Brazil Opens World Cup With 2-0 Victory Over Russia
Brazil dominated in their first 1998 World Cup game, Romario and Rai scoring as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira praised opportunities created. Netherlands edged Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a night match as Irvan loses ground in NASCAR standings. Wake Forest to release NCAA infractions rulings on Senegalese recruit Ndiaye amid probation fears.
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Sports On TV Schedule Late June
On Tuesday June 21 a slate includes Germany v Spain at 3 55 p m Mets at Braves 7 35 p m NASCAR Report 8 30 p m Camacho v Manfredo 9 p m and Hermosa Beach Open 9 30 p m On Wednesday June 22 Romania v Switzerland 9 55 p m Colombia v United States 7 30 p m Knicks v Rockets 9 p m U S Championships 10 p m and Post 26 at St George 6 p m baseball
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Post 26 Increases Lead To Two By SHAWN HACKETT
Aiken Post 26 beat Barnwell 8-1 to extend its league lead to 8-0. Righthander Tracy Evridge pitched seven strong innings, allowing two hits and fanning 11 to improve to 2-0. Reliever Larry Neely finished with five strikeouts in two innings.
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Gant Signs With Reds After Braves Release
Atlanta outfielder Ron Gant, released by the Braves after a serious leg injury, will sign a two year contract with the Cincinnati Reds. WSB TV cited unnamed sources for the report. Reds officials denied knowledge of the deal.
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Els Wins U S Open in Sudden Death After Turbulent Start
Ernie Els endured an 18 hole playoff start with bogeys at Oakmont before rallying to win the U S Open in sudden death. Loren Roberts and Colin Montgomerie faded as Els steadied with key pars, earning $320,000 and a 10 year PGA Tour exemption. Roberts finished second with 74, Montgomerie shot 78.
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