Orlando in big rush to earn Finals berth
The Orlando Magic push to close the Eastern Conference finals in Game 6 at Market Square Arena. They rely on improving road results after two regular-season losses there and aim to stop Rik Smits and keep Shaquille ONeal hot. Pacers look to force a seventh game.
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Wallace aims for Victory Lane at Dover in Midnight ride
Wallace brings his famed Midnight car to Dover Downs International Speedway for the Miller Genuine Draft 500. He recalls two embarrassing near misses last year and hopes to convert sponsor plugs into a win on the new concrete surface, saying his car is a sleek machine built for Dover. Mark Martin lauds track smoothness after test laps.
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Kelly Leads Dodgers Past Braves In Interleague Showdown
Roberto Kelly three hits two runs and three RBIs pace the Dodgers to a 6-3 win over the Braves Ismael Valdes pitched seven innings for his first career complete game Eric Karros extended his hitting streak to 16 games and Jose Offerman hit a solo homer The Dodgers snapped a 12 game skid series with Atlanta dating back to 1993 and Kent Mercker struggled with six runs in 6 2 3 innings for the loss.
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Devils Brace for Lindros Flyers in Eastern Final
New Jersey faces the Philadelphia Legion of Doom with Lindros Renberg and LeClair after shutting down Boston and Pittsburgh. Coach Jacques Lemaire adapts the center ice trap to counter the Flyers speed as he plans to deploy six forwards to pressure Lindros and LeClair.
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Cowboys drop double-star jerseys due to league rule
Dallas owner Jerry Jones abandons the special double-star uniforms after the NFL enforces a two-uniform policy for all teams next season. The Cowboys will continue using their traditional home white and the blue away set, once linked to a jinxed record.
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Varmint race saga tied to Burkes Garden history and race
The Varmint race links a historic coyote incident in Burkes Garden to a modern event at the James Burke Inn. Volunteers are urged to help, with T shirts, and late entry fees set at 18 dollars. Special awards honor top finishers across genders and age groups.
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