Sanchez Vicario defends French Open amid wrist pain
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario opens her bid for a fourth French Open title while balancing a painful left wrist awaiting surgery. The Spaniard, a clay court stalwart, outlines her plan to manage the injury with therapy and no operation, as she faces Majana Lucie in the opening match and reflects on Spain’s rising tennis talent including Carlos Moya.
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Bulls win NBA Draft Lottery top pick after rough season
The Chicago Bulls earned the first overall pick amid a downturn that followed Michael Jordan's retirement. Despite a 13-37 season and roster departures, Bulls VP Jerry Krause celebrated with two lucky pennies as Vancouver secured another top pick and Chicago gained the top spot.
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Chicago Bulls win rights to draft pick mystery
In a chaotic draft lottery, Chicago misses top selection while Charlotte defies odds to grab No 3. Vancouver owner notes luck while Bulls and Clippers face setbacks. Toronto, Minnesota and Washington claim mid to high picks with Denver’s slot traded away.
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Knicks deny Checketts meeting with Phil Jackson
Knicks officials dismissed reports of a meeting between team president Dave Checketts and Phil Jackson to gauge interest in coaching. Jeff Van Gundy declined to comment, and spokesman Barry Watkins said there was no meeting while New York papers cited unnamed sources.
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Belmont Stakes Doubt for Badge After Knee Chip
AP reports Badge, winner of the Gotham and Best Turn, likely to miss the Belmont after a knee chip was detected during a gallop. Trainer Joe Aquilino said X-rays confirmed the chip, though it isn’t severely troubling the horse, who impressed at the Preakness.
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Kenyans sweep Sao Paulo Marathon led by Yego win
Kenyans dominated the Sao Paulo Marathon with Paul Yego capturing first place in 2 hours 15 minutes 22 seconds. Geofrey Letting finished second by 10 seconds, followed by Kipkemboi Cherulyot and Joseph Cheromei in a Kenyan 1 2 3 4. Brazil's Marcia Narlock won the women's race.
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Jalabert takes lead at Tour of Italy with time-trial win
Laurent Jalabert moved ahead of Marco Pantani to lead the Tour of Italy after winning the 20 mile time trial in Ancona. Sergy Gontchar finished second, Pantani dropped to third as Frigo, Gontehar, and Gotti trailed within a minute.
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Statue honored Florence Joyner unveiled in Laguna Hills
A statue honoring Florence Griffith Joyner was unveiled by her husband Al Joyner and daughter Mary in Laguna Hills. The sculpture shows Joyner finishing the 100 meters in Seoul 1988 with hands raised. Commissioned by Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Mission Viejo, the tribute recalls her grace and dominance.
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United tops Fusion as Lassiter nets twice
Roy Lassiter and Marco Etcheverry led D C United to a 1 0 win over the Miami Fusion in Fort Lauderdale Lassiter scored in the 62nd minute and again eight minutes later to lift United from a 3 7 record heading into the match Miami fell to 3 7 with a fourth straight loss The Fusion twice pressured for a first half goal but Tom Presthus kept them off the board with several saves
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