Capriati Aims for 3rd Straight Grand Slam Title at Wimbledon
Jennifer Capriati, coming back from personal issues and burnout, seeks a rare year sweep of all four Grand Slams as Wimbledon opens. She carries knee concerns but remains the heavy favorite, aiming to join Sampras in pursuit of more majors while facing a field led by Hingis and Davenport.
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Youth golf lessons at Bluefield Elks Lodge offered
Youth golfers aged 8 to 14 can enroll in two four lesson classes taught by Barry McCann at the Bluefield Elks course. Each four lesson session costs $35 per golfer, includes supervision, range balls, and about two hours of play. Apply by calling 325-3834.
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Rockers extend WNBA win streak to five with Sol rout
Cleveland Rockers dominate Miami 54-35 as Chasity Pier and Merlakia Jones score 11 and 10 points. Miami shoots 18.2 percent and commits 20 turnovers, while Cleveland builds an 11-0 run in the second half and leads by as many as 24.
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Berry Hills course tests amateurs with tight fairways
Ross chose Berry Hills as his rounds partner for local knowledge of greens. The course’s narrow fairways punish bad shots and favor precision over length. Westfall Evans were last year’s under par trio, and Ty Roush warns of many big numbers this year as scoring gets tougher under Berry Hills greens.
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De La Hoya tops Castillejo in 154 lb debut title win
Oscar De La Hoya overwhelmed Javier Castillejo at MGM Grand to win the WBC super welterweight title, the fifth weight class for De La Hoya. He dominated 11 of 12 rounds, with a late knockdown, signaling possible rematches versus Trinidad, Mosley, or Vargas. Castillejo fought well but could not deny the fast, accurate challenger.
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Grizzlies Move Early Toward Memphis Tennessee
Vancouver Grizzlies begin relocating basketball operations to Memphis as NBA decision on relocation looms. Team plans a $250 million arena funded by sales tax rebates and bonds, with The Pyramid housing home games for two to three years. Team officials and players arrive. headquarters set at The Peabody Hotel near the potential arena site.
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