Earnhardt Magic Fades As Daytona Gears Up For Tribute
Daytona sets noon starting positions after an afternoon storm washed out qualifying for the summer race. Fans and drivers reflect on Dale Earnhardt’s impact, noting the sport’s loss of its most colorful independent figure. Officials plan a large banner tribute and a postrace fireworks display to honor Earnhardt while Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains private.
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Diop Recuperates as Free Agency Opens This Week
Diop reports full recovery from a winter foot injury and will not miss prep time. The team plans to sign second round pick Trepagniey and shifts focus to free agency starting July 18, with Brown Gatling Jackson and Weatherpoon shopping as top targets. Other free agents on the market include Webber Finley Anderson Robinson Houston Olajuwon and Mutombo, who recently re-signed with Philadelphia.
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Indians clash with Red Sox fans cue boos at Jacobs Field
Cleveland players faced taunts as Manny Ramirez returned to his former ballpark and Dave Burba heard a chorus of boos after a rough Boston outing. Paul Shuey and Charlie Manuel defended the crowd’s role, saying booing is part of the game and players must develop thick skins. Burba’s rotation status was tied to his struggles as the Indians chase renewed success since 1995.
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Indians Notes: Crew eyeing lineup amid injuries and recalls
Indians manager Manuel backs Chris Assenheimer as a starter for now while Jaret Wright travels for an MRI on his shoulder. Juan Gonzalez returns after calf trouble as Ellis Burks, Eddie Taubensee, and others deal with injuries. Conroy debuts as a hopeful on the heels of a First-Year Player Draft signing, with Langston coordinating Tribe Jam at Nautica and Paul Simon visiting Gund Arena.
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Rocker's Bases Loaded Walk Sparks Boston Win
In a tense ninth inning, Rocker walked in a run after loading the bases with intentional walks. Jose Offerman delivered a go ahead two run single for Boston as Bartolo Colon pitched well into the seventh. Juan Gonzalez drove in three for Cleveland with a 22nd homer, but Ramirez went 5-for-13 without an RBI.
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Colon Shines but Sox Rally Tops Indians in Cleveland
Bartolo Colon delivered one of his best outings of the year at Jacobs Field, striking out batters and keeping Boston hitless into the seventh. A natural no hitter chance faded as Manny Ramirez broke it up with a double, and Chris Stynes’ single plated Ramirez, while Nixon’s two-run shot in the eighth sealed a 5-4 Boston win.
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