Martin comes up big with Talladega victory
Mark Martin, the smallest Winston Cup driver, won the Winston Select 500 at Talladega in a last lap charge past Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon. Morgan Shepherd spun Earnhardt while block attempts faltered on the final stretch, as Shepherd recovered to finish third. Martin led Gordon at the line by about two car lengths and claimed his first Talladega win in 19 starts, moving within nine points of the season lead.
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Earnhardt fumes after late crash costs him lead
In Talladega Dale Earnhardt blames Morgan Shepherd after a final-lap spin with Shepherd and Dick Trickle tie up the field. Mark Martin wins the Winston Select 500 as Sterling Marlin smirks. Earnhardt fights to keep pace, dismissing questions as he exits the garage.
Marlin misses big payday at Talladega race
Sterling Marlin dropped a cylinder in his No 4 Chevrolet, lost 43 laps, and finished far back as Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin battled for the Winston Million bonuses. Dale Jarrett’s crew injury and Ford’s win sparked reaction to NASCAR rules. Rusty Wallace ran out of fuel while leading late, Louis Allen earned a top 10, and Darrell Waltrip sought drafts for a rare win.
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First Round Hurdle for Magic in Boston Series
The Orlando Magic, historically strong at home, dropped a 99 92 road defeat to Boston in the playoffs. They must win at least one game in Boston Garden after a late season slide including 16 of 20 road losses. Boston, with a losing record entering the series, leads the best of seven.
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Hornets use big lineup to upset Bulls 106 89 in Chicago
Charlotte Hornets overpower Chicago Bulls 106 89 as a 7 foot center and a revamped front line spark a decisive comeback. Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning combine for 48 points and 20 rebounds, turning the tide after a tight first half and evening the best of five series at 1 1.
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