Parnevik Opens Two Shot Lead At Turnberry Open
Sweden's Jesper Parnevik birdied late to post 66 and reach 134 at halfway, taking a two stroke lead in the British Open as players faced brisk winds at Turnberry. Greg Turner shared second at 136 after a tough finish. Norman and Faldo rallied to stay near the leaders while Zoeller and Brooks made strong moves in the windy second round.
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Faldo penalized two strokes for wrong ball at Open
At Turnberry Faldo hit the wrong ball on the par five 17th and took a two stroke penalty after a triple bogey eight. He finished 5 over par 75 on Thursday, ten back of leader Greg Turner, amid sympathy from playing partner Ernie Els.
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Earnhardt faces tight race as Pocono weekend looms
Dale Earnhardt leads Ernie Irvan by four points with 14 races left in the Winston Cup schedule. He warns a stumble could cost the championship while Rusty Wallace, atop five wins this season, eyes another victory at Pocono. Wallace rode a track record pace and a dominant run last June, hoping Midnight Rider repeats.
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World Cup final pits Brazil and Italy at Rose Bowl
In Pasadena Brazil clashes with Italy for soccer's crown in a final seen as a clash of two powerhouses. Brazil seeks a fourth title while Italy aims to add to its world titles, with star Roberto Baggio a doubtful starter due to injury and Romaria tied for top scorers with five goals.
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ECU Eyes Conference Leap to Lift Fan Spirit
Sun Journal sports editor Ken Buday argues East Carolina University could gain football and basketball exposure, television revenue, and regional economic benefits by joining a major conference. The move could attract higher scrutiny of the university and boost local support despite past rejections from the Big East.
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Bulls Beat Kinston Early in Durham Showdown
Durham Bulls toppled Kinston 7-5 at Durham Athletic Park to seize a strong lead in the Southern Division. Indian starter Casey Whitten allowed six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings as Ramon Nunez and Hector Roa each homered for Kinston. Bulls starter Mike D Andrea earned the win over seven innings as Chad Townsend and Juan Andujar connected for Durham. The Indians drop into a last place tie with Salem. Kinston to wrap the series at 7 p.m. today in Durham.
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