Williams Beats Hingis In WTA semifinal showdown
Serena Williams, 18, rallied from a set down to defeat world No. 1 Martina Hingis 4-6 6-2 6-3 at the estyle.com Classic in Manhattan Beach. Williams advances to the final to meet Lindsay Davenport or Elena Dementieva for $87,000, saying Hingis wore down despite her own serve woes.
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Hokies Prep For Critical Week After Exhibition
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer warns that next week will be crucial for the team to improve on both sides of the ball and in kicking after a rough 0-1 start. The Hokies, 11-1 last season and No. 2, open 1999 at Lane Stadium against Georgia Tech on Aug 27, televised by ESPN2. Grant Noel connected on two of four passes, including a 38-yard strike to Andrae Harrison, while Keith Burnell led rushers with 51 yards on seven carries. Defenders Pugh, Wilkinson, Cook and Davis paced a unit that notched 10 sacks, as Tech aims for a higher Big East finish behind Miami.
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Gordon seeks seventh road course win in weather hit NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt sits third in points as rain forces a reshuffled field. Boris Said laments NASCAR’s decision after failing to qualify, while Todd Bodine claims a final starting spot in the Busch Series promotion. Rusty Wallace earns sixth road course win pace. Mark Martin breaks pre-rain qualifying mark but session nullified.
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Amateur. Carter seeks record as rivals loom in state tourney
Amateur Carter aims to extend his dominance in the state by pursuing a record 15 titles as rivals like Sharpe, Kirk Satterfield, Fisher, and Sam O'Dell challenge him. Carter, 1989 state Amateur winner, must post four solid rounds to match the 1996 10-under mark and surpass Bill Campbell’s four straight titles from 1972 to 1975.
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Regional youth golf tour crowns champions on Tuesday
In the 14 to 15 year old group Adam Jones of Pulaski leads points with Jared Taylor of Bluefield as a challenger. The 12 to 13 year olds feature 15 golfers led by Griffith Hunter of Radford and Vincent Nadeau of Roanoke with Ben Zachary of Galax also prominent. The 11 to 12 year olds showcase a deep field of twelve including Connor McCall Richlands John David Hunter Bluefield Dexter Moore Bluefield and Sam Bryant Galax with six potential winners. Players tee off Monday at noon through 3 40 p m as tour season climaxes.
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Perry Takes Buick Open Lead With 65 After Three Rounds
Chris Perry shot a seven under 65 to stand 15 under 201 and lead the Buick Open by one stroke over Rocco Mediate at Warwick Hills. Tiger Woods fired 67 to stay within six, while Hal Sutton and Woody Austin neared the top with 69 and 73 respectively.
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Kane Sorenstam tied for lead at du Maurier Classic
Canadian Lorie Kane and Sweden's Annika Sorenstam shared the 54 hole lead at 6 under after Kane fired a 1 under 71 at Royal Ottawa Golf Club. Sorenstam stumbled with a 1 over 73 while Diana D Alessio and Meg Mallon stood third at 213 as Webb faded from the dream of a $1 million major bonus.
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Fleisher and Jenkins Lead Open Contenders in Winnipeg
Bruce Fleisher birdied the 18th from 20 feet to share the 54 hole lead at 10 under 206 with Tom Jenkins at St Charles Golf and Country Club. Doug Tewell sits third at 205, while Jack Nicklaus and Ed Neale chase at 211 and 204 respectively as windy conditions test the field.
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