Smits leads Pacers past Knicks 98 84 to go 3 1
Indiana center Rik Smits scored 25 with 11 rebounds dominating Patrick Ewing as the Pacers built an 18 point edge through a strong third quarter. Reggie Miller added 21 as Indiana took a 3-1 series lead over New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks face elimination in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
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Rockets rout Suns in Western Conference semifinal Game 3
Houston guard Hakeem Olajuwon delivered 36 points and 11 rebounds as the Rockets beat Phoenix 118 to 85. Charles Barkley was held to a playoff career low five points and went 0 for 10, sitting out the fourth quarter. Olajuwon praised their defense and predicted more success.
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Black Magic sweeps to fifth win in America's Cup
Team New Zealand’s Black Magic 1 completed a 5-0 sweep over Dennis Conner’s crew in San Diego, reclaiming the America's Cup for New Zealand. The Kiwis dominated the series, finishing 42-1 on the water, with Conner acknowledging a deserved global home for the trophy in Auckland.
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Brayton Leads as Rain Shortens Indy 500 Trials
Indy 500 time trials shortened by rain saw Scott Brayton lead with a 4 lap average of 231.604 mph, moving Arie Luyendyk to second. Eleven drivers qualified, with Luyendyk and Brayton chasing Guerrero’s 1992 single and four lap records. Time trials resume Sunday as more drivers attempt pole, with Brayton noting backup cars and unpredictable conditions.
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Wrights' quotes draw the ire of LPGA brass
LPGA commissioner calls claims that lesbians hurt women's golf absurd and ugly. Charles Mechem Jr. held a news conference to address quotes attributed to CBS golf analyst Ben Wright during the LPGA Championship broadcast. Wright denied making the negative remarks and defended the McDonald's LPGA's charitable impact.
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