Sampras loses to Krajicek in Lipton quarterfinals
Richard Krajicek defeated Pete Sampras 6-2 7-6(8-6) to reach the Lipton semifinals, extending his 4-0 series edge over Sampras. Krajicek used a big serve and net pressure, while Sampras, 7-3 in 1999, contends with ranking shifts and a winter break. Serena and Venus Williams also advanced in the women's event.
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Raptors Win in Chicago as Brown Nets Seven Treys
Dee Brown scored a season high 25 points with seven 3-pointers to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 113-90 victory in Chicago, snapping a six-game road skid against the Bulls. Vince Carter added 14 in the opening quarter and Toronto built a 66-39 halftime lead while Toni Kukoc left with a back strain.
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MIAMI BASKETBALL FALLS TO UTAH IN A CLOSE ROAD GAME
In a high scoring matchup the Jazz beat the Heat 84-81 behind 28 by Matone and 17 from Russell. Malone led Utah with 15 rebounds while Miami stars Hardaway and Mourning contributed heavy shot totals as both teams battled to the wire.
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Jagr powers Pens past Blackhawks in rout
Jaromir Jagr scored a goal and assisted on two as the Pittsburgh Penguins thrashed the Chicago Blackhawks 5 2. Jagr raised his NHL leading point total to 110 while Chicago fell behind 5 0 by midway through the game after Chelios was traded. Jan Hrdina opened the scoring, Kovalev ended an 18 game drought, and Lang and Moran added goals as Pittsburgh built a big lead and chased Thibault from the game.
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Modano Injured as Roenick Ejected in Coyotes Clash
Brett Hull scored an unassisted power play goal to cash in on the incident and Phoenix defeated the Stars. Jeremy Roenick struck Modano with an elbow behind the net, opening a gash over his left eye and prompting a major boarding penalty and game misconduct.
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Penguins Rally Past Blackhawks in Torn Scoring Night
In Chicago the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5 to 2 as Hrdina and Jagr led Pittsburgh with key goals in the first two periods. Multiple penalties and fights marked a rough clash, with Thibault and Skudra starting in goal for Chicago and Pittsburgh respectively.
Clemson holds off Xavier in NIT semifinal thriller
Clemson survives Xavier 79-76 at Madison Square Garden to reach the final against California. Xavier rallied from 24 down behind Lenny Brown and James Posey, but Brown’s buzzer miss sealed the Musketeers’ fate as Clemson closed with free throws.
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Arkansas women edge Wisconsin for NIT title
Wendi Willits scored 15 points including a decisive 3 with 2:42 left as Arkansas beat Wisconsin 67-64 in the Women's NIT. Arkansas, 20-14, with Kamara Stancle also at 15 and Tenille Adams 13, held off a late Badger rally led by LaTonya Sims 21 points for Wisconsin.
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