Open tees off Bethpage Black as 102 year Open debuts on public course
World golf highlights include Bethpage Black hosting the U S Open for the first time on a public course. In other sports news, U S faces Poland in World Cup qualifying, Cubs host White Sox in Chicago series, Royals visit Cardinals in St Louis. College World Series starts in Omaha and Jason Dwyer signs with Southeastern Illinois Falcons after a standout Crab Orchard career averaging 21.8 PPG 8.5 RPG 5.7 APG.
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Lakers Complete Historic Third Straight NBA Title Sweep
The Los Angeles Lakers swept the New Jersey Nets 4-0 to win their 14th franchise title and third consecutive NBA championship. Shaquille O Neal posted 34 points and 10 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 25 as the Lakers dominated with 11 three pointers and balanced support from Derek Fisher Devean George and Robert Horry. Finals MVP O Neal praised teammates after the clincher as Phil Jackson tied Red Auerbach for most head coach titles.
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New York fans mix jeers and cheers at Bethpage Open
At Bethpage Black for the U S Open fans glare and grin as players like Montgomerie Garcia Furyk Woods draw reactions. Tiger Woods rides huge crowds and chants while others face heckles about weight hair and nerves as expectations rise ahead of weekend play.
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Saluki Recruit Delays Arrival As Transfer Rules Apply
Bruce Weber explains that junior college center Levy Jones must graduate before transferring to Southern Illinois University. Jones will spend summer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College earning an associate degree, delaying his arrival to Carbondale. Teammate Blake Schoen also remains home awaiting Indiana All-Star Football duties.
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Night Football at SIU Aims to Spark Turnaround
SIU football coach Sir Cunningham Kill expressed optimism as McAndrew Stadium gears up for four night games in the 2002 season. He cites community support and night crowds as key to rebuilding a struggling program.rnThe coach notes regional limits on entertainment options and acknowledges past attendance challenges despite high-profile nonconference opponents and a Sweet 16 NCAA run by LIU.
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