Ivanisevic Wins Wimbledon in Wild Card Breakthrough
Goran Ivanisevic defeats Pat Rafter 6 3 3 6 7 9 7 in a dramatic final, becoming the first wild card to claim a major men’s title at Wimbledon. The Croat seals victory on a fourth championship point after a record fifth set, in a match watched by a pulsating Centre Court crowd.
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Ichiro Mania Drives All Star Fever At Safeco Field
Suzuki earns enraptured reception as the AL and NL prepare for the All Star Game in Seattle. The Seattle outfielder leads in hits and runs while fans worldwide anticipate his spotlight moment and the home run derby spotlight.
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Alien Chase draws several participants at seventh annual race
Over 300 runners signed up for the seventh annual C A S E Alien Chase in Roswell. Hank Harris of Hobbs won the men s 10K in 35 38 and Amy Payne of Albuquerque captured the women s 10K in 38 47.
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Gonzalez Wins All-Star Home Run Derby In Seattle
Luis Gonzalez defeats Sammy Sosa 6-2 to win the All-Star Home Run Derby at Safeco Field. Barry Bonds is eliminated in the semifinals after hitting a 476 foot drive. Alex Rodriguez exits in the first round. Gonzalez hits five homers in the first round and edges Bonds 5-3 in the semis. Arizona leads NL West. Bonds' Giants trail.
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