U S Faces China In World Cup Final At Rose Bowl
China beat Norway 5 0 in Foxboro while the United States edged Brazil 2 0 in Palo Alto to reach the final. Michelle Akers converted a penalty early and Mia Hamm helped create the second goal as the Americans prepare to host China in Pasadena.
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Golf at a Glance PGA Tour Milwaukee Open Preview
The Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Park Golf Club in Wisconsin features a 6 739 yard par 71 layout with a $23 million purse and a $414 000 winner share telecast on ESPN and ABC. Last year Jett Sluman captured 19 under 265 while Steve Stricker nearby, Tiger Woods last week, and David Duval lead the money list as the circuit schedules next at the British Open.
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NBA salaries rise as more players hit 1 to 2 million
The NBA players union reports a near 50 percent rise in players earning 1 to 2 million dollars in 1999. Average salary climbs to 2.4 million from 2.37 million, while median goes from 1.4 million to 1.68 million. Union director Billy Hunter highlights economics in State of the Union style address amid lockout fallout.
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Yankees refuse Nick Johnson for Pan American Games
New York Yankees executive decision blocks Nick Johnson from joining the U S team for the Pan Am Games. G M Brian Cashman says Johnson remains in development plans toward the majors. Johnson, 20, starred at Class A Tampa after a 317 average with 17 homers and 58 RBIs, and is nephew of former MLB figure Larry Bowa.
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Mets Cardinals may open season in Tokyo next year
The Mets and Cardinals are main candidates for a two game season opening series in Tokyo. MLB officials and the players association visited Tokyo to discuss the unprecedented trip and plan to finalize details within a month. Cardinals president Mark Lamping said the idea has international exposure value but details must be shared before positions can be firmed.
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Thiiveros Captures FLW Open On Lake St Clair
Veteran bass pro Pete Thiiveros of Jacksonville Florida won the Wal-Mart Forrest L. Wood Open at Lake St Clair near Detroit, earning 200000 from a 1 million purse and a berth in the 450000 championship at Fort Gibson Lake Oklahoma. Final-round weights totaled 19 pounds for Thiiveros five bass, with Kevin Van Dam finishing second and Art Ferguson third among a 50 angler field.
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Peter Thiveros
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Wal Mart FLW Tour primed for 2000 season opens
The FLW Tour announces a 2000 schedule with a $4 million purse across four qualifying events and a $410,000 Tour Championship. David Walker earns Angler of the Year honors with a top points finish, as Straton shows up in purses for the Wal Mart Open and Forrest Wood Open. The circuit visits Lake Okeechobee Clewiston Pascagoula and more, with events awarding substantial cash and writer’s purses to top finishers.
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Maryland Champion Red Star Rose Dies After Illness
Hed Star Rose was Maryland Bred Champion Two Year Old Colt of the Year and died after anterior enteritis. Hickory Plains plans to regroup with a wave of young horses including Red Star Rose’s half-brother. Itaka the Maryland bred stallion will have first crops next year as Cohen vows to press on.
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Steels wins second Tour de France stage in Brittany
Tom Steels of Belgium sprinted to victory in stage nine of the Tour de France, moving to second overall with his third stage win. Jaan Kirsipuu kept the yellow jersey as the pack surged at 27 mph, final sprint reaching 42 mph. Erik Zabel, Stuart O Grady, Nicola Minali followed, while Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie finished lower.
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Rivera Finds Confidence as Switch Hitter for Orioles Affiliate
Rivera reflects on sticking with one team and earning his chance after being moved around early in his career. He recalls signing in 1994 in the Dominican Republic, adapting to life in the United States, and embracing switch hitting after Orioles instruction. Etchebarren credits his quick hands and growth as a hitter.
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