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Smashing eye-level pitches out of the strike zone and ones just inches above his cleats, Rosario tormented Cleveland while with the Twins.

The final round of Sunday's tournament brought back memories of a Tiger Woods moment that was all about stars of his magnitude.

With a royal soccer surname in his home country, a self-help book on his nightstand and a number chosen from scripture, teenager Patrick Weah's path proves the African proverb about raising a child.

Suddenly, a team that few projected to be a division title contender has at least nudged its way into the conversation.

Who else could inspire his peers to change their wardrobe as a Sunday tribute?

After Sunday's loss, veteran Ricky Rubio wondered if trusting the process will work. "I kind of don't believe in that kind of system," he said.

Hopkins' winning streak is now at 73, five short of the state record of 78, set by Fosston from December 1999 to March 2002. Becker has won 36 straight.

Shane Wiskus won the floor exercise title and made the podium in four other events Sunday at the Winter Cup, capping a strong performance at the gymnastics meet in Indianapolis.