Duel of Stars: Olajuwon meets Robinson in West finals
NBA Western Conference finals open with Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson facing off as rivals and friends. Houston earned a 115 114 win in Phoenix to reach the series, while San Antonio rode its top regular season to the conference finals. The two Texas teams meet in a best of seven series marked by high stakes and potential foul trouble.
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Hakeem Olajuwon
David Robinson
Robinson
San Antonio Spurs
Olajuwon
Houston Rockets
Rockets
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Indiana
New York
Spurs
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
Texas
Houston
Doc Rivers
Bob Hill
Florida State Triumphs Over Clemson For ACC Title
Florida State pitcher Jonathan Johnson shut down Clemson on five singles as the Seminoles won 8-2 to capture their first ACC baseball title. Johnson (10-3) earned tourney MVP honors, delivering a five-hit shutout effort despite two wild pitches. Jeremy Morris and J D Drew homered, and Mike Martin added a two run double. Old Dominion defeated Richmond 15 7 to claim the Colonial Athletic Association title with Ron Walker guiding the Monarchs to the NCAA bid and Maika Symmonds earning MVP honors.
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Jonathan Johnson
Clemson
Florida State
Johnson
Seminoles
Tigers
ACC
Gary Burnham
Jeremy Morris
J.D. Drew
Mike Martin
Jason Dawsey
Old Dominion
Richmond
Jason Risley
Colonial Athletic Association
Ron Walker
Singh eyes open after winning in playoff
Vijay Singh wins Buick Classic in a five hole playoff over Doug Martin, securing his third win of the year and 18th as a professional. Martin falters late after birdies down the stretch, while Singh seals with a 12-foot birdie on the 18th.
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Doug Martin
Westchester Country Club
Long Island
Shinnecock Hills
Singh
Martin
Scott Hoch
Robert Wrenn
Bobby Wadkins
Ernie Els
Dillard
Playoff Push Sets Stage For Tuesday Matchups
Pamlico eyes a 7 p.m. Bayboro clash with North Duplin as the Hurricanes seek a Coastal Plains 1A playoff run. Havelock hosts Bertie while West Craven sees pitcher Kelly Sittiewski return after chicken pox in a late season surge.
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Havelock
Pamlico
North Duplin
Bayboro
Jere Baldwin
Hurricanes
Coastal Plains
Richlands
Yvonda Jones
Rosewood
Eagles
Bertie
Havelock High
Donna Eason
West Craven
Eason
Washington
Rams
Kelly Sittiewski
Gordon eyes fourth 1995 Coca-Cola 600 win at Charlotte
The race at Charlotte saw Winston strike Schrader and Earnhardt crash with Waltrip as rivals fueled by a $1.1 million purse. Spencer admitted no fault while Schrader blamed him. Gordon, unscathed, plans to defend his title, leading series wins at four if successful. Marlin warned competitors they must counter Gordon’s pace.
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Jimmy Spencer
Spencer
Schrader
RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Dale Earnhardt
Darrell Waltrip
Waltrip
Earnhardt
Darrell
Gordon
Charlotte
Sterling Marlin
Johansson Qualifies With 225.547 MPH To Bump Fittipaldi
Indy Stefan Johansson of Sweden qualified with a four lap average of 225.547 mph to knock Fittipaldi from the lineup. Roger Penske’s team has won Indy many times, but this year history offered little help as Unser lamented not being prepared. Fittipaldi voiced disappointment after the yellow flag wiped out a faster run, while Davy Jones and Unser followed with 225.135 and 224.101 averages respectively.
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Sweden
Fittipaldi
Penske
Indy
Roger
Unser
Davy Jones
Indians return home to extend Southern Division lead
Kinston Indians 27-17 end seven game road stretch with 6-1 mark to build a five game edge over Salem. They host Prince William at Grainger Stadium at 7 p.m. SECAUCUS and ROME events follow with NBA draft, tennis wins, and Holyfield boxing results.
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Kinston Indians
Indians
Salem
Prince William
Grainger Stadium
Pacers Hold Off Knicks In Late Finish Behind Miller
Miller scored 29 as Indiana claimed a 97-95 edge over New York after Smits and Davis contributed in a tight fourth. Ewing led the Knicks with 29 points and 14 rebounds, but a late layup miss sealed the win as Davis secured the final rebound and Starks’ 3 cut the margin to two.
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Pacers
Rik
Reggie
Smits
Dale Davis
New York
Ewing
John Starks
Indiana
Anthony Mason
Starks
Knicks
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