Parity reshapes baseball as small markets bite back
The piece argues Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins illustrate the struggle of small markets amid costly contracts and declining national TV audiences. It notes postseasons lack marquee matchups, with Detroit Texas and St. Louis Milwaukee in a scarce star-powered lineup, while fans debate ratings and pace of the game.
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Browns' Shurmur navigates 4 games of a rookie season
Browns coach Pat Shurmur checks in at 2-2 after four regular-season games highlighted by a fluke loss, a stalled play, strep sidelining Peyton Hillis, and a home blowout. He praises the defense and vows to improve while facing Oakland, Houston and San Francisco looming.
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Ohio State NCAA case fuels defense of players
The Ohio State football program faces NCAA sanctions amid claims by lawyer Larry James that documentation exonerates or reduces guilt for suspended players including DeVier Posey. James provided records to The Associated Press while the NCAA defends its actions as accurate and fair amid a dispute over improper benefits and timelines.
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Johnson wins at Kansas Speedway to boost Cup title bid
Jimmie Johnson, after a tough final practice, converted a late surge into a dominant victory at Kansas Speedway. He led 197 laps, held off Kasey Kahne in a green white checkered finish, and moved closer to a sixth straight Cup title while tying Rusty Wallace for eighth on the career wins list. Rick Hendrick marked his 199th team win.
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