Mystics hold off Miracle in late rally to win 72 68
Heather Owen hit a 15 foot jumper with 45 seconds left to put Washington ahead for good, as the Mystics defeated Orlando 72 68. Chamique Holdsclaw scored 24 with key late plays and Nikki McCray added 17 in the second half to seal the win.
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Gordon sets Indy pole in Brickyard qualifying
Jeff Gordon blasted a 179.612 mph lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to grab the pole for the Brickyard 400, the two time NASCAR champion marking his third pole in six tries at the track. Martin and Green trailed with near misses as the field began with 25 locked in and 18th place Earnhardt offered modest praise.
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Penny Hardaway traded to Suns for Manning and picks
Penny Hardaway moves to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Danny Manning Pat Garrity and two future first round picks. He signs a seven year 86 million contract joining Jason Kidd in a star backcourt. Magic and Bucks react to the blockbuster deal as other teams reshuffle rosters.
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Geiberger Leads Buick Open After First Round Tidy 65
Brent Geiberger, just days after his first PGA Tour win, fired a 7-under 65 at Buick Open in Grand Blanc leading a crowded field. Notables at 66 include Ted Tryba and Tom Kite as challengers thrived on the back nine, amid a day of record-class scoring and mid-tournament chatter.
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