Perfect 10 for Canes UM needs 2 games against Gators to extend record regional run
For the second consecutive year, and the fourth time since Jim Morris began coaching baseball at the University of Miami in 1994, the Canes eliminated the University of Florida in an NCAA regional. BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN / sdegnan@herald.com
Griese set for release today Agent put off contract talks in anticipation
The Denver Broncos are expected to release former starting quarterback Brian Griese today, but agent Ralph Cindrich said he has avoided much contact with potential suitors for the one-time Pro Bowl player. BY JASON COLE / jcole@herald.com
Spaniards Costa and Ferrero advance to quarters
The Spanish translators in the French Open interview room had a busy Monday as Chilean Fernando Gonzalez, Argentinian Guillermo Coria and Spaniards Juan Carlos Ferrero and Albert Costa advanced to the quarterfinals. By MICHELLE KAUFMAN / mkaufman@herald.com
Ducks a perfect fit for Ozolinsh Ex-Panther thriving on less ice time
When Anaheim got defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh from the Panthers days before the All-Star Game, Ozolinsh had been a $5 million- per-season disappointment for two consecutive teams. BY DAVID J. NEAL / dneal@herald.com
REDS 9, MARLINS 6 No recovering from Pavano's nine-run outing
The Carl Pavano who was hammered by the Reds on Sunday looked nothing like the Carl Pavano who humbled the Expos six days earlier. He pulled a Jekyll-and-Hyde, going from a complete-game gem in one start to setting a club record for most runs given up by a Marlins pitcher at Pro Player Stadium in his next. BY CLARK SPENCER / cspencer@herald.com
Baseball's umpires need help. Understand that, for starters. The problem
is they don't understand that because they don't think they are wrong. Ever.
Make that ever times 10. dlebatard@herald.com
The Yankees beat the Red Sox the other day on a ninth-inning, bases-loaded
walk, although it would be as correct to say the Yankees won because of
a favorable umpire's call on a debatably close pitch. gcote@herald.com
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Seminoles at their best, win twice Defending champion Texas next
At the end of a trying weekend, Florida State was able to handle the pressure of elimination, the best efforts of nine South Alabama pitchers, and the fatigue that came with playing four games in 24 hours. BY COLLIN MICKLE / Herald Writer
COACHING CAROUSEL
Silas introduced as Cavaliers' coach
Paul Silas will coach the Cleveland Cavaliers, a young, struggling team that is expected to get much better with the addition of high school star LeBron James. By TOM WITHERS / Associated Press
Get Griese, sure, but Fiedler starts
Let's not cloud this. You didn't make the playoffs last year because of your backup quarterback. And now you have a chance to upgrade substantively at the position that most hurt you. COMMENTARY / DAN LE BATARD / dlebatard@herald.com
