ECU Faces Duke In Opener After Maryland Throttle
ECU coach Steve Logan expects Duke to bring the same straight ahead attack that overwhelmed Maryland 49 16. Duke star Robert Baldwin ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns while Duke coach Fred Goldsmith cautions against overconfidence. Marcus Crandell seeks to rebound from last season injury as ECU eyes an opening win at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.
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Union proposes tax plan to replace salary cap in World Series crisis
The World Series faces cancellation as striking players offer a payroll tax of 1.5 to 2 percent and a 1.22 percent revenue tax, plus 25 percent gate revenue sharing, hoping clubs will accept over a salary cap. Twenty-one teams must approve any deal, with managers and owners split on the proposal as talks stall.
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Stich happy not being noticed at US Open
Fourth seed Michael Stich advances to the semifinals at the U S Open with a straight sets victory over Jonas Bjorkman. He will face Karel Novacek in the next round as Andre Agassi and Todd Martin prepare for a potential American finalist. The women's semifinals feature Steffi Graf vs Jana Novotna and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario against Gabriela Sabatini.
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South Africa
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Pirates seek 3-1 start after Duke battle preview
Sun Journal sports columnist Ken Buday analyzes East Carolina’s odds after a stunning Duke win over Maryland. He ponders if ECU can start 3-1, notes Duke’s running defense gap, Crandell’s inexperience, and a potential high scoring clash. He cautions on defense and suggests a decisive Duke test.
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Clemson NC State clash tests offensive progress
No. 22 Clemson and North Carolina State, both slow starters against weaker foes, prepare at Memorial Stadium for a key ACC matchup after a mixed start. Clemson seeks more passing rhythm from quarterback Patrick Sapp while NC State relies on Terry Harvey and Eddie Goines as Eddie Goines climbs the program all time receptions list.
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