Injuries Cost NL All Stars Big Batting Power at Midsummer Classic
The AP reports that Ken Griffey Jr Barry Bonds Cal Ripken and Greg Maddux join a string of stars sidelined by injuries ahead of the All-Star Game at Turner Field. Mike Piazza Roberto Alomar and others questioned as uncertain, with replacements including Danny Graves Steve Finley Mike Bordick and Tony Batista. Griffey plans to still compete in the home run derby Monday, joined by Sammy Sosa Vladimir Guerrero and Chipper Jones.
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Sampras seals seventh Wimbledon crown in gritty final
Pete Sampras defeated Patrick Rafter in four sets to claim his seventh Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam overall. The American fired 27 aces, endured 12 double faults, and weathered drizzle to prevail 6-7 7-6 6-4 6-2, extending his Wimbledon win streak to 28 and matching the all time Grand Slam record. He celebrated with tears, embracing his parents as the crowd saluted a historic achievement.
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Mercer Cup Series Game 2.4 P Rays defeat Orioles
Princeton Devil Rays top Bluefield Orioles 3 1 in Princeton Sunday to improve to 10 5 in the Appy League. Jesus Lama opened the fifth with a single, Alex Marconi drove in a run with an RBI double, and Felix Nunez added a run scoring single. Nate Dion scored on Luis Depaula’s eighth inning hit. Bluefield starter Billy Whitecotton took the loss after six solid hits and a line drive foul.
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Stewart Wins Rain-Shortened New Hampshire race in Irwin tribute
Tony Stewart overcame a fuel issue to win the rain-shortened New England 300 at OUDON NH, dedicating the victory to Kenny Irwin who died in a practice crash two days earlier. Stewart led 156 of 273 laps, matching a turbulent rivalry with Irwin and enduring prior near-misses at NHIS.
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Nomar Garciaparra homers twice for Red Sox win over Braves
Nomar Garciaparra hit two home runs and scored three times as Boston beat Atlanta 7-2, ending a five game home skid. Tim Wakefield earned the win in seven strong innings, with Jason Varitek adding three hits and two RBIs.
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