Mets win over Cardinals produces lowest LCS TV ratings
New York Mets clinched a World Series berth with a 7-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, but Fox Sports reported the NLCS averaged a 6.2 rating, the league championship series' lowest ever. The broadcast lagged behind prior years and the 1999 NLCS benchmarks.
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Subway Series looms as Yankees meet Mets in World Series
The story outlines the upcoming Subway Series between the New York Yankees and Mets after Yankees clinched the ALCS with a 9-7 win over Seattle. It notes historic ties, key matchups like Piazza vs Clemens, and the Mets bid for their first title since 1986, with prior interleague history and notable managers and players involved.
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Yankee Spotlight Returns as El Duque Leads Night Start
Yankees trail the Mariners 4-0 in Seattle after a rally begins with Posada and ONeill. Halama falters early as New York fights back with Jeter and A Rod defense. A 39 minute seventh inning shifts momentum with Vizcaino and Paniagua keying a relief push.
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Mourning's kidney ailment clouds Hornets outlook
Hornets veteran players express concern as Alonzo Mourning misses the season with focal glomerulosclerosis. Coach Paul Silas calls it tough but hopes for a future return. Recasner returns to action after a hospital period and personal life events while Mashburn mulls a possible Mets vs Yankees World Series and team prospects.
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Pistons top Mavs in preseason thriller
Detroit113? Pistons guard Jerry Stackhouse led with 33 points as Detroit held off Dallas 99-98. Stackhouse hit 13 of 25 from the floor and scored six of Detroit’s final eight points to hand Dallas their first preseason loss. Bucks 95 Nuggets 83. Ray Allen 26 points helped Milwaukee improve to 3-1 while Sam Cassell and Lindsey Hunter added 10 each. Indiana beat Minnesota 96-93 as Jermaine O Neal blocked a late shot and iced it with two foul shots. Magic 99 Nets 94. Grant Hill debuted for Orlando returning from injury. Nets forward Keith Van Horn broke his left leg.
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Jordan Returns to Chicago for Preseason Watch
Michael Jordan visits the United Center for Wizards exhibition, greeting fans and former Bulls teammates while denying any plans to return to playing. The day also covers Detroit Pistons trading Lou Vaught to Dallas for Dana Barros and Ansa Sesay, plus Karl Malone limping off with a knee sprain in Salt Lake City as Utah beat Cleveland.
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Mavs Exercise Option On Nowitzki For 2001 02
Dallas reports the Mavericks exercised their option on Dirk Nowitzki for the 2001 02 season. The seven foot forward from Germany averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while playing all 82 games last season. He averaged 8.2 points and 3.4 rebounds as a rookie in 1998 99.
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Bass reshapes Hornets roster with Davis pick and new blood
Charlotte general manager Bass defends choosing Davis after his knee concerns, praising his readiness and noting the heavy roster overhaul. He cites veterans Recasner Wesley and Brown, rookie Magloire, and plans limited comment on future extensions as 10 new players join the team this year.
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