Minnesota prep Alan Anderson chooses Michigan State
Minnesota forward Alan Anderson, a 6-4 shooting guard, verbally committed to Michigan State over Kansas and Minnesota after a strong relationship with coach Tom Izzo. Anderson averaged 17 points last season and cited fit and potential for another national title as reasons for his choice.
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Cowboys beat Washington 27 21 in Monday night clash
Randall Cunningham filled in for the injured Troy Aikman and threw two TD passes as Dallas defeated Washington 27 21 in Landover Maryland. Cunningham connected with Jackie Harris and Chris Warren while Washington struggled on offense and Johnson threw a late interception. The win halts a rough start for the Cowboys and worsens the Redskins’ uneasy season as they prepare for the Giants and Buccaneers.
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Cowboys and Redskins clash in scoring heavy game
Dallas and Washington produced a high scoring game with multiple touchdowns and field goals. Key players included S Davis for Washington with 91 rushing yards and 54 receiving yards, Cunningham connecting for 185 passing yards for Dallas, and Seder kicking multiple points.
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Olympics brief Olympic action mixed with softball upset
Diverse Olympic notes from Sydney include Japan’s 2-1 softball win over the United States ending the U S 112 game winning streak, Jose Navarro advancing in boxing, Bridgette Gusterson lifting Australia past the U S 7-6 in field hockey, Pat Rafter defeating Vince Spadea in tennis, Monica Seles debuting with a 6-0 6-1 win, and Chen Xiaomin setting a weightlifting record as Jeff Madrigal trails in sailing.
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Canada Tops Angola in Men’s Basketball in Sydney
Canada defeated Angola 99-54 in Sydney led by Rowan Barrett with 21 points. Barrett added 13 in the first quarter as Canada built a 23-9 lead and stretched it to 50-29 by halftime, improving to 2-0 after the Australia game.
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Rhode loses double trap Olympic bid, takes bronze in Sydney
Kim Rhode entered the Sydney Games with two Olympic records but ended with bronze after scoring 139 points to finish third behind Pia Hansen of Sweden and Deborah Gelisto of Italy. Hansen posted 148 points, including 112 in qualifying, breaking Rhode's Atlanta 1996 marks.
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Wong Heldger keep medal hopes alive at Olympics
Sydney event sees Rob Heldger and Kevin Wong defeat Jean-Philippe Jodard and Christian Penigaud 15-2 in under 20 minutes in the losers bracket. Seventh-seeded pair advance to another round, while Jodard and Penigaud retire from beach volleyball after this quick match.
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Olympics swim title earned by van den Hoogenband in 200 fly
Pieter van den Hoogenband won the 200 meter fly at the Olympics, becoming the first Dutchman to win an Olympic swimming event. He defeated Ian Thorpe as the Thorpedo and others contended near the 150-meter mark. He led prelims in the 100 free and commented on his focus on the wall rather than competitors. The U S gathered five golds in three days of swimming with five to go.
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