Sampras Leads U.S. To Two-Nil Davis Cup Edge
Pete Sampras dominated Mark Philippoussis 6-1 6-2 7-6 and boosted the United States to a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Davis Cup semifinals in Washington. Sampras credited his best form to instinct and his serve while Michael Chang upset Patrick Rafter to keep the U.S. on course to clinch the tie.
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Royals rookie falls to hidden-ball trick in doubleheader
Kansas City rookie Jod Hansen, who singled then stole second and third, was caught by a hidden-ball play in the first inning of the second Indians Royals doubleheader. Matt Williams feigned a clean bag, held the ball in his glove, and tagged Hansen off the bag for the third out. The Indians won 6-2 behind pitcher Brian Anderson.
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Team USA picks 10 players for World Championships
Ten of the 12 men chosen at NBA meetings will represent the United States in the World Championships in Greece. Shaquile O Neal Grant Hill Gary Payton and Christian Laettner join Glen Rice Chris Webber Kevin Garnett Vin Baker Terrell Brandon and Allan Houston as selections. The event runs July 29 to August 9 in Athens.
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Orangemen under siege seek spark before Tulane clash
Syracuse University faces a 1-3 start with criticism from fans and media as head coach Paul Pasqualoni drills his team. Tulane, led by Shaun King, visits with a wide open attack and 10 freshmen on their two deep, while Donovan McNabb works through a bruised shoulder and hopes for a win.
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Westhill remains unbeaten in league with 3-1 win over Marcellus
Westhill High School boys soccer beat Marcellus 3-1 at home to stay 5-0 in Onondaga League Class B and 6-1 overall. Ryan Vosseteig opened the scoring after halftime with Jeff Moak assisting, followed by Connor Monk and an insurance score from Connor off a Jordan Weismore feed. Marcellus closed the gap with a corner kick header by Chip Vanderhoof before Connor sealed it. Mustangs keeper Chris Wing and Lance Uffer combined for 15 saves while Tom Musto made 10 for Westhill.
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McGwire’s 54th Homer Shakes Pirates In Extras
McGwire launched his 54th homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past Pittsburgh 6 5 in 11 innings at Three Rivers Stadium. He追加lso became the fourth player in decades to reach 54 homers while playing for two teams in one season, and Eli Marrero homered to clinch the win.
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CBA Dominates Hannibal in 69-6 rout at Alibrandi Stadium
Christian Brothers Academy poured seven turnovers into five interceptions and four takeaways as it crushed Hannibal 69-6. The 3-0 Brothers, led by a stifling defense, built a 48-point lead by early in the third quarter and sealed the win with early third-quarter scores and a ground-controlled finish.
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