Sampras Opens Vs. Grass Court Novice at Wimbledon
Pete Sampras, six time Wimbledon champion, faces grass court novice Jiri Vanek in the first round as the draw places potential clashes with Karol Kucera or Juan Carlos Ferrero in the next round. The women’s draw features defending champ Lindsay Davenport and top seed Martina Hingis, with Mary Pierce and Anna Kournikova also listed, while Sampras reveals engagement to Bridgette Wilson and Hewitt withdraws to rest.
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Lakers eye dynasty as off season reshapes roster
Magic Johnson says the 2000 champions may be one star short of a dynasty and could add a scoring forward a long range shooter and a solid backup center. Jerry West is expected to wheel and deal after LA beat Indiana 116 111 to win their first title since 1988.
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Mayor cites hoodlums after Lakers title riot in LA
Violence erupted near Staples Center after the Lakers 116 111 win over the Pacers with two police cars set ablaze and about 74 vehicles damaged. Eleven arrests, four officers minorly injured as looters raided stores and vandalisms occurred across multiple shops. Mayor Riordan blamed a few hundred hoodlums among about 30 000 attendees. business owners criticized police forethought and response.
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Shaq and Buss pledge to replace two torched police cars
Shaquille ONeal and Lakers owner Jerry Buss will fund replacing one torched police car and Staples Center will cover the other, with police vehicles costing about 50000 each. The move aims to assist the city after crowds celebrated the Lakers championship.
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Tiger Woods Dominates U S Open with 15 Stroke Margin
Pebble Beach reports Tiger Woods as a transformative force in golf as he wins the U S Open by 15 strokes. Eli and Miguel Angel Jimenez finish tied for second while rivals like Mickelson Duval and Sutton struggle. Analysts compare Woods to Ali and Jordan, stressing hunger and dominance, and question the sport’s need for a true challenger.
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