Parity Arrives in Winston Cup as Winners Shuffle
A streak of different race winners in eight straight races signals rising parity in NASCAR Winston Cup. Bobby Labonte extended the run by winning at Dover, while Jeff Gordon, Jeff Burton and others stress consistency to chase the title as competition tightens across the field.
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NCAA weighs drastic reform on freshman eligibility
Overland Park Kansas the study group led by Syracuse president Buzz Shaw weighs barring male freshmen from college basketball amid concerns about graduation rates and NBA jump prospects. The 27 member panel could press board actions by late July with October 2001 potential ruling and may also link scholarship limits to graduation outcomes.
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Fragmented OCR sports notes show schedules and team mentions
The readable fragments reference multiple games with times and teams, including notes about Friday matches, playoffs, and a possible Stanley Cup context. Named entities appear jumbled, but Bay area teams and broader league terms surface amid inconsistent OCR text.
St Jude field led by Norman Price as Open prep
Defending St Jude champion Nick Price and 1997 winner Greg Norman top a reduced field for the final US Open tuneup at Memphis. Tiger Woods David Duval Vijay Singh skip the event, while Davis Love III Jose Maria Olazabal Sergio Garcia and John Daly also compete. Norman seeks sharpness after a rusty Memorial and aims to improve putting on Pinehurst greens. Davis Love III Brings renewed form alongside Olazabal and Garcia. UGA golfer Reilley Rankin to miss next season after a fractured sternum from a boating accident.
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Knicks Clinch Series On Late Free Throws And Camby Heroics
The Knicks beat Indiana to seize a 3-1 series lead as Camby dominated the fourth quarter with superb interior play while the Knicks stretched their road record to 6-2 this postseason. Sprewell and Johnson combined to seal the win at the foul line as New York moved ahead late.
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Jones impressed by mobility of Steelers' Jones in new role
Seifert notes the 6 foot 2, 235 pound Jones, a Steelers fourth rounder in 1995, impressed by his mobility and aggressive style. In 1998 he started three games at inside and outside linebacker, posted 32 tackles and three sacks, and moved to Charlotte for a chance to start in a new defense.
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