Rafter Falls In Five At U S Open Midnight Drama
In a late night upset at Arthur Ashe Stadium Patrick Rafter, a two time US Open finalist, loses to Galo Blanco in five sets 7 6(3) 2 6 6 3 1 6 7 6(5) after a 3 hour 2 minute match that ended at 12 07 a m Wayne Arthurs also upsets No 2 seed Gustavo Kuerten earlier in four sets overpowering the Brazilian ace with 26 aces in a dramatic second day of play Associated Press
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Wilmington Area High girls tennis dominates Sharon 5-0
The Lady Greyhounds opened their season with straight set wins led by Alex Antonescu and Amanda Kingery both 6-0 6-0 in first and third singles. Sara Ross also won 6-1 6-0 in second singles as Wilmington captured all matches including doubles by Mary Janacone Amber Bauder 6-3 6-1 and Lisa Bumgartner Beth James 6-0 6-0.
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Beth James
Lauren Gilliand
Nikki Messina
Benson Wins Eight Inning One-Hitter For Pirates Over Giants
Pittsburgh right-hander Kris Benson ended an eight week winless stretch by allowing only a first inning Barry Bonds single and guiding the Pirates to an 8-0 win over San Francisco. Benson (9-11) threw 119 pitches with five walks and seven strikeouts, earning a much needed victory after a long dry spell.
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Pedro Martinez nearly no-hits Rays in 8-0 Boston win
Pedro Martinez carried a no-hitter into the ninth before a John Flaherty single ended the bid as Boston routed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8-0. Martinez struck out 13, allowed no walks and improved to 15-4.
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Fantasy football draft strategy for the Y2K season
Mike Banko outlines late draft planning for fantasy football in 1999. He argues to prioritize top running backs and wide receivers early, questions QB value until mid rounds, and warns against early tight ends and kickers. He predicts top sleepers like Steve McNair and Ricky Williams, and notes potential season-opening injuries and team shapes affecting value.
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