Love and Mickelson lead Million Dollar Challenge with 9 under
Davis Love III and Phil Mickelson share the midway lead at the Million Dollar Challenge in Sun City South Africa both at 9 under after 36 holes. Ernie Els Nick Price Bernhard Langer trail by four strokes while Colin Montgomerie Justin Leonard and Nick Faldo sit at two over 146. Mickelson and Love credited long drives and steady putting as breezy conditions challenged the field.
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Zimbabwe
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Sweden
Colin Montgomerie
Scotland
Justin Leonard
Verplank Opens Lead in PGA Tour Nike Q School
G Scott Verplank shot a 4 under par 67 to take an eight shot lead at Grenelefe, posting 17 under through three rounds of the six round Q school. He tied the West course record with an 8 under 64 in the second round and leads Blaine McCallister and Guy Hill who sit nine under after three rounds.
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Mark O'Meara
Ian Woosnam
Wales
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Love
Renelefe
Fla
Scott Verplank
Verplank
Edmond
Okla
Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort
Grenelefe
Woody Austin
Blaine McCallister
Ponte Vedra Beach
Guy Hill
Brandon
Forsman and Matthew lead at JCPenney Classic
Dan Forsman and Catriona Matthew hold a one shot lead after two rounds at the JCPenney Classic at Copperhead Course. Their 13-under 129 gives them the edge in the PGA LPGA team event ahead of Azinger Redman and Brisky Mucha and Hulbert Andrews, who trail by one. Azinger and Redman shot an 8-under 63 today.
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Donna Andrews
Azinger
Redman
Gordon Becomes 6 Million Dollar NASCAR Earnner
Gordon, 26, became NASCAR's first six million dollar man after a season in which he won 10 races, posted 22 top five finishes in 32 starts, and earned 4.2 million in winnings plus bonuses and sponsor funds totaling over 6 million. He spoke of money as secondary to competition and team success, while attending a Waldorf Astoria awards ceremony with NASCAR leaders and executives.
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Nascar Wunderkind
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Bill France, Jr
Japan
France
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Speedy Motorsports
Sabres blank Lightning 4-0 in Friday NHL win
Dominik Hasek made 38 saves for his second straight shutout as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0. Defensemen Mike Wilson Jason Woolley and Bob Boughner scored their first goals of the season, with Miroslav Satan adding another. Hasek extended his shutout streak and the Sabres remained unbeaten in four games. Jeff Toms scored in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals 3-2 over the Florida Panthers in the first NHL game at the MCI Center.
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Playoff hopes rise as several teams eye clinches this weekend
AP notes that Jacksonville Kansas City and Tampa Bay can clinch with victories while Pittsburgh and Minnesota depend on other results. Denver Green Bay and San Francisco already clinched playoff spots with the 49ers securing the NFC West and a first round bye. Packers threaten NFC Central title and bye with a win at Tampa Bay. Buccaneers need a win or favorable results elsewhere to clinch. Jaguars Kansas City and Jets peers also poised for possible berths with key outcomes looming.
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Lofton's return to Cleveland sparks trade talk
Rumors swirl of Kenny Lofton rejoining the Indians with Lofton in Cleveland this week for possible contract talks. If he signs, Marquis Grissom could be moved in a multi team deal, reshaping a high profile 1997-98 trade landscape.
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Lofton
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Brown May Be Traded to Padres in Marlins Talks
SAMI AP report notes Florida Marlins discussed trading Kevin Brown to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Rafael Medina and Matt Clement, with Padres countering by offering Medina plus possible additional players. Brown, 32, posted 16-8 with a 2.69 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 237 1 3 innings this season. The Marlins aim to cut payroll as owner Huizenga negotiates a sale, after trading Moises Alou, Robb Nen, Devon White, and Jeff Conine since the World Series.
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Houston
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Bobby Bonilla
Dennis Cook
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Don Smiley
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New York
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Montreal
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Darryl Kile
Colorado Rockies
Nets debut Van Horn in 107 88 win over 76ers
Keith Van Horn scored 11 in 27 minutes in his long awaited NBA debut as the New Jersey Nets routed the Philadelphia 76ers 107-88. Jayson Williams added 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Kendall Gill contributed 24 points as New Jersey opened 40-16 after one quarter and marked their most lopsided win of the season.
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