Rafter, Rusedski fall as Open champs exit Australian Open
Patrick Rafter loses his serve and volley edge to Alberto Berasategui in Melbourne, while Greg Rusedski also goes out to Todd Woodbridge. In the women's draw, 16-year-old Anna Kournikova beats Martina Hingis briefly before Hingis edges past in three sets to reach the round of 16 alongside Coetzer, Huber, Pierce, Sanchez Vicario, Hirak, and Sugiyama successes.
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Dodgers sign Montes to four year 36 million deal
Dodgers lock in Raul Mondesi on a 36 million four year pact ending with potential 60 million over six seasons. The outfielder will earn 5 million this season and 11 million in 2001, with a 2 million signing bonus and a 41 million fifth year option. Mondesi, a two time Gold Glove winner, batted .310 with 87 RBIs and 32 steals last season.
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Gibson shoots 266 to lead Phoenix Open by a stroke
New Orleans native Kelly Gibson fired a 9 under 133 total to hold a one stroke lead at the Phoenix Open, ahead of Vyay Singh and defending champion Steve Jones as Brent Geiberger with others waited to finish a delayed second round before the third round.
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DeLeone Faces Return to College Coaching Faith
George DeLeone signals a move back to Syracuse University after a stint with the San Diego Chargers. He stresses coaching white‑collar purity and personal authenticity over NFL perks, preferring the college game where his beliefs align with his profession.
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Vaie nets hat trick as Crunch rally ends in tie
Syracuse Crunch forward Lubomir Vaie returns from a broken wrist and scores three goals on Friday. But Hershey Bears rally with two late goals from Yves Sarault to force a 5 5 tie at the Onondaga County War Memorial as Syracuse preserves a six game unbeaten run. Dome adds a goal and two assists while Hrdina also features on the line. Bonin laments late meltdown.
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Packers Broncos ready for final NFL showdown
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Green Bay eyes a repeat title while Denver seeks its first win in four tries. John Elway faces pressure as fans weigh Holmgren's motivational tactics and monetary incentives from last year. NBC exits the billion dollar TV deal after 33 years as debate over instant replay returns to the fore.
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Injuries, suspensions thin Huskies before pivotal UConn trip
Before a top Big East clash at Syracuse, UConn faces major depth issues with Kevin Freeman out indefinitely and Antric Klaiber suspended. Khalid El-Amin is at 60 percent with a bruised leg, Monquenco Hardnett nursing a pulled groin, leaving Jake Voskuhl and Souleymane Wane as the only centers above 6-6. Calhoun notes nine scholarships remain as Syracuse counters with strong depth.
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