Belmont Stakes shocks as 18-1 Commendable wins in wide-open chase
After Fusaichi Pegasus failed to clinch the Triple Crown, 3-year-old Commendable upset the Belmont Stakes. Trainer D Wayne Lukas mapped races by fractions and matchups, guiding Pat Day to a stalking ride against Hugh Hefner with expectations of Aptitude and Impeachment as closers in a crowded field.
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Kuerten Wins French Open Title In Five Sets At Roland Garros
Gustavo Kuerten survives a tense final against Magnus Norman to claim his second French Open crown after 19 hours 13 minutes of match play. He lost a late edge at 10 championship points but persevered 6-2 6-3 2-6 7-6 to seal the win, earning $600000 and moving atop the ATP points race. Mary Pierce and Martina Hingis prevailed in doubles 6-2 6-4.
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Jimmy Connors
Keer-ten
Mary Pierce
Martina Hingis
Virginia Ruano Pascual
Paola Suarez
Norman
Cajuns rally past San Jose State in CWS elimination
Louisiana Lafayette, in its first CWS appearance, beat San Jose State 6-3 to stay alive, thanks to late two out hitting. Danny Massiatte homered, Jarvis Larry drove in two, and Scott Dohmann earned the win while Gordon O'Brien notched the save. The Cajuns move to face Clemson in an elimination game. Stanford defeated Clemson 10-4 to stay within one win of the championship, as Justin Wayne shined with eight hits allowed in 7 2/3 innings.
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Gall
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Kevin Lynn
Pacers Hold Serve In Lakers Clash Before Game 4
Indiana dominated the Lakers 86 83 as Shaquille ONeal faced heavy double teams and shot poorly. Dale Davis led with 12 rebounds and tough defense while Sam Perkins and Reggie Miller helped seal the win. Lakers woes continued at the line as Miller hit key free throws.
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Robert Horry
Horry
Sweeps From page 17 Toronto Beats Canadian Rival In Tight Finish
Toronto improved to 11-5 as Tony Batista hit a grand slam and Carlos Delgado delivered a tiebreaking RBI in the eighth. Montreal reliever David Moraga debuted with Delgado's single for a 4-3 lead. Alex Rodriguez had two doubles and a single driving in three for Seattle in a win over San Francisco.
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Alex Rodriguez
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San Francisco
Bucs Recover, Royals Rally In Extra Inning Tilt
In a tense game, Morris delivered a two run double in the 10th for the Royals, Adrian Brown added four hits, and Giles followed with a two run homer to seal a 6 4 win. Sauerbeck earned the win with two innings of one hit relief as Cordova struggled with five runs allowed in six innings.
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Giles
Lamont
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Jermaine Dye
RBI
Royals
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Francisco Cordova
Kansas City
Todd Dunwoody
Brown
Wil Cordero
Joe Ronda
Kevin Young
Luis Soto
Lincoln High wrestling row ends with new coaches hired
Lincoln High School faces a heated board meeting as Bob Boyle and supporters press to reinstate longtime coach Rick Venezie. The Ellwood City Area School Board adopts Leif Ellis as head coach for 3000 dollars and Adam Smith as assistant for 1500, while Floyd Williams retires amid work pressure. Venezie claims an illegal winter conditioning program and faces blocked rehiring, with board members defending the new coaching team and stressing focus on qualified hires.
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