Rockets force Game 7 in dramatic finish at Houston
Kenny Smith hit a clutch 3 as the Rockets stayed alive by edging the Knicks 86 84 to force a seventh game in Houston. Olajuwon had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Starks 27 for New York, Ewing 17 and 15 boards.
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Orioles hammer Mets in Appalachian League opener 11 2
Bluefield reliever Alex Pena retired the first 13 batters as the Orioles beat the Kingsport Mets 11 2 at Bowen Field. Pena and Coppinger combined for strong early work, aggressive baserunning created six Mets errors, and Rich Short led Bluefield with three hits.
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Reds fall short as Martinsville wins 8-5 opener
Martinsville Phillies defeated the Princeton Reds 8-5 at Hooker Field in the Appalachian League opener. Williamson and Guiliano hit solo homers, with Guiliano homer in the eighth. Decomba Conner had two Princeton hits as Lott took the loss. Clint McClurg pitched six for Martinsville in the win.
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Open golf championship hinges on nerves in three way playoff
Oakmont stages a sweltering U S Open final with Ernie Els Loren Roberts and Colin Montgomerie in a three way playoff Roberts misss a short par putt Els misreads the board and Eli drives left off the tee in a tense finish Montgomerie sits 1 up after finishing 5 under 279 and awaits the playoff start at 10 a m EDT Tuesday at Oakmont Country Club
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Wallace Penske keep on winning in Michigan
Rusty Wallace wins the Miller Genuine Draft 400 at Michigan International Speedway to give Roger Penske an eighth straight victory across Winston Cup and Indy cars. He overcomes a late pit stop engine issue, earning $66,980 and narrowing Ernie Irvan's points lead despite Irvan finishing 18th with seven cylinders.
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