Colgate AD Murphy Named Harvard Job Candidate
The Boston Globe reports Colgate athletic director Mark Murphy leads as Harvard’s top candidate after applying among 151 applicants. Murphy has led Colgate since January 1992, overseeing two NCAA Tournament appearances in men’s basketball and three Division I-AA playoff runs for the football team.
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Paine and Johnson Earn DIRT Victories Across Track Trio
Steve Paine won his fifth Canandaigua Speedway DIRT modified race while Jack Johnson claimed his 138th Fonda Speedway DIRT victory. Danny O'Brien won the DIRT 358 at Can-Am beating Roger Phelps and Steve Hulsizer, and Jeff Rudalavage took his first DIRT 358 win at Fulton Speedway denying Alan Johnson’s late bid.
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Yankees promote pitcher Brandon Knight from Columbus
The New York Yankees called up pitcher Brandon Knight from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. Knight, 25, had a 6-3 record with a 5.58 ERA at Columbus, two days after starter Orlando Hernandez went on the disabled list retroactive to May 26 due to an injured toe.
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Rams star Faulk tests knee on camp's final day
Rams star Marshall Faulk tested his right knee during the last day of the St Louis minicamp. He had missed most of the offseason workouts while recuperating from surgery and said practicing today helped gauge his progress and readiness for the season.
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Jordan to skip summer league in Boston this year
Michael Jordan, part owner of the Washington Wizards, will not play in the eight day summer league at UMass Boston starting July 16. The Wizards and nine other NBA teams plan to send squads to the event. Jordan disclosed the decision on NBC late Sunday night.
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Piniella Misses Game After Family Death
Seattle Mariners manager Lou Piniella left the team Sunday as his father-in-law died and will miss the next four games while he flies to Tampa to be with family. Bench coach John McLaren will serve as acting manager during his absence.
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Tide turns for Trachsel with Norfolk outing
The New York Mets may recall Steve Trachsel after a three start stretch with the Norfolk Tides. He earned a win in a 5 3 Norfolk victory over the Syracuse Sky Chiefs despite a 50 minute rain delay. Trachsel went 644 innings and posted 279 ERA in 19 innings, with a prior seven inning no hitter against Ottawa. Rookie Dicky Gonzalez was slated to start next for the Mets as Trachsel eyed a possible return Sunday.
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Sixers reach NBA Finals after Game 7 win over Bucks
Philadelphia advances to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals after a 108-91 Game 7 victory in the Eastern Conference finals led by MVP Allen Iverson, Mutombo’s 23 points and 19 rebounds, McKie’s 13 assists, and Raja Bell’s 10 points in the second quarter after joining the team on a 10 day contract.
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Gordon's big days back boost for Gordon at Dover
Jeff Gordon dominates MBNA Platinum 400 at Dover Downs International Speedway leading 381 of 400 laps to reclaim top form after two mediocre seasons. He holds off Steve Park to win, expressing relief and a belief the team’s hard work is paying off while acknowledging he cannot fully explain the edge reemergence.
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Webb dominates US Women's Open to win by eight
Karrie Webb surged to victory at Pine Needles Lodge by eight strokes over Se Ri Pak, finishing 7 under 273 after a 1 under 69. She nailed 45 and 20 foot birdie putts on final holes, kissed the ball, and claimed the largest prize in women’s golf history at 520000 dollars. Webb declared she’s far ahead of the game after winning back to back Opens.
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Tiger adds chapter to growing legend
In Dublin Ohio Tiger Woods dominated the Memorial final round by seven strokes over Paul Azinger and Sergio Garcia. Azinger called Woods the most dominant athlete in sports while Stewart Cink, who finished fourth at 9 under, warned no long-term challenger may emerge.
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