U S women rout Italy in final tuneup for Atlanta
The United States women power past Italy 66 46 in Indianapolis at Market Square Arena, earning a 52nd straight win and first as the official Olympic team. Lisa Leslie leads with 24 points as Nikki McCray sparks a 39 2 run in the second half while Sheryl Swoopes and Ruthie Bolton contribute key plays.
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Local coaches and venues figure in regional hoops history
Schneider from Di at Lakewood in 1985 and former Maidview coach Gienn Sutherin led North at East Liverpool in 1987. Leahy coached the first game. Edie Web and UEC tied Ma Massillon over 15 years. Can ton hosted for 25 years with Columbus Toledo Akron Springfield Mansfield and Middletown also serving as hosts.
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Lewis struggles in final tuneup before Olympic long jump title
Carl Lewis won the Gold Rush meet in Durham with a 26-3 best, far short of his 29-2 1/2 career best. He vowed to improve mentally before Atlanta as the U.S. 4x400 relays dazzled and a makeshift 1 600 relay clocked 2:59.29. Lewis blamed run-up issues and foul attempts, insisting readiness for the Games.
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Doctor's care keeps Cleveland baseball stars in the game
Dan Coughlin recalls how Dr Wilder treated players from Matt Wilcox to Bake McBride and Duane Kuiper, detailing stress, infections, and knee injuries that shortened careers. The Cleveland physician blends small-town care with high-tech sports medicine, shaping enduring friendships.
Indians Rally Past Twins in Sloppy All-Star Break Matchup
Belle goes 8-for-12 with three homers and eight RBIs since the All-Star break, including a leaping catch in the sixth. Aguilera struggles, allowing seven runs as Cleveland explodes for six in the sixth and adds five more in the fifth. Lofton Vizquel Burnitz pace the offense while Ogen earns the win in relief for Cleveland.
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Weather delays test Winston Cup effort at Daytona
Drivers dodged raindrops to complete 117 of 160 laps in the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR has postponed only about a dozen Winston Cup races in 10 years due to weather, with the last postponement in March 1993 when Atlanta faced a blizzard.
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