Razorbacks reach NCAA final with 68 61 win over Virginia
Arkansas silences critics by defeating Virginia 68 61 in the Midwest Regional final to advance. Corliss Williamson had 21 points and 9 rebounds while Scotty Thurman delivered a key 3 as Arkansas edged ahead late. Virginia, led by Junior Burrough, fought hard but was unable to overcome the Razorbacks' defense and rebounding.
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Agassi beats Sampras to take Lipton final in tight tiebreaker
In Key Biscayne Andre Agassi defeats Pete Sampras 3-6 6-2 7-6 7-3 at the Lipton Championships to take a 2-1 lead in the year rivalry. Agassi earns 330000 while Sampras pockets 174000 as the pair set up future clashes in Davis Cup and potential French Open.
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Marlin survives accident-filled TranSouth 400 at Darlington
Sterling Marlin edged Dale Earnhardt to win the TranSouth 400 as a rash of crashes and 87 cautions slowed the race at Darlington. Gordon led early but wrecks and a late duel left Earnhardt second and Labonte injured. Marlin earned 86,150 of 516,485 season earnings in a Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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Young America qualifies for defender finals amid Seas of disaster
San Diego AP Young America led by Kevin Mahaney becomes first yacht to reach Citizen Cup defender finals as Stars and Stripes suffers keel damage and withdraws from a semifinal. Dennis Conner vows to push on with Mighty Mary to challenge for America's Cup.
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Janzen Wins Players Championship in Openlike Run
Lee Janzen, under pressure to replicate U S Open form since 1993, held off a strong field at Ponte Vedra to win the Players Championship. Critics questioned his club changes and caddy switch, but he delivered a solid finish amid lingering Open champion scrutiny.
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Janzen Wins Tough Sawgrass Round With 71 To Take Title
On a brutal Sawgrass course with water hazards and fast, wind-dried greens, Janzen hung tough and shot a 71 in the final round to finish 5 under at 283, winning by one stroke over Bernhard Langer.
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Injunction Sought to End Baseball Strike Today
The National Labor Relations Board plans to file for a preliminary injunction in New York federal court to halt the baseball owners lockout and restore salary arbitration and free agent bidding. Union head Donald Fehr says a judge’s ruling could end the strike before the season opener, while owners weigh a possible season without an agreement.
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