Comets reach fourth straight WNBA finals in LA comeback
Houston Comets defeat Los Angeles Sparks 74-69 to advance to their fourth consecutive WNBA finals. Cynthia Cooper scored 29 as Janeth Arcain sealed victory with a late jumper and clutch free throws. Mwadi Mabika led Sparks with 19 points.
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New York
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Pepsi 400 Fuel Strategy Sparks Late Lead Change
At the Pepsi 400 the race featured intense pit strategies and lead swaps. Dale Earnhardt Jr spun to avoid Robby Gordon while Bobby Labonte led before a late fuel and tire pit cycle shuffled the order. Steve Wallace and Rusty Wallace traded the front as Jeff Burton and Rudd chased victory.
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Raese and Mountaineers Heart Leader of NIT Run
Raese guided a famed West Virginia Mountaineers NIT run featuring Kalmar the sole survivor from that era. Baric earned MVP honors while Hamilton and Kesling joined the all tournament team. Raese emphasized zone defense and fast break execution, later coaching Naval trainees before a career in Morgantown business and media.
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Tabor Eyes O Line Edge For Marshall Debut
Tabor, a Marshall football recruit from southern West Virginia, emphasizes staying low to counter 300-pound linemen. He cites strength, willpower, and faith as key, hopes his parents attend games, and notes a Huntington job while urging more southern WV talent be recruited. Marshall opens August 31 versus Southeast Missouri State in Huntington.
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Orioles edge Royals 2-1 to snap four-game win streak
In a tight tie break eighth inning, Baltimore's Ponson improved to 7-8 after six hits and two walks allowed, with Ryan Kohlmeier closing for his fourth save as Kansas City’s four-game run ends.
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Jones fans two homers as Braves top Giants in SF
Chipper Jones went 4-for-4 with two homers and Tom Glavine earned his 16th win as Atlanta ended San Francisco's six game streak. Ellis Burks hit two homers for the Giants in a 15-4 Giants outhit setback at Pacific Bell Park, while Glavine improved to 16-6 and 3-0 vs SF this year. The Giants dropped their 19th loss in 60 at home.
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Isabelle Embraces Leadership Amid Family Loss and Virginia Teammates
Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Isabelle reflects on stepping into a starting role after backing up Walt Rainer, inspired by his mother Deborah's battle with cancer. He recalls tough offseason work, seeks a winning season, and envisions an NFL future as he helps push Scott Stadium’s expansion into a new era.
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Diamondbacks rally past Sosa for seventh straight win
Arizona erased a four run deficit to beat San Diego as Randy Johnson pitched a four hitter for his first win since July. Johnson struck out 13 to tie for NL lead in wins and extend double digit strikeouts to 19th time in 27 starts.
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Palmer lifts Tigers but wild pitch ends Tigers bid
In Detroit, Nelson Cruz blew a seven inning tie with a wild pitch in the 11th, scoring the tiebreaking run as Oakland snapped the Tigers six game win streak. Dean Palmer tied the game with a three run homer in the eighth, leaving Detroit at 60-62 and short of a .500 mark for the first time since 1-1.
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Angels rally past Yankees with late surge in bullpen duel
Kevin Stocker delivered a tiebreaking single as Anaheim erased a 3-0 deficit. Tim Salmon hit a two run homer and Adam Kennedy and Stocker added RBI singles, fueling a four run seventh against Stanton Nelson and Choate. Mo Vaughn later drove in insurance in the eighth off Gooden.
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Elkins Downs Princeton In Soccer Clash
Elkins defeated Princeton 4-2 as the Princeton High School boys team ended its season. Michael Ford and Josh Rotenberry scored for Princeton, while Elkins found two goals in each half. Princeton had won two scrimmages earlier, outscoring Nicholas County 14-2 and PikeView 6-0, and will face George Washington on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at East River Soccer Complex near Bluefield.
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