Big Names Missing From French Open
Paris reports the French Open lacks top stars as Monica Seles withdraws after Hamburg stabbing and Andre Agassi skips with wrist tendinitis. Steffi Graf enters as top seed with Jim Courier aiming for a third men’s title, while crowd favorites McEnroe Connors and Becker face uncertain clay futures.
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Pacers edge Armstrong State in tense opener as pitching shines
The Pacers struggled with control in the first game against Armstrong State but pitching carried them to victory. Nedoma steadied the opener, Lavenia dazzled in relief, and Gilmore praised the staff as Mark Lavenia and Nedoma delivered key innings. The team eyes Alabama and a possible No. 1 seed at the upcoming CWS in Montgomery.
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Islanders Stave Off Elimination With Win
Islanders force a fifth game in the Wales Conference final with a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Nassau Coliseum. Patrick Flate scored the key third period goal as Glenn Healy anchored a tight defense, limiting Montreal to 24 shots while the Islanders took 25. The crowd roared as the series heads back to Montreal.
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Islanders Force Game 5 In Narrow Playoff Win
In a tense NHL playoff game on Thursday May 27 the Islanders beat the opponent 2 1 to stave off a sweep. The series now returns to the Islanders with hope of avoiding elimination as history shows teams have battled back from 0 3 deficits only twice. Goaltending was strong with Healy making a diving glove save and Patrick Roy handling eight chances in a defensive first period.
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