McGwire homers again as Cardinals top Astros 5 3
McGwire homered for the third straight game and Kent Bottenfield tied for the NL lead with his 11th win as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 5 3. The drive via Big Mac Land measured at 473 feet gave St. Louis an early lead. Bottenfield improved to 11 3 and matched Jose Lima for the league lead in wins. Ricky Battalico earned the save.
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Aiken gymnasts claim intermediate title at nationals
Jessica Hannah delivered a 9.200 balance beam score as Aiken Gymnastics edged South Texas and Dynamo’s to win the Intermediate Optional crown at the USAI Gymnastics National Championship in Orlando. Allison Kaplan led with an all around gold, capturing the junior division and multiple event medals as over 1,200 gymnasts from 45 states competed for Olympic prospects.
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Stewart's clutch putt wins 1999 US Open at Pinehurst
Stewart delivers a dramatic 15 foot par putt on the 72nd hole at Pinehurst No. 2 to win the 1999 US Open, delaying a playoff with Phil Mickelson and cementing his status as a two time Open champion. Mickelson praises his nerve as Stewart reflects on a career of highs and public scrutiny.
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Knicks Hold Off Spurs In Finals Thril l
Houston and Spurs clash as Knicks erase early 14 point lead and prevail to prevent a four game sweep. Sprewell leads with 24 points in a close game report highlights strong fourth quarter run and key three pointers.
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Texas Rangers costly error seals Red Sox win
Boston tops Texas 5-4 as Ivan Rodriguez commits a seventh inning throwing error allowing the winning run. Nomar Garciaparra goes 4-for-4 with two doubles and a stolen base, boosting his career average against Texas to .382.
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