Stefan Steals Spotlight In Thrashers Draft Gain
Atlanta selects Patrik Stefan with the top pick as Boston opens the NHL draft amid four trades. Vancouver uses picks to take Daniel and Henrik Sedin while New York lands Pavel Brendl. Stefan rebounds from a concussion but stays intent on his aggressive playing style as Atlanta reshapes its lineup with goaltenders and depth moves.
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Herbert Vasilyev
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Bruins
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Rockers top Mystics 76 65 for first win of the season
Cleveland Rockers secure their first victory 76 65 over Washington Mystics as Merlaki a Jones scores 16 and Chasity Melvin 14. Jones adds seven rebounds and leads a late first half run. McCray 25 Holdsclaw 17 10 pace Washington in loss. Mercury edge Shock 66 60 with Gillom 17 points 12 rebounds and Davis-Wrightsil 14 after knee injury return.
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Detroit Shock
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Phoenix
Marlies Askamp
Dominique Canty
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Spurs Era Shaped by Iceman Gervin and City Drive
San Antonio backed by political and business leaders to secure NBA entry in 1976, aided by Lila Cockrell and attorney Pat Maloney. HemisFair Arena expanded to 6,600 seats, later around 16,000 capacity. Doug Moe coached, Gervin dazzled with finger-roll, Spurs reached conference finals in 1979 and awaited a title until Tim Duncan and Robinson formed the Twin Towers in 1999. The city links NBA success to civic pride and economic gains from tickets and revenues.
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Spurs
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San Antonio
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Pat Maloney
Washington Bullets
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Robinson
Twin Towers
Howard Peak
San Antonio Sees National Attention Boost for Tourism and Business
The NBA Finals have drawn national media attention to San Antonio, potentially boosting tourism and attracting major corporations. The mayor notes the city’s growing profile and its offerings as more people learn about its size, amenities, and business potential.
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Stewart tests road course at Sears Point for Save Mart/Kragen 350
Rookie Tony Stewart tested at Sears Point near Sonoma California as he prepared for his first road course race alongside Jeff Gordon. Gordon won the pole at 98.519 mph while Stewart posted 98.277 mph.
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Save Mart 350 Sonoma Qualifying Notes and Past Results
The report lists NASCAR drivers and car numbers from Sonoma tracking speeds, laps, and past results. It notes Wallace failing to qualify at Sears Point last year and finishing fifth later, with various drivers and teams and their times referenced.
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Richard Petty Recuperating After Ulcer Bleeding Episode
Former stock car star Richard Petty is recovering after bleeding ulcers sent him to a Greensboro hospital. Kyle Petty said doctors stabilized the bleeding and Petty expected to be home before Sunday's Save Mart-Kragen 350 Winston Cup race, where Kyle is competing. The 61 year old racing legend has 200 victories and seven championships.
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Kyle Petty
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