Jacobs shatters American 5 000 record at trials
Regina Jacobs won the 5,000 meters at the U S Olympic trials in Sacramento, clocking 14 45 25 to break her own American mark by over seven seconds. She led with two laps to go, beating Deena Drossin by 26 seconds, while still planning to run only the 1,500 at Sydney. Mary Slaney’s record remained beyond reach.
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Gooden nails six as Yankees top Rays 11 1 in return to rotation
Dwight Gooden followed a new delivery with a screwball mix, earning an 11-1 win for the Yankees over the Rays. He allowed a quick homer but settled, striking out two across six innings and earning another start after joining New York. Derek Jeter posted four hits and Jorge Posada added a two run shot in an authoritative victory.
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Woods runs away with three stroke Open lead at St Andrews
Tiger Woods shoots 66 to hold a three stroke lead at the British Open on the Od Course as rivals acknowledge the odds against beating him. He has not bogeyed in 62 major holes, with bunkers and wind posing little danger, while he eyes the career Grand Slam and a possible record-setting win.
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SkyChiefs struggle continues as batting slump lingers
Syracuse SkyChiefs search for answers after a 4-0 start and three seven inning Buffalo win. Manager Queenia al Galt shuffled lineups and coaching amid a 8-14 run since the All-Star break, with Chad Mottola and David Roberts standout in defeat at P C Stadium in front of 5 643 fans.
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Armstrong seals Tour de France win with stage victory
Belfort France reports Lance Armstrong cleared doubt with a strong win on the penultimate stage of the Tour de France. With Paris looming, he is on track to be the first American to repeat as champion since Greg LeMond in 1990, ending weeks of stress from not leading a single stage.
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