American Game Gets Stronger International Flavor (Reuters)

Yomiuri sweeps Seibu to win 20th Japan Series title (AP)
...Takahashi left the game and the Giants went on to score three runs off the 1999...

Sweet! (Star-Telegram)
..."Make Rookie of the Year .........

Medical Woes Keep Marlin Sidelined (AP)
... then move into a new Ganassi car next season when he runs for Winston Cup rookie of the year. ......

Byrd becomes 17th first-time winner (AP)
...Along with getting a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, Byrd became the top candidate to be rookie of the year, and...

Stewart Narrowly Leads NASCAR Season (AP)
...McMurray, still eligible to run for Rookie of the Year in 2003, set a record by winning so fast.......

Stewart in control of points race and emotions (AP)
...McMurray, still eligible to run for Rookie of the Year in 2003, set a record by winning so fast.......