Wil Cordero
Ken
Dennis Martinez
Delino DeShields
Rudd Fined After Charlotte Crash Appeals Panel Rules
Charlotte AP An appeals panel upheld NASCAR's fine on driver owner Ricky Rudd for rear ending Jeff Gordon with 10 laps left at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The three man panel, drawn from the 21 member Fleet Stock, considered case by case factors and variables in setting the penalty. Rudd, fifth in the Winston Cup standings, argued NASCAR was inconsistent in such fines. Gary Nelson defended the case by stating penalties depend on each incident's specifics.
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Cubs fire Trebelhorn after one year as manager
Chicago the Cubs oust Trebelhorn after Ed Lynch replaces Larry Himes. Lynch says Trebelhorn’s abrupt dismissal came during a morning meeting at Wrigley Field as the organization seeks its own direction with president Andy MacPhail and contenders like Tony Muser.
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Milwaukee
Owners and players to meet in Washington after 5 1/2 weeks
Baseball talks resume in Washington as owners and players prepare for their first bargaining session in over a month and a half. The sides remain split on free agent rules while mediator W J User facilitates. Seventeen players seek free agency but four are rejected for insufficient service time, including Greg Harris and Chris Gwynn. Union official Eugene Orza says the position will be challenged, though forum is undecided.
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W.J. User
Kansas City
Greg Harri
Los Angeles
Chris Gwynn
Eugene Orza
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