Next season not so bad, experts say
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Sure, next year&#39;s season likely will have more storms in the Atlantic region than an average year, Colorado State University forecaster William Gray said.
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New England's top-ranked team wouldn't be accused of arrogance if it expects to move up in the next Division 1 polls.
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The day after elimination always brings strange vibes. It&#39;s too soon to let go of the rigorous season that fell short but not too early to start thinking about next year&#39;s team.
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With the Hollywood writersâ strike ensuring that âAmerican Idolâ will face even less competition than normal, the outlook for Season 7 of âIdolâ appears to be as good as or better than ever.
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Last year was great, but next year remains up in the air.
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The public believes the effects of global warming are not as bad as some experts claim, a poll suggests.
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As it looks ahead to another basketball season, the Pac-10 can take some comfort in one thing: There's a lot of room for improvement after a miserable 2003-04. And with traditional power Arizona leading the way, the conference should indeed be much better.
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As Notre Dame and Navy prepare to face one another Oct. 16, both squads reach the season&#39;s midpoint in much better condition than they were one year ago.
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It&#39;s hard to imagine, but the league that gave us college basketball&#39;s last two national champions is about to get a lot better.
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Other than the obvious voids that must be filled in the coaching staff, the outlook for the 2005 Patriots is quite good in terms of retaining top players and still being able to add talent to a very talented team.
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They haven't hit the way they can, or pitched the way they should, or executed fundamentals the way good teams are expected to in October.
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If anything, there will be a little more sizzle around the ballpark. There won't be so much focus on Julio Lugo's slump, or J.D. Drew's batting average, or Curt Schilling's injury, or the fact that there's not much of a race in the American League East right now.
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Spike Lee beamed as he greeted players, who spoke confidently and optimistically about how different things will be this season. Just like nearly every other team opening training camp, the New York Knicks believe better days are ahead.
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Judging by one-third of the season, the Nats are actually in better shape for long-term success than anyone could have expected.
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Finishing a second successive season without a 20-game winner would send officials and others into full flight figuring out whether the 20-game winner is an endangered species.
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Rick Pitino believes his 2004-05 Louisville Cardinals basketball squad can meet some lofty expectations this season - if the Cardinals stay healthy.
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FORT COLLINS, CO -- Hurricane forecaster William Gray expects an above-average Atlantic hurricane season next year. Gray said he thinks next year will continue a trend of increased hurricane activity in the