Butyrskaya Upsets Kwan For World Figure Title
Maria Butyrskaya became the first Russian woman to win the world title, sweeping the event with flawless short and free programs. Michelle Kwan finished second amid questions about her college plans and a missing Grand Prix schedule, while Julia Soldatova placed third and Sarah Hughes ranked seventh as Kwan contemplates her Olympic future.
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Great Neck
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Tara Lipinski
U.S
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California
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Williams Sisters Meet in Lipton Final Headlines Open Era Moment
Venus Williams and Serena Williams reach the Lipton Championships final in Key Biscayne Florida. Martina Hingis weighs in noting Venus power and Serena variety while Serena rides a 16 match winning streak. An all-sister final would mark a landmark in the Open era with past siblings like the Maleevas and McEnroe noted for context.
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Maggie
John McEnroe
Patrick
Chicago
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Williams sisters eye all-Williams Italian Open clash
The sisters reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on clay as Serena seeks a fresh run following Australian Open setback, with Venus noting renewed form from Paris and Indian Wells. They plan to split tournaments and envision a potential all-Williams final at home, stressing shared triumph over personal pride.
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Sandrine Testud
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Indian Wells
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Australia
Krajicek wins Lipton title in scorching Miami final
Richard Krajicek, ranked seventh, held off Sebastien Grosjean 4 6 6 1 6 2 7 5 in 2 hours 39 minutes to claim the Lipton Championships on Key Biscayne. The Dutchman endured heat and fatigue as Grosjean battled back, with Krajicek earning $360,000 for his first Lipton and second title of 1999.
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Zito boosts two Triple Crown prospects with Stephen Got Even win
Nick Zito landed another Triple Crown candidate as Stephen Got Even sprinted clear in the Turfway Park Galllery Furniture.com Stakes winning $750,000. Baffert’s Straight Man faded to fourth, leaving him with two possible Triple Crown colts and two fillies under evaluation. Stephen Got Even paid $16 to win, with One King and Epic Honor close behind.
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William Condren
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Crunch Fall to Heat 21-12 in Harrisburg
The Cleveland Crunch lost their lth straight game 21-12 to the Harrisburg Heat at State Farm Show Arena. Heat opened with 10 straight points, led 12-4 at halftime, and extended the margin to win as Marmaro and Ball added two-pointers for Cleveland and DiFlorio paced the Heat with seven goals. The Crunch visit Baltimore Blast at 3:05 p.m.
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