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Advance coverage of the America's Cup 2003 yacht race. Stories included . . .
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Ellison Appears Set to Buy AmericaOne
The "sold" sign is up, but the deal has not been formally concluded.
That's the story coming out of San Francisco regarding the sale of
AmericaOne assets to billionaire Larry Ellison, chairman and CEO of
Oracle Corp. . . .
— 24 July 2000
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McCaw's Cup Challenge Is Official
It's official. The not very well-kept secret of the Seattle-based
America's Cup syndicate backed by billionaire Craig O. McCaw was
formally announced today during a luncheon at the Seattle Yacht Club. . . .
— 20 June 2000
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NYYC, Conner Reunite
The New York Yacht Club and Dennis Conner have let bygones be
bygones and are back together in an effort to win back the Cup they
lost in 1983. . . .
— 2 June 2000
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Daily coverage of America's Cup 2000 in Auckland, New Zealand — September 1999 - March 2000. Stories include . . .
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They're the Champions
Team New Zealand's staggering 5-0 defeat of Italy's Luna Rossa must have had divine approval. As the black boat entered the stadium-like Viaduct Basin to a heroes' welcome this afternoon, the sun broke through clouds that had darkened Auckland's skies for two days. . . .
— 2 March 2000
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"Lunacy" Rossa Gifts Win to Coutts
Team New Zealand skipper Russell Coutts got a
beautifully wrapped present for his 38th birthday from the
Prada Challenge today. The Italians recovered from yet
another poor start to take the lead, then, in what appeared
to be an act of lunacy by the Luna Rossa crew, gave
their starboard-tack advantage -- and their lead -- away.
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— 1 March 2000
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Cup Conspiracy Theories Abound
The America's Cup is always rife with rumours. And with the Internet, the rumours spread faster and to a wider audience than ever before. . . .
— 24 December 2000
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A Day With the Race Committee
An age-old aphorism contends that to fully appreciate something you must experience it firsthand. So it is with a group that's often taken for granted in yacht racing -- the race committee. . . .
— 13 October 2000
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