Irwin leads U S Open as storms suspend round two
Storms halt play at Southern Hills with Hale Irwin atop the first-round leaderboard at 3-under 67 as Tiger Woods struggles to recover from early miscues. Davis Love III returns after two months out with neck and back injuries, carding a 77. Goosen and Izawa sit near par while Mickelson and Garcia post 70s.
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Hull becomes free agent as Stars decline 7 million option
Brett Hull will be an unrestricted free agent July 1 after the Dallas Stars chose not to exercise a $7 million option for 2001-02. The 16-year NHL veteran, who turns 37 in August, could return to Dallas but the team will seek a younger, accomplished goal scorer. Hull has 649 career goals, seventh in league history, and led Dallas with 39 goals and 40 assists last season.
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Sakic and Lemieux Favor Olympic Camp Despite Union Worries
Star players Joe Sakic and Mario Lemieux say they have no issue with a September mini camp for Team Canada, but the NHL Players Association opposes tryouts before the Salt Lake City Winter Games. Team Canada has key members like Niedermayer Blake Pronger Nolan Yzerman and Kariya. many others could miss Salt Lake City if invited. Wayne Gretzky aims for a four to five day Banff camp in September regardless of the union.
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Winnipeg to Host World Curling Championships in 2003
Winnipeg has been chosen to stage the world curling championships in 2003. The Winnipeg Free Press cites unnamed sources and says a formal announcement by World Curling Federation president Roy Sinclair is expected June 29 in Winnipeg. The Ford sponsored event will bring together men's and women's champions from 10 countries.
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De Boer banned a year for doping
UEFA suspended Dutch international Frank de Boer for 12 months from all competitive matches after both samples from the March 15 test after the Celta de Vigo tie returned positive for nandrolone. The Barcelona defender faced the ruling following evidence and witness testimony.
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Wells Doubt Yankee Owner Is Serious About Trade
David Wells doubts George Steinbrenner is serious about trading him. He notes if the Yankees truly wanted him back there would be heavy wheeling and dealing. Wells has been amid frequent trade rumors as the White Sox struggle with a $9.25 million salary looming behind Frank Thomas.
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