The Atlanta Braves scored seven runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Mets, effectively ending New York's season and chances in the pennant race. Orlando Hern ndez left the game in the second inning with an elbow injury as the Orioles easily topped the injury-prone Yankees. By stopping Felix Trinidad in the 12th round and impressively winning the most important fight of his career, Bernard Hopkins became the undisputed middleweight champion. In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, there is an unsettling anxiety ribboning through Salt Lake City, creating an ambivalence toward hosting the Winter Olympics.
All eyes are on the quarterbacks.
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