Edwards to speak at Switchback Sports Banquet
WVU Sports Hall of Fame inductee Garnett Edwards will headline Switchback Elementary School Sports Banquet at 6 p.m. today in the school cafeteria. Switchback athletes will be recognized. for more info contact Coach Randall Wright at 862-3952.
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Sparks spoil Swoopes return in playoff rematch
LA Sparks upend Houston 68 55 as Lisa Leslie scores 22 and 17 rebounds. DeLisha Milton adds 15 points while Nikki Teasley contributes 12. Swoopes returns from knee surgery for the Comets, who shot 37 percent and fell to 2-0 on the season.
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Dodgers sprint past Brewers as Green blasts 10th HR in week
Shawn Green homered for the 13th time this year as Los Angeles beat Milwaukee at Dodger Stadium. Nomo pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts, Gagne earned his 17th save, while Armas allowed four in the third. In New York, Luis Castillo extended his 15-game hitting streak as the Marlins cruised past the Mets with seven stolen bases.
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Beilein Named WVU Basketball Coach Successor
WVU announces John Beilein will become head coach succeeding Gale Catlett. Beilein, with nine years at Richmond, oversaw a 22-7 2000-01 season and an NIT bid after defeating WVU 79-56. Tickets for the game are sold by local sponsors and listed contacts.
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The Marathon of Gordon’s Hectic World Tour
Gordon makes speedier connections to Martinsville for the Martinsville 500 wins the race but jets to Green Bay for a Packers game then heads to Cincinnati to centerfield in a World Series night game before a New South Wales golf match. Tom Bone notes the relentless schedule and signs off.
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Avalanche Falter on Late Penalty in Detroit Clash
Steve Yzerman tied the series with a third period goal as the Avalanche's ninth one goal lead was erased. A too many men on the ice penalty gave Detroit a late power play, and Patrick Roy withstood threats as Brendan Shanahan hit the post on a late bid.
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Redman beats Cleveland as Tigers stay hot
Mark Redman pitched a career-best four-hitter to outduel Cleveland and earn a 4-1 Detroit win. Redman (2-5) allowed only Ellis Burks' second-inning homer, a two-out single by Ricky Gutierrez in the fifth, and two late singles.
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Nets Hold Off Celtics For Split In Playoff Duel
Net Kittles sparked a double digit lead with 3s and Van Horn added fouls as New Jersey built a 19-8 edge. Celtics battled back, Pierce failed late free throws and Battie missed a putback as Nets escaped Boston with a split.
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Sampras Flashes Frustration in Wimbledon Clash with Gaudenzi
Pete Sampras faced a tough test against 69th-ranked Andrea Gaudenzi, squandering 14 break chances and firing 18 winners as he struggled with first serves. The defending champion showed mood swings, arguing with himself and earning a ball-abuse warning as Gaudenzi edged the set and match chances. Hewitt Kuerten and Williams also advanced while Johansson, Squillari, and Lamade exited.
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