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Articles in August 30, 2004 issue of Sporting News, The

• 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
• 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
• Sosa might define himself in '04
  by Richard Justice
• World Cup offers NHL more than the Olympics
  by Kara Yorio
• Bob Hille's starting 5
• AFC reports
• Low jinx
• 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
• 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
• TSN 5: the 5 big races to watch this year 4 Sharpie 500: Saturday night race
• A.L. reports
• 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
• Your turn
  by Jesse Landis
• The kids are coming to play
  by Mike DeCourcy
• Be a TV fantasy analyst
• NFC reports
• Hear what you've been missing
• Schedule
• N.L. reports
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Closer: Selig has moved the sport forward, but the Yankees still lead the pack
  by Todd Jones
• 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