Rainy U S Open at Shinnecock Feels Like British Links
On the eve of the 100th U S Open at Shinnecock Hills rain soaked the course for a fourth day, giving a distinctly Scottish, British Open–like feel. Players note wind shifts, links-style layout, and challenges for shotmakers led by Faldo, Crenshaw, and other top contenders as the event opens.
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Mantle faces new challenges after transplant and cancer
At Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, 63-year-old Mantle remains in serious but stable condition after a liver transplant. Doctors report the organ functions well with no rejection while Mantle recovers from cancer and hepatitis. The medical team notes ongoing caution and a limited access recovery, with details to be disclosed as the family absorbs the information.
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Devils veterans relish shot at Stanley Cup finals
EAST RUTHERFORD NJ AP Bruce Driver John MacLean and Ken Daneyko spoke little yet their hugs and eyes showed how they felt after New Jersey beat Philadelphia to win the Eastern Conference and reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time. They recall steadying the franchise since 1983 84 and now prepare for a best of seven series with Detroit starting Saturday.
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History of the Stanley Cup Evolution and ownership
The Stanley Cup began in 1893 when Frederick Arthur Lord Stanley donated the trophy for Canada’s amateur hockey champions. It became the symbol of professional hockey supremacy in 1910, with NHL teams competing since 1926 and exclusive NHL control since 1946.
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Protesters Fight Plans for Tyson Gala in New York
New York critics and politicians oppose a June 20 Welcome Home gala for Mike Tyson three months after his prison release. The event draws editorials and protests, while Tyson plans two Harlem news conferences to announce an August 19 comeback and a charitable program.
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