Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Kicks Off Today
Morehead City reports up to 190 boats ready to contest the Big Rock event. Level III entries rise to 65, with top prizes for the largest blue marlin and three other categories. Daily weigh-ins, four of six fishing days, and a Bowie's first mate award highlight the opening, amid an approaching cold front.
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Rockets put Magic on brink with 106 103 win
Houston rockets seized a 3 0 series lead by defeating the Orlando Magic 106 103 as Anfernee Hardaway praised his team's heart. The Rockets from the No 6 seed in the West edge toward a Finals sweep, while Orlando faces a must win game at home to avoid history.
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Labonte wins after Gordon's late miscue at Pocono
In a dominant Pocono race, Gordon led 128 of 200 laps but stalled seven laps from the finish when a gear shift failure damaged his engine. Labonte, prepared for a runner-up, clinched victory as Gordon's mishap handed him the win, with Musgrave second and Schrader third.
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Muster crowns French Open title ends long wait
Thomas Muster defeated Michael Chang in straight sets to win the French Open, claiming his first Grand Slam. The 27-year-old Austrian, 121-minute final, extended his clay-court win streak to 35 and cemented a remarkable comeback after a severe knee injury.
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