Capriati Captures First Grand Slam Title at Australian Open
Jennifer Capriati defeated Martina Hingis 6 4 6 3 to win the Australian Open, becoming the first Grand Slam champion of her comeback. She had previously upset Lindsay Davenport in the semifinals, overcoming pressure from the No 1 seed and delivering a decisive early break before sealing the match in 63 minutes.
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Rutgers hungry for win at Syracuse hunt for healthy Brown
Rutgers seeks a first Big East win as they travel to Syracuse aiming to rebound from a string of close losses. Damone Brown hoped ready, and the Scarlet Knights need a fast start, stronger defense, and a breakthrough performance to climb out of the West Division cellar.
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Burnett’s long journey from SA to pro prospects
A Long Island native recalls his nerves as a teenage recruit at a spring football game in Syracuse. At 17 he faced overwhelming speed and size on the field and feared the jump to college stardom, signaling the start of a lengthy rise.
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Giants Bring Back Greats For Ravens Prep
Former Giants stars headline a nostalgic lead in Tampa as New York plans to honor past champions before facing Baltimore. CBS voice Phil Simms among notable contributors, while coach Fassel denies invited speakers, and tensions with Ravens’ nose tackle Tony Siragusa surface in pregame chatter.
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Calcavecchia shoots 60 to lead Phoenix Open by five
Mark Calcavecchia fired an 11 under 60 at Scottsdale to take a commanding lead at the Phoenix Open, tying the tournament record for the halfway mark. He birdied four of the last five and matched Tiger Woods’ 125 total for the best pace of the event, while Woods posted a 73 ending a par streak. Rounding out the top were Scott Verplank and Rocco Mediate, with 35 players remaining due to darkness.
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Crunch goalie Lamothe shines in rough period
In a Friday Rochester game the Syracuse Crunch faced collapse after a two-goal lead. Marc Lamothe stood tall in the second period, making 23 saves to preserve the win and calm the bench.
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