WNBA Rockers Beat Comets In Exhibition
The Rockers defeated the Comets in an exhibition game. The matchup showcased key players and set the tone for the upcoming season with solid ball movement and defensive intensity.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1998
Page
7
The Rockers defeated the Comets in an exhibition game. The matchup showcased key players and set the tone for the upcoming season with solid ball movement and defensive intensity.
Cleveland starter Dave Burba hit a two-run homer in the fifth to spark a 6-1 win over Cincinnati at Cinergy Field. Burba, solid in the rotation, proved he can contribute with the bat as teammate Scott Klingenbeck shut down the Reds. Burba joked about the homer while acknowledging it came as luck but ready to swing again if needed.
Twelve seed Carlos Moya defeated fellow Spaniard Alex Corretja 6-3 7-5 to claim his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, earning $650,000 as Pele and Don Budge joined the trophy presentation amid 16,000 fans. Corretja mounted a brief early break in the second set but Moya controlled the match with a powerful serve and forehand.
Chicago defeated Utah 96 54 at the United Center to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. The Bulls limited Utah to the lowest point total in NBA history since the shot clock era began in 1954 55 and posted the largest Finals margin of victory. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan called the performance disappointing and embarrassing.
Michael Jordan led Chicago as the Bulls dominated Utah 96 to 54 at the United Center. Utah star Karl Malone tangled with officials while John Stockton appeared slowed. The Jazz faced a formidable challenge from a defending champion team rolling toward another title.
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