Stadler shares Houston Open lead after 36 holes
Craig Stadler fired a 3 under par to reach 9 under through 36 holes at the Houston Open at The Woodlands. He tied Loren Roberts and Robert Allenby, who also stood at 9 under after two rounds on the 7,019-yard TPC course. Stadler described adjusting after a rough start and finding confidence on the back nine.
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NCAA to Cancel South Carolina Events Over Flag
NCAA executive committee threatens to cancel the 2002 men’s tournament rounds in South Carolina unless the Confederate flag is removed from the Statehouse dome by August 11. The move follows NAACP and coaches groups boycott pressure and cites the flag as an oppressive symbol creating an inhospitable environment for many athletes and coaches.
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76ers Take Game 3 to Lead Hornets 2-1 in Series
Philadelphia’s defense shined as Aaron McKie slowed Eddie Jones and Theo Ratliff blocked shots. George Lynch and Toni Kukoc held Anthony Mason scoreless in a key stretch, lifting the 76ers to an 81-76 win and a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 looming in Philadelphia.
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Iverson key stretch lifts 76ers past Hornets in late rally
Iverson scores 24 as McKie Kukoc Ratliff add double digits and Snow sidelined. Jones leads Charlotte with 18 butMisses struggles late as Campbell bank shot tightens game before 76ers pull away with free throws.
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Duncan May Return as Spurs Sixth Man in Playoff Bid
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich considers a limited role for Tim Duncan as San Antonio weighs a potential Game 3 return in the Western Conference series with Phoenix. Duncan’s status remains a game time decision as the team seeks an edge in the tied series. In a separate note, Rik Smits receives a one game suspension for elbowing in the Pacers vs Bucks series.
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Zubov Returns Powers Stars to 4-0 Win Over Sharks
Sergei Zubov back from knee injury helped Dallas seize a 4-0 win over San Jose in game one of the second round. Modano and Nieuwyndyk scored on the Stars power play as Ed Belfour posted a postseason shutout with 18 saves. Game 2 is Sunday in Dallas.
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Skinner Takes Pole at California Speedway Race
Mike Skinner, winless in Winston Cup, edged Jimmy Spencer and Ricky Rudd to win the pole for the NAPA Auto Parts 500 at Fontana California Speedway. The Northern California native said he would trade the pole for a good finish.
Skinner clocks 186.061 mph as drivers chase first win
In Richmond and at the Southern California track, Geoffrey Skinner posts the fast lap of 186.061 mph on the 2-mile oval, aiming for a 10th different winner this season and ending a 119-race winless streak. Spencer follows in second, with Martin and Burton among top qualifiers. Skinner notes his car now in race trim and vows progress.
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Neighbors section invites Eastern Iowa clubs to send news
The Gazette explains that its Neighbors column on Wednesdays reports public events and service club activities in Eastern Iowa and provides the Cedar Rapids mailing address for submissions.
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