Sampras Suffers Early Exit at French Open in Five-Set Loss
Pete Sampras, No. 2, lost in the first round at Roland Garros to Australia’s Mark Philippoussis 4-6 7-5 7-6 4 8-6 after a three-hour-plus match in blustery conditions. Hingis opened with a straight-sets win on Center Court as Capriati also fell in straight sets to Zuluaga. Seles and Talaja won their opening leads as the Paris tournament began.
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Comets claim WNBA opener in banner night
Houston defeated New York 84-68 as Cynthia Cooper joined the 2,000-point club and Sheryl Swoopes scored 27. The ceremony honored late teammate Kim Perrot as the Comets opened the season seeking a fourth title in team history.
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Knicks rally seals 91 89 win despite injuries
Knicks edge Pacers 91 89 as Patrick Ewing sits with right foot tendinitis. Latrell Sprewell returns after a broken left foot and Marcus Camby contributes despite a sprained knee. Allan Johnson shines with 10 of 16 shooting, five threes, and a late decisive three gesture.
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Knicks Rally To Tie Series With Narrow Road Win
The Knicks edged the Pacers 91 to 89 in Indiana as John Johnson led New York with 25 points and Latrell Sprewell added 12. Indiana's Davis 11 rebounds paced the team, but New York controlled the boards 47 to 38 and will host Game Six on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
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Devils and Stars spark Stanley Cup clash of grinding defense
The Devils and Stars enter Game One with rugged neutral zone traps and tight defense, aiming for low scoring battles. Both teams praise resilience over flair as star goaltenders Brodeur and Belfour carry strong season stats, while home ice shifts a key edge for Dallas.
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Montoya shines as Indy 500 winner fuels rising fame
Juan Montoya dominated the Indianapolis 500, leading 167 of 200 laps as a CART standout. Team owner Chip Ganassi and Foyt praised his talent amid talk of a possible Williams formula one move. Montoya, 24, rose from European Formula 3000 to CART champion and rookie of the year, with a wary eye on the future yet savoring a historic victory at the famed speedway.
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