No place like home
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Many football players and coaches alike believe that there is a definite advantage to playing at home, especially in playoff games. The statistics, 70% playoff wins for the home teams, seem to confirm that feeling. However, many also believe that the 'right' team can win no matter where it plays.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1998
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Lone stars: while players like Joe Carter, Kirby Puckett and Mark McGwire continue to shine brightly, their teams' championship days seem light years away
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Baseball's free agency took apart the Toronto Blue Jays championship team and left a single star, Joe Carter, behind. Meanwhile, Kirby Puckett continues to star for the Minnesota Twins, Mark McGwire for the Oakland A's, and Cecil Fielder for the Detroit Tigers.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1996
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Hungry like the wolf
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Kevin Garnett's decision to skip college and sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves after high school will have a major impact on basketball. Other players will follow his lead, and professional teams will have to take chances on unproven players.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1996
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