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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2000
Page
12
Sammy Sosa blasted a two run homer off Gene Stechschulte in the sixth, becoming the third player to homer in three different seasons. He had 66 homers in 1998 and 63 last year, joining Babe Ruth and Mark McGwire among the few to reach the feat.
Indiana University president Myles Brand and his wife Peg Brand have faced fear and displacement since the firing of basketball coach Bob Knight. Peg Brand urged an end to threats tied to Knight’s firing and noted she has taught with a police guard present.
Indiana coach Bob Knight's former contract restrictions are under challenge as his lawyer Russell Yates says they will negotiate or litigate over clauses that require forfeiture of deferred pay if he joins a Division I program in Indiana, Kentucky, or any Big Ten school after leaving.
Deidra Lane, already charged with murdering her NFL running back husband Fred Lane, has been arrested on bank larceny charges. She is held in Mecklenburg County Jail as a federal prisoner after posting bail of $100,000 in August. Prosecutors say she shot Lane to collect a $5 million life insurance policy.
Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy says trade chatter around Patrick Ewing is routine and he expects the team to rise above offseason speculation. He notes every year brings names in rumors, with Ewing as the longtime franchise player.
Minnesota hockey fans warmly welcome the NHL return as the Minnesota Wild sell out the Oct 11 home opener at the Xcel Energy Center. Tickets for the 18,600-seat arena moved quickly after more than 12,000 season tickets were sold, with VP Steve Griggs noting overwhelming fan support.
Former NFL coach Mary Levy now Fox sports commentator calls Gunther Cunningham very intense. She notes the Chiefs 17-14 overtime defeat to the Titans and adds he rarely looks happy, even when winning, likening it to the Firestone CEO’s expression.
Syracuse University fans debate Troy Nunes as the new quarterback after Donovan McNabb’s departure. The 20 year old, 156 pound signal caller faces mixed opinions as he assumes the role, promising a connect the dots passing style while critics worry about the transition. Community chatter grows across Carrier Dome seats and radio shows as Nunes eyes the season ahead.
Syracuse coach Paul Pasqualoni speaks during a bye week interview about criticism, the team’s steadiness, and his long commitment. He notes a 76-32-1 career mark, seven bowl appearances, and a 5-2 current record, while reflecting on losses to Cincinnati and expectations for the program.
The Sydney Games delivered highs and lows with record swims by Ian Thorpe and Jenny Thompson, while Juan Antonio Samaranch mourned his wife Mara Teresa Salisachs Rowe as news of her death emerged. Weightlifting faced expulsion for drugs, and Canadian Simon Whitfield won the first Olympic triathlon gold.
Derek Mellor and Josh Phelan, senior football and cross country rivals at Chittenango, debate which sport is tougher as their teams chase sectional titles. Mellor backed state semifinalist football credentials while Phelan highlighted a cross country state meet pedigree. The互 piece notes last season's successes fueling the discussion.
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