Agassi and Sampras reach Wimbledon quarterfinals in straight sets
Pete Sampras defeated Greg Rusedski 6-4 6-3 7-5 on Centre Court to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, keeping his serve while breaking four times as the Britain born player, now representing Britain, entertained the crowd with an aggressive style and face paint. Andre Agassi also advanced to the quarters with a decisive win, continuing the dominance of the tournament's top seed. Sampras endured a minor head knock after colliding with a camera lens but declared himself fine.
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Tarango hit with Wimbledon record fine for abuse
American Jeff Tarango received a Wimbledon record 15500 fine for verbal abuse and walking off in a third round match against Alexander Mronz after disputing with umpire Bruno Rebeuh. Tarango alleged bias and named players, prompting an investigation while Rebeuh faced no action.
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Ripken jokes ease as record chase nears Gehrig mark
Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr speaks of lifting pressure as he closes in on Lou Gehrig 2 130 game streak. He says he focuses on playing daily and avoids letting the milestone overwhelm him while fans and media watch his 2 071st straight game.
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Cherry Point hosts King of the Hills golf event on July Fourth
Cherry Point golf course invites players to 18 holes for Independence Day with a 6599 yard par 72 layout. Marines or other service members may join a guest round, facing uphill and downhill lies amid wooded terrain and potential back yard close calls. Furry spectators and challenging approaches surround greens.
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Jarmon's camp teaches basketball and values for youth
Gerald Jarmon held his third annual Christian basketball camp at Grover C Fields Middle School. The free five day event emphasized character development alongside basketball skills, with about 100 campers this year. Jarmon aims to steer children toward positive life lessons beyond sports.
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