Gordon Dominates Brickyard 400, Outsmarts NASCAR's Old Guard
Jeff Gordon, 26, wins the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a $1.64 million payout, outperforming rivals including Jarrett and Earnhardt. Critics call him too perfect, yet peers praise his driving as clean, cool, and groundbreaking. Gordon is hailed as the sport’s rising icon, though still viewed as an outsider by some.
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Russia Tops U S in Dual Meet at Goodwill Games
Russia beats the United States 63 59 in a dual meet at Uniondale New York. Aleksandr Popov and Roman Yegorov led a Russian 1 2 sweep in the 50 freestyle as the World All Stars later routed Germany 85 37 for team gold. Pilczuk edged for bronze in the same event.
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Brazil wins Goodwill Games beach volleyball gold
Brazil led by Shelda Bede on a taped leg and Adriana Behar defeated Kerri Potthurst and Pauline Manser of Australia 12-9 12-5 to capture the gold and $30,000 first prize. Holly McPeak and Lisa Arce earned bronze by beating Laura Bruschini and Annamaria Solazzi 12-11 12-3 in Central Park.
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DiCaprio visits paralyzed gymnast Sang Lan
New York AP reports gymnast Sang Lan, 17, who fractured her neck in a July Goodwill Games practice vault, said Leonardo DiCaprio boosted her during a Mount Sinai visit. She received his autograph a Titanic poster and a photo. DiCaprio offered encouragement and concern and spoke of strength during her first interview since the accident.
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Goodwill Games close after costly New York run
The Goodwill Games ended a 15 day New York run with empty seats and red ink yet claimed success. Turner and Time Warner officials defended the venture highlighting 45 hours of TV and a $5 million prize fund while pledging ongoing support to UNICEF and Boys and Girls Clubs. A $25 million gift to the clubs was announced by Dan and Merlene Phillips. Leaders noted no mandate to turn a profit and emphasized broader charitable impact.
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Ex Syracuse star leads U S to World Championship win
Wendell Alexis scored 20 as the United States beat Argentina 87 74 in Athens to move to 3 1. The squad had scoring from all 12 players with Jimmy Oliver adding 18 and Michael Hawkins 15. Alexis also hit three three pointers in a five minute first half run. The U S next faces Spain after their 73 63 win over Brazil in the same event.
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Comets bounce back after getting rocked
Sheryl Swoopes scored 20 points to lift the Houston Comets to a 70-53 win over the Sacramento Monarchs in Houston. Cynthia Cooper extended her double figure scoring streak to 53 games with 14 points as Houston improved to 21-2, while Latasha Byears led Sacramento with 15 points. The Monarchs stayed close in the first half as the game was tied six times and the lead changed twice.
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