Layden wins WNBA coaching debut with Starzz 90 80
Frank Layden returns to the bench guiding the Utah Starzz to a 90 80 win over the Phoenix Mercury as LaTonya Johnson scores 15 and Phoenix coach Cheryl Miller is ejected after two technicals. Mercury drop to three losses in a row while Gillom leads Phoenix with 31 points.
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Layden to coach Starzz replacing Denise Taylor in Utah
Frank Layden, former Utah Jazz coach, hired to run the Starzz after Denise Taylor was fired. Layden, 277-294 in NBA with Jazz, debuts as Utah hosts Phoenix Mercury amid the Starzz 2-2 road trip after a 69-59 loss to Cleveland. Fred Williams stays as assistant.
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Pantani takes Tour lead amid Alps rain and fog
Marco Pantani seized the overall lead in the Tour de France during the Alps stage, gaining nearly nine minutes on defending champion Jan Ullrich as heavy rain and fog intensified the climb. He won the stage by about two minutes, with Ullrich and Julich among the day’s notable movers amid a broader drug scandal surrounding several teams.
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Hamm seals win as US tops China at Goodwill Games
In a 2 0 victory over China at Mitchel Field the United States earned gold-medal momentum. Mia Hamm scored in the 67th and 87th minutes to reach 96 and 97 career goals tying Michelle Akers for the US all time lead. Kristine Lilly assisted the second goal with a through pass to Hamm. Briane Scurry denied Zhang Ouying on a late chance as Hamm added a 35 yard strike to cap the win. A Cuban cyclist, Ivan Dominguez, was missing after leaving his hotel Sunday night and the case was handed to authorities.
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Safety at speedways turns deadly amid CART crash
A CART Indy race in April saw a driver walk away with bruised knees while three spectators died after a wreck caused by a Handford Device aided loss of control. Engineers note high speeds reduce G-forces on drivers but risk explosive debris. The device slowed cars yet sometimes impaired handling, contributing to Fernandez’s fatal crash as Paul Tracy and Jimmy Vasser commented on the perilous scene.
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Rockers Halt Sparks In Tight WNBA Matchup
Cleveland’s Isabelle Fijalkowski and Janice Braxton shut down Lisa Leslie as the Rockers shot 56 percent, posting 63 points on 24 of 43 from the floor. Eva Nemcova led Cleveland with 15 points and nine assists, while Mabika and Toler contributed for Los Angeles. The Rockers eye a big road trip after a pivotal home win.
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Rockers Top Sparks In Narrow 83 67 Victory
Los Angeles players Mabike and Blue led the Rockers as they beat Cleveland 83 to 67. Mabike scored 16 points with 4 assists and 5 rebounds, while Blue contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds. Cleveland’s Nemoova led with 15 points and 4 rebounds, but the team struggled from the field as Los Angeles pulled away in the second half.
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Martinez to join Mount Union football from Elyria Catholic
Elyria Catholic tackle Roberto Martinez a 250 pound senior has agreed to play football at Mount Union College in Alliance. Martinez earned two letters for the Panthers who were 8 2 last season and resides in Amherst. Mount Union the two time defending NCAA Division II champion also attracts Debbie Bibb of Edison who will join basketball there.
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