Rockers hold off Mercury as Melvin sustains win
Cleveland Rockers defeated the Phoenix Mercury 70-51 on Monday night led by Chasity Melvin with 15 points and Suzie McConnell Serio's 10. The Rockers used a 23-5 run early in the second half to surge from 35-33 down to 56-40 ahead with seven minutes left. Cleveland outworked Phoenix 40-22 on rebounds and dominated in the paint 48-26 and on fast breaks 16-4. Melvin added six rebounds but turned an ankle mid second half. Bridget Pettis led Phoenix with 13 points as the Mercury dropped their second straight game.
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All Star Balloting Mixes Names Across American League
The scoreboard style listing highlights players by team and position across leagues. Names such as Alex Rodriguez and Frank Thomas appear amid voting tallies, with teams like Cleveland and Baltimore noted and references to managers and league figures.
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Duke faces potential historic first in NBA draft
Duke could place four first round picks in a single draft as Elton Brand William Avery Corey Maggette Trajan Langdon join a six freshman 10 player roster. Krzyzewski laments early departures citing a hoped Duke dynasty and lingering allure of the program.
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DiCicco's deep US squad ready for knockout rounds
US coach Tony DiCicco rests starters for the Korea match as reserves shine. Shannon MacMillan and Tisha Venturini fuel a 3-0 win, boosting confidence that depth could edge the team through the quarterfinals against Germany in Landover Maryland.
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Manta Stuns Krajicek As Kuerten Builds Grass Confidence
Swiss qualifier Lorenzo Manta defeated Agassi 7 5, 64, 57, 63 to end Kuerten's grass run. In doubles, Krajicek was eliminated in the third round after a surprising upset by Manta, while Jelena Dokic, 16, beat Mary Pierce 6 4, 6 3 to reach the quarterfinals alongside Hingis and Davenport advancing in women's action.
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Fantasy Football Forecast From An Odd Column
A playful column mocks football season hype and offers quirky predictions for teams like the Falcons Clemson and South Carolina. Opinions mix humor with opinions on injuries coaching and early expectations. The piece ends with contact details and a disclaimer about entertainment purpose.
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