XFL faces collapse as ratings plummet in TV debut
Chronicle Telegram sports columnist Dan Coughlin argues the XFL failed to deliver on its hype. NBC's Saturday night experiments drew shrinking audiences from 9.5 to 2.9 as fans labeled the league bad football and doomed to fade after a brief splash.
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Baseball Transactions Log Notes Several One Year Deals
A stream of baseball contract reports shows multiple teams agreeing to one year terms. RHP Matt Wise, LHP Davis, and RHP Mike Johnson among others secure single season deals. The Mariners Angels Rays and Rays factions are listed with various players on tentative terms.
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High School Scores and College Basketball Results
In scores from the state and region, FOR THE RECORD reports high school teams with wins and losses, including Tennessee and Morehead State matchups. College results feature American, Stony Brook, Syracuse, and others with point totals, plus tournament notes and conference play results across the midwest.
Tuesday Horse Racing Results Highlight Evening Card
Results show Colbys Future paid 30.60 to win with 5.40 5.80. Dayton driven by W Case Jr and Amber F Sanete tied to multiple payoffs. Third went to Will Come Over with Solar Duty and Frenzied Giant. Fourth featured Classic Sam and Goldenshot with rising exotics. Six through eight featured Pine Drive Ceasor and Magical Jazz, with Kosmos and Cam’s Black Mag among others. Handle reported at 11 with attendance 2345.
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Thomas retires as Bills star Thurman Thomas signs one day deal
Thurman Thomas, Bills all time leading rusher, signs a one day contract and retires with family and former teammates present at the team facility. The ceremony included Jim Kelly and Bills draft GM Bill Polian.
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Vizquel seeks fair extension with Indians after strong season
Omar Vizquel hopes to sign a six year extension with Cleveland, saying a fair deal is desired and expressing a wish to finish his career with the Indians. The shortstop praised his 1997 season, noting a tie for the AL record with 95 consecutive errorless games and an eighth Gold Glove.
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Elyria 9-12 lost to Southview 79 73 as Arthur and Quinn combined for key 3s. Elyria was without Morse and Sims due to discipline and injury and suffered 22 turnovers while Southview pulled 38 33 in rebounds. Two Pioneers fouled out. Daly and five others return next season.
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College basketball and NBA action listed for tonight
Sports radio schedule lists college games including Amherst versus North Olmsted and North Carolina State at 10 30 pm. NBA features Miami Heat at Peace Officers Arena. NHL coverage includes Detroit Red Wings versus Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Phoenix Coyotes at Columbus Blue Jackets with hockey coming from ESPN networks. Also World Cup Qualifier Mexico versus United States from Columbus at 7 30 p m.
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Cavaliers fall to Raptors 101 89 in Cleveland loss
Cavaliers lose 101 89 as Toronto routs Cleveland led by Carter’s 32 points and Peterson’s 7 10 from three. Miller and Lamond Murray each score 16 for Cleveland while Harpring returns after 25 games out with an ankle injury. Vince Carter and Morris Peterson power Toronto with big third quarter surge and Toronto holds 10 point edge late.
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Backup goalie leads Bruins past Coyotes 7 4 in Tuesday clash
John Grahame earned his first win backing up injured Dafoe as the Boston Bruins beat the Phoenix Coyotes 7 4. Grahame stopped 22 shots while Bill Guerin added a goal and two assists for Boston and Cameron Mann contributed an empty net goal with two assists.
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