NASCAR rookies notch race wins at Winston Cup events
In Concord North Carolina AP reports rookie Dale Earnhardt Jr. won The Winston and Matt Kenseth captured the Coca Cola 600. Kenseth’s victory marked the first two-rookie win in a Winston Cup season since 1981, as veterans note the cars contribute as much as talent. Sterling Marlin recalls early career struggles and seat time rather than winning.
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Johnson's late 3 sinks Indiana to tie series
In New York the Knicks rally as Larry Johnson hits a pivotal three in front of Spike Lee and Reggie Miller, tying the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2 with a 91-89 win over the Pacers. Johnson scored 25, going 5 for 5 from three as New York leveraged a 14 point first quarter lead and 17 point halftime edge. Allen Houston and Kurt Thomas added double-digit totals while Patrick Ewing remained sidelined.
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Sampras loses in first round at French Open
Pete Sampras exits in the first round at Roland Garros after a five set battle with Mark Philippoussis, 4-6 7-5 7-6 4-6 8-6. The No. 2 seed voices frustration yet vows to keep chasing clay court glory as time slips by.
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Woods cruises to Memorial victory and first repeat
Tiger Woods won the Memorial by five strokes at Muirfield Village with a 2 under 70 to claim his 19th PGA Tour win and become the first repeat champion in the event’s 25-year history. Ernie Els and Justin Leonard shared runner-up in the B Flight as Woods extended his strong season.
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Moloto Leads Sprint to 400 Victory at Relay Meet
Moloto surged from fourth to second midway in his leg to win the 400 as Tim Lira of Wellington chased hard. Nation stumbled near the final hurdle in the 300 hurdles, finishing second after a fall, while Stringer posted 2:00.2 in the 800. Laws praised the team’s season-long prep and cohesion among athletes and coaches for a championship run.
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Ottawa Girls Finish Seventh in State 3200 Relay Streak Ended
Senior Kristy Morton placed 14th in the 1600 at 5:51.93 and sophomore Katie Sheffield was 13th in the 800 at 2:33.65. Senior Karyn Fuller finished 11th in the 3200 at 12:58.99. Ottawa’s 3200 relay team Sheffield Kathryn Sylvester Jessica Sylvester and Dieterich nearly medaled, Dieterich coming up short final 50 meters. Ottawa finished seventh at 10:20.48, snapping four straight state titles in the event while Clay Center set a new state record 9:33.12. Ottawa’s mark was 9:34.17.
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