Morgantown braces for Ohio State invasion
Morgantown readers await No 1 Ohio State at No 12 West Virginia in a season opener tagged the game of the decade. Hotels and shelters are full as alumni flood from New Jersey to Florida, with tickets trading at sky-high prices and tourism surging despite mixed economic impact.
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Steamy Trojans topple Purdue in heat soaked Classic
USC beat Purdue 27-17 at the Pigskin Classic as temperatures near 118 degrees challenged players and fans. Carson Palmer replaced an ailing starter in the third, directing two second half TDs and a field goal to overturn a 17-10 deficit. Chad Morton sealed the win with a 13 yard score as the Trojans shutdown Purdue after a 14-7 first quarter.
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Drew Brees
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Sampras and rivals shape U S Open title chase
As the U S Open opens Sampras eyes a potential 12th major to join Emerson. Fostered by Rios Agassi and Rafter the field tests Sampras amid press for a Grand Slam. On the women's side Venus Hingis Davenport lead seeds while Seles Graf seek to redefine careers amid personal hurdles. Capriati draws Novotna in early rounds.
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Switzerland
Lindsey Davenport
Monica Seles
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Germany
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Chang Wins MBS Title at Longwood in Brookline
Michael Chang captured his first title of the year with a straight sets win over Paul Haarhuis 6 3 6 4 at the MFS Pro Championships in Brookline Massachusetts. The 4th seed endured a tough season drop to 22nd and several injuries but remained upbeat about the comeback.
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Mirer released as teams trim rosters to 43
Rick Mirer, once seen as a future star, was cut by the Chicago Bears as NFL teams reduce rosters. Cincinnati kept Jeff Blake despite trade rumors, while other veterans including Larry Brown, Cary Blanchard, Horace Copeland, Seth Joyner and Brett Conway were released or moved.
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New England
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Karelin Defeats Ghaffari for 286-Pound World Title in Sweden
In GAVLE Sweden Alexander Karelin of Russia pinned Matt Ghaffari of the United States to win the 286 pound Greco Roman world title. Karelin, unbeaten internationally, defeated Ghaffari in a rematch of the Atlanta Olympic gold medal bout by 1-0 in overtime. Ghaffari, from Avon Lake, earns his fourth World or Olympic medal in Greco Roman, the most for a U.S. wrestler.
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