Sweep Victory Crown: Houston Rockets Win Second NBA Title
The Houston Rockets completed a 4–0 finals sweep over the Orlando Magic to claim their second title. Hakeem Olajuwon scored 35 points with 15 rebounds and hit a late 3 to seal the 113–101 win in Houston. Clyde Drexler and Olajuwon, former Phi Slama Jama teammates, led the triumph as Rockets became a No. 6 seed to win.
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Foreign-looking course could lead to foreign US Open champ
On the eve of the centennial U S Open at Shinnecock Hills, rain and slow greens mix with a British atmosphere. European players like Faldo, Montgomerie, and Langer contrast with favored Australians such as Greg Norman. Norman is seen as a top favorite while Americans like Lee Janzen and David Graham are also contenders.
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Sea Striker Aims For First Big Rock Victory In 8 Years
Morehead City crew led by Captain Adrian Holler and Rex Johnson chase their first Big Rock Blue Marlin Tour win as a 400 pound blue marlin tops the 37th tournament leaderboard. Miss Judy sits third with 305 pounds, and Osprey holds second on a slowed opening with only five billfish hooked. Weather improved after a cold front, 192 boats entered, 109 fished Wednesday, 24 total releases so far.
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Woods Eyes Historic Open Victory At Shinnecock
Sports columnist Tim Hackett notes Tiger Woods, 1994 U.S. Amateur champion, as a groundbreaking contender at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The piece recalls historic Black golfers like John Shippen, underscores Woods’s talent and media focus, and cites a $350,000 prize as the benchmark for a future championship.
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