Two Decades of Historic Triumphs in Sports History
Highlights include 1919 Sir Barton first Triple Crown winner after Belmont Stakes despite den by Johnny Loftus. 1977 Seattle Slew wires Belmont for four length win with Jean Cruguet aboard. 1978 Nancy Lopez shoots 13 under to win LPGA by six over Amy Alcott. 1982 Holmes over Cooney in 13th for WBC title. 1984 Celtics end Lakers in Game 7 for 15th NBA crown. 1988 Stanford claims back to back College World Series titles. 1990 Nolan Ryan, 43, no hits as Rangers top Athletics 5-0.
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Mavericks player quotes coach Avery Johnson on intensity
Dallas Mavericks guard Jerry Stackhouse says Avery Johnson motivates with tough talk and a demand to push hard. He recalls being told to run through a brick wall, then seeking the soft spot as proof of the coach’s fiery approach.
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Late goal gives Edmonton chance in Stanley Cup finals
Edmonton edged Carolina 2-1 to pull within 2-1 in the series as Ryan Smyth buried a rebound with 2:15 left in the third. Jussi Markkanen stopped 24 shots while Cam Ward was unable to corral the late rebound for a decisive goal. The Oilers opened the scoring 2 minutes in, with Jaroslav Spacek and Shawn Horcoff combining on the winner, as Edmonton fought through a power-play drought to stay alive.
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Henin-Hardenne Wins French Open Title Again
Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 6-4 to claim a second straight French Open and third in four years. The match featured 68 unforced errors, with both players double faulting on break points and Kuznetsova misfiring 20 forehands as Henin-Hardenne wrestled the title on a tough day in Paris. Her coach Carlos Rodriguez praised her grit as she secured the crown.
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Cacique Wins Manhattan Handicap On Belmont Undercard
Cacique beat Relaxed Gesture by a head to win the $400,000 Manhattan Handicap on the turf, the premier event Saturday on Belmont Stakes undercard. Tommy Zbikowski’s pro boxing debut ended in a first round knockout at 49 seconds, before 14,369 fans in a 15,000 capacity arena.
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Heat seek ruthless strategy for Game 2 in finals
Miami Heat prepare for a rougher, inside‑out approach to Game 2 led by Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning. Pat Riley aims for a tougher, more physical game to counter Dallas and swing the series, with Dwyane Wade signaling aggression at the rim and on defense in a high‑stakes showdown.
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