Davies Wins LPGA Championship with A Three Stroke Margin
Laura Davies surged on the back nine to card a 68 and finish 5‑under 279, three ahead of Patty Sheehan and Ritzman as Davies claimed her second straight tour event and second major. Sheehan faltered late with two bogeys and a double, ending at 285.
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Raiders return to Oakland linked to Coliseum repairs
The Los Angeles Raiders eye Oakland for one season if the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum isn’t ready for the Sept. 11 home opener amid significant earthquake damage. Oakland officials courted Al Davis as potential home plans unfolded.
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Russian rider wins Tour DuPont in Winston-Salem finish
Viatcheslav Ekimov of Russia triumphed in the Tour DuPont, clocking 34 minutes 3 seconds over 16.6 miles in the final time trial. Lance Armstrong of Texas finished second, Andrea Peron third, with Steve Bauer and Jean-Francois Bernard also strong finishers. Armstrong, world road champion, challenged throughout the last six stages, while Greg LeMond struggled to a distant overall position.
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Devils edge Rangers in double overtime for series lead
In a dramatic Eastern Conference final opener, the New Jersey Devils tied the game late in regulation via Claude Lemieux and won 4-3 on Stephane Richer’s goal with 4:37 left in the second overtime against the New York Rangers. Richer converted a pass from Bobby Carpenter after Graves drew defender Graves, sending the series to Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
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Irvan dominates Save Mart 300 for second Sears Point win
Ernie Irvan led 74 laps at Sears Point International Raceway to win the Save Mart 300, earning his second NASCAR Winston Cup victory at the track. Dale Earnhardt finished third, with Rusty Wallace and Geoff Bodine rounding out the top five. Irvan extended his Cup lead to 40 points over Earnhardt.
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Leafs ready for new playoff series against Canucks
Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh from a seven game tilt with San Jose, begin the next playoff series versus Vancouver. Captain Wendel Clark predicts a hard fought battle as Toronto seeks to improve on last year's final four showing and edge into a bride role. Clark opened the clinching win with a wrist shot at 8:58 of the first period.
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Schumacher Dominates Monaco Grand Prix for Fourth Straight Win
Michael Schumacher won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole, finishing more than 35 seconds ahead of Martin Brundle. Mika Hakkinen and Damon Hill retired after a first lap collision. Gerhard Berger spun early, finishing third after oil on track. Schumacher extends world championship lead as he eyes a potential five- race streak at the Spanish GP.
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