Comets advance to fourth straight WNBA finals
In Inglewood, the Comets defeated the Sparks 74-69 to clinch a spot in their fourth consecutive WNBA finals. Cynthia Cooper scored 29 points, lifting Los Angeles to defeat despite Houston’s regular season dominance. The Comets will face the Eastern champion, either New York Liberty or Cleveland Rockers, in the finals.
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Comets Defeat Sparks In Tight WNBA Contest
In Houston the Comets beat the Sparks 74 to 69 after a second-half push. Key players included C. Cooper and Arcain for Houston and Mabika and Dixon for Los Angeles, with rebounds led by Leslie for the Sparks and Thompson for the Comets.
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McNair Returns to Practice After Shoulder Soreness
Titans quarterback Steve McNair threw in practice Sunday for the first time in nearly a week and said his sore right shoulder is healed. He had sat out two practices before the Aug. 14 exhibition win over the Rams. McNair participated in all drills except the final one.
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Giants waive 12 including Lewis after preseason stumble
East RUTHERFORD, N.J. Fred Lewis among 12 Giants cuts on Sunday. Coach Jim Fassel also placed sixth round pick Dhan Jones on injured reserve with a knee injury. Lacina sidelined two weeks to a month with a sprained knee after MRI following a MCL injury.
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Buccaneers Top Patriots In Exhibition Clash At Foxboro
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New England Patriots 31-21 in a sloppy preseason game at Foxboro. Key miscues included nine penalties by each team, several fumbles, and a late blunder by Patriots backup Michael Bishop, while Shaun King and Jacquez Green sparked two big plays for the Buccaneers.
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Umpire Millen wears cammed uniform in Foxboro exhibition
Commentator Matt Millen acted as an NFL umpire for over a quarter in the Buccaneers Patriots preseason game in Foxboro. Wearing No 155 with camera gear, he avoided tackles and only flagged once as officials praised concentration and speed, noting his four Super Bowl pedigree.
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Olympic Briefs From Sydney Bondi Volleyball Venue Opens
Sydney Airport baggage system malfunction caused delays for up to 20 flights as a computer fault disrupted operations for an hour. Bondi Beach unveiled as Olympic beach volleyball venue to mixed reception with athletes praising the facility. Spectators were sparse at the 10,000 seat stadium. Speedskater Chris Witty did not attend an Olympic cycling team rideoff in Texas, disrupting the American lineup ahead of the Olympics.
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Cooper Named Top Coach For Sparks In WNBA
Michael Cooper was named the league coach of the year after guiding the Los Angeles Sparks to a 28 4 regular season mark the best in WNBA history. He led a defense focused squad as 62 national writers and broadcasters voted him 37 votes with Dan Hughes Richie Adubato and Van Chancellor close contenders. Lisa Leslie praised his plan and execution from day one.
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Chiefs struggle in exhibition play as injuries sap roster
Chiefs face a 0-3 exhibition record with key injuries. Searcy to miss about 12 weeks after July 27 quadriceps surgery, Wade sidelined by a right foot stress fracture, and Jaguars star Fred Taylor out 3 to 4 weeks with a knee injury. Brack ens also did not play. Coach Coughlin cited protection problems as the team eyes a final preseason game at Tampa Bay.
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Miller Pulls Out Of Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Two time Olympian Shannon Miller withdrew from the U S Olympic gymnastics trials after twisting her left knee on an opening vault. Her brittle landing on a roundoff back flip with a half twist led to a second vault attempt before she limped off. Karolyi and Nunno assisted as she exited, scrapping her bid for a third Games.
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