Indy Racing League Breaks From USAC Over Scoring Flub
The Indy Racing League announces it will no longer use USAC as sanctioning body for IRL races after a scoring error. USAC declines to discipline car owner A J Foyt and driver Arie Luyendyk for a postrace scuffle at the June 7 True Value 500K at Texas Motor Speedway. The IRL will take over timing and scoring for its events starting June 29 in Colorado Springs and for the Indianapolis 500.
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Yankees resist rushing Irabu to majors
The Yankees halted any urge to push Hideki Irabu to the majors. After a Tampa meeting led by George Steinbrenner, Irabu will pitch for Double-A Norwich Friday, a step up from Columbus, with a majors debut target just after the All-Star break in three weeks.
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Kerr's late jumper seals Bulls fifth title in guarded lore
Steve Kerr described the final play as Phil Jackson urging Michael Jordan to shoot, with Scottie Pippen joking that Jordan had failed in a commercial and Kerr stepping in to bail him out. Kerr's 17 foot shot with five seconds left capped Chicago's fifth championship as teammates laughed during the victory rally.
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Knicks weigh 75 million offer for Patrick Ewing
NBA sources say Patrick Ewing could command 12 to 15 million per season, with a total near 75 million if front loaded, as Knicks face competition from Cleveland and Detroit. Agent David Falk hopes for a one day deal, while Ewing and coach Van Gundy remain pivotal to negotiations.
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Mets Blank Yankees In First Big Apple Showdown
The Mets, fueled by strong pitching from Dave Mlicki in a complete game shutout, defeated the Yankees 6 0 on Monday night. Mets fans roared as Pettitte was rattled early and late, with the intra city clash drawing 56 188 at the Stadium.
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NHL announces four new expansion cities
The NHL has picked Nashville, Atlanta, St. Paul, and Columbus as the next expansion sites. Nashville would debut in 1998, Atlanta in 1999, with St. Paul and Columbus slated for 2000, as reports cited by The Sports Network and CNN SI. Other bids from Houston and Oklahoma City were noted. realignment and expansion rules remain unsettled.
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Els earns promotion to golf gifted class
Bethesdaa Maryland report notes Ernie Els, at 27, becoming the first golfer since Daly to win two majors before 30 with the US Open victory. It highlights Woods still dominating, while Els names a potential future rivalry and readiness to challenge him.
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