Sporting News, The
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Articles in August 30, 2004, issue of Sporting News, The
- The buzz
by Fritz Quindt - On deck: in the September 6 issue
by Matt Crossman - Caution: slow-moving pitcher: conditions usually are hazardous with a dawdler on the mound; a grip-it-and-rip-it tempo keeps hitters off-balance, fielders alert—and pitchers in a groove
by Stan McNeal - Matchup heaven & hell
- Rose in shades of gray
by Peter Bogdanovich - Sweet relief: with talent and a top-notch ride, Greg Biffle appeared to be on the banked track to stardom, but he wandered from one disappointment to another in his second season. He really needed his win at Michigan
by Mark McCarter - TSN 5: the 5 big races to watch this year 4 Sharpie 500: Saturday night race
- Closer: Selig has moved the sport forward, but the Yankees still lead the pack
by Todd Jones - Vital stat
by Fritz Quindt - Smells like teen spirit
by Fritz Quindt - For those breaks in the action, anecdotes are just the antidote
by Josh Lewin - 2004 Ad
by Dave Kindred - Low jinx
- Sosa might define himself in '04
by Richard Justice - Soundbitten
by Fritz Quindt - Do not adjust your set
by Fritz Quindt - Coming attractions
by Chris Bahr - Much has changed: it has been eight years since Team USA won the last World Cup. The Americans are determined to defend their title—and regain respect in international play—but if they do, it will be a surprise
by Kara Yorio - In Rudy they trust: the Rangers have a bond with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, whose impact is clear: no opposing pitcher dare mess with Texas' lineup
by Evan Grant - American idol: it's easy to get distracted when you're the next big thing in L.A. But USC quarterback Matt Leinart hasn't let the side effects of stardom change him—or his goal of a second national title
by Matt Hayes - Knotty problem
by William Drennan - Who's who of World Cup
- A.L. reports
- N.L. reports
- Hear what you've been missing
- Schedule
- Educating Jeremy: Jeremy Bloom tells his side of a losing battle to regain his eligibility with the NCAA, which has decided to make him a one-sport star
- Football's magic number: five
by Matt Hayes - Stars of the future
- Lunch line: across the NFL, units are getting to know each other and building chemistry as the season nears. To get an idea of what they're going through, grab a plate and dig in with the Chiefs' front five
by Dennis Dillon - U.S. oldies would be golden
by Sean Deveney - To know list: 6 cheers for all the Olympic sailors, canoers and kayakers!
- Optimizing Kearse is a balancing act
by Dan Pompei - World Cup offers NHL more than the Olympics
by Kara Yorio - Bob Hille's starting 5
- AFC reports
- Your turn
by Jesse Landis - The kids are coming to play
by Mike DeCourcy - Caught on the fly: a man who ran on to the field during a Mets game was sentenced to eight weeks in jail. It could have been worse. He could have gotten eight weeks at Shea
- Be a TV fantasy analyst
- NFC reports
- Get in the game: think you know football? Put it to use. Fantasy leagues have something to offer every fan—even old-schoolers
by Rob Hurtt - Fantasy source
- On air
- An Eastern game heads west
by Mike Kilduff - Getting a grip on the wildest ride
by Lee Spencer