Nets star Kidd hailed as MVP by Fisher and peers
Derek Fisher and Rick Fox praised Jason Kidd as the NBA Finals open with the Nets at the Lakers. Kidd, acquired from Phoenix, sparked New Jersey from a 26-56 record to a 52-30 title run, averaging near a triple double in the playoffs.
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War Emblem cruise to Belmont prep at Churchill Downs
War Emblem trained five furlongs in 1:01 at Churchill Downs as trainer Bob Baffert said the Derby and Preakness winner is looking good for the Belmont Stakes. The colt, ridden by Dana Barnes, impressed onlookers with a quiet, effortless workout early Tuesday.
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War Emblem Impresses in Belmont Stakes Prep Work
Trainer Bob Baffert described War Emblem as "perfect" and "awesome" after a fast morning breeze at Belmont. The three year old clocked fractions of 12 1/5, 24 1/5 and 36 2/5 for six furlongs, with a 1:13.40 gallop out, as heat and humidity rose. He will ship to New York Wednesday for the final Triple Crown push against 11 rivals.
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Williams sisters sweep into French Open semifinals
Venus Williams defeated Monica Seles 6 4 6 3 and Serena Williams beat Mary Pierce 6 1 6 1 at Roland Garros to reach the semifinals. Each sister needs one more win to meet in the final, eyeing a Sis ter Slam similar to the U S Open final between Venus and Serena.
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Capriati and Venus reach French Open semifinals in foretaste of glow
At Paris, the weather turned cloudy with a brief shower as Capriati beat Dokic 6 4 6 1 to deny Dokic a shot at the final four. Venus Williams advances past Clarisa Fernandez and sets up a semifinal with Capriati after Fernandez defeated Suarez 2 6 7 6 2 1.
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Norman and Van de Velde qualify for U S Open
Greg Norman and Jean Van de Velde earned berths in the U S Open after qualifying rounds. Norman shot 5 under 139 at Old Memorial in Tampa to join Huston and amateur Warrick, while Van de Velde advanced from Purchase, New York alongside Maggert Haas Stadler Tway and Choi among others.
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Hurricanes stun Wings in overtime playoff opener at Joe Louis Arena
Carolina, the underdogs, push Detroit to OT as Sean Hill ties Hasek’s shutout streak with a 143% minute tally. Ward credits all four lines for forechecking as Carolina neu-trally plays to extend its playoff road run. The Hurricanes threaten a series upset amid a tense, sellout crowd in Detroit.
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