Vaughn Deal Shuffles Padres Yankees In High Profile Trade
Kenny Rogers and Mariano Duncan exit George Steinbrenner’s dugout as Greg Vaughn heads to the New York Yankees in a swap that also transfers minor leaguers and defers salary. Pending physicals determine final terms while San Diego aims to stabilize left field and remain NL West contenders.
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Mariano Duncan
George Steinbrenner
Greg Vaughn
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Duncan
Yankees
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Chris Clark
Padres
Kevin Athorne
New York
San Diego
Pei
Toronto
Nevada bill would seize boxers purses for fouls and bites
Nevada lawmakers debated SB488 to empower the Nevada Athletic Commission to seize all or portions of a boxer's purse for biting opponents and other fouls. The bill divided purse proceeds among state funds and the commission, with varying Senate and Assembly provisions reflecting a rocky path through the legislature. Senator Mark James cited the Tyson Holyfield incident as context for stricter penalties. current rules allow up to 10 percent or $250,000.
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Las Vegas
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Thomas to miss All-Star game due to sore rib muscles
Chicago White Sox first baseman Frank Thomas will skip the All-Star game to rest a sore rib. He declined the AL reserve offer before Chicago beat Boston 6 5. Trainer Herm Schneider said he needed extra time to recover and risked further injury if he played.
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White Sox
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Jays rookie Escobar pitches Blue Jays past Yankees 1 0
Kelvin Escobar allowed one hit over the final four innings in relief to earn his first major league win. Juan Guzman tamed New York for five innings before Orlando Merced homered off Cone in the sixth as Toronto won 1-0 at SkyDome.
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Toronto
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Pye
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Mariano Rivera
Torre
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Merced
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Syth
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Leonard Leads Western Open Chart With Four Stroke Edge
Leonard shot 64 to build a two stroke edge in windy Cog Hill round. Woods struggled with low intensity though still four behind, while Hulbert Bradley and Sluman trailed by two. Sluman Delsing sat two back as leaders eye Sunday finish at Dubsdread course.
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Anaratde
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Leonard
Motorula
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Tommy Armour II
Sampras eyeing fourth Wimbledon crown as Hingis set for final
Pete Sampras overpowering Todd Woodbridge 6-2 6-1 7-6 in the semifinals at Wimbledon to extend his bid for a fourth title in five years and a 10th Grand Slam. Sampras leads Cedric Pioline in the final by the likeliest path, with Woodbridge praising his peerless grass play while Hingis and Jana Novotna prepared for the women's final.
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Hingis
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Roy Emerson
Richard Krajicek
Thalice
Pioline
Michael Stich
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Bob Riefekt
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