Courier Washington lead US 2-0 in Davis Cup over Brazil
Washington ranked 24th beat Gustavo Kuerten in a long five set match 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-3 to give the United States a 2-0 lead. Courier then defeated Fernando Medgeni in another lengthy match 3-6 6-1 6-4 46 64 and the team eyed doubles to clinch the tie.
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Jim Courier
United States
Fernando Meligeni
Brazil
Courier
Washington
Slim Courier
MalaVai Washington
Ribeirao Preto
Gustavo Kuerten
Fernando Medgeni
Big East All Academic team picks for 1996
West Virginia topped the Big East with the most all academic football players named for 1996, led by Chad Johnston and others. Rutgers Temple and Syracuse each placed four selections, while Boston College Miami Rutgers Virginia Tech had three and Pittsburgh one.
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Mountaineer
Chad Johnston
Ron Keller
Rutgers
Eric Johnson
Temple
Souad
Mark Baniewicz
Syracuse
Anthony Midget
Virginia Tech
Mark Plants
Don Quesenberry
Orangemen
Sean Reali
Deon Maddox
Keith Downing
Reali
Maddox
Baniewicz
Downing
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Miami
Pitt
Syracuse and Hoyas battle in Carrier Dome game today
Syracuse University faces Georgetown in a Carrier Dome showdown with late edition coverage. Fans can call NewsLine at 472-2111 for game results or join Syracuse OnLine for stories, schedules, photos, and fan discussions from The Syracuse Newspapers.
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Pulaski
Auburn
Weedsport
Rangers Gonzalez sidelined for thumb surgery
American League MVP Juan Gonzalez will miss the start of the Texas Rangers season after torn thumb ligament surgery. Rangers officials expect the star right fielder to be out until mid May as they defend the AL West title starting in April.
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Juan Gonzalez
Texas Rangers
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McCall in Tears as Lewis Wins WBC Title Fiasco
Oliver McCall collapsed emotionally and stopped fighting 55 seconds into the fifth round against Lennox Lewis in Las Vegas. Referee Mills Lane disqualified Lewis for the vacant WBC heavyweight title as McCall cried and sat in tears, prompting boos and an ongoing Nevada probe into McCall’s conduct and a $3.1 million purse hold.
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Oliver McCall
Lennox Lewis
McCall
Dor King
Lane
Nevada
Voxing Commission
Marc Rainer
Bishop Ludden Routs CBA in 1-3-1 Breakthrough, Seizes Lead
Bishop Ludden, using a 1-3-1 defense, defeated CBA 76-62 to move atop OHSL Class C Division One. The Gaelic Knights improved to 13-1 in league play and 17-2 overall, avenging a prior loss as Campolieta Siegler and Lazarski sparked interior scoring.
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CBA
Bishop Ludden
Gaelic Knights
Bishon Ludden
Pat Donnelly
O'Meara Shares Lead At Buick Invitational
Mark O'Meara and Steve Lowery share the 36 hole lead at Torrey Pines as O'Meara carded a 66 on the North Course and Lowery a 66 on the South Course. O'Meara, fresh from Pebble Beach, noted driving needs improvement for Sunday.
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San Diego
Mark O'Meara
Pebble Beach
O’meara
Steve Lowery
Alth
Torrey Pines
O'Meara
Lowery
Eagles
Parcells signs six-year Jets contract amid league ruling
Bill Parcells signs a six year deal with the New York Jets worth up to 320 million. He will coach at least four seasons while awaiting league approval on his 1997 consultant role. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will rule on the arrangement with New England and Jets.
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Parcells
Paul Tagliabue
Tagliabue
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Patriots
Bill Belichick
NPL
Browne
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Richey Reneberg
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Jaime Oncins
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Ville
Mills Lane
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Lenox Lewis
Oliver McGall
Ace Cba
Joe Leone
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Ludden
Buick
Stadler
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