Connors Cruises To Fourth Round At ATP Championship
In Mason Ohio second seed Jimmy Connors defeated Jonathan Canter 6-4 6-4 to reach the ATP Championship fourth round. Fourth seed Joakim Nystrom lost 6-7 6-1 7-6 to Kevin Curren. Tim Wilkison routed Jonas Svensson 6-4 6-2, while Emilio Sanchez beat Jiri Hlasek 7-4 6-4.
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Lendl and McEnroe Lead U S Open Openers
Top seed Ivan Lendl will defend his title against Glenn Layendecker in the opening round. John McEnroe returns from a seven month layoff and faces Paul Annacone in the top half. Martina Navratilova meets Andrea Holikova while Chris Evert Lloyd faces Barbara Gerken and Hana Mandlikova faces Christine-Marie Calleja in first rounds.
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Nichols Byrum Lead Showdown Classic First Round
Senior pro Bobby Nichols and PGA Tour regular Curt Byrum shot 11 under par 61 to lead the Showdown Classic Senior PGA Golf Tournament. Byrum had an eagle and six birdies while Nichols added three birds for a one stroke edge over Gary Player and his son Wayne in the best ball format.
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Beck and Brown Lead Carolinas Women's Four Ball After Round One
Kelly Beck and Leslie Brown shot a 69 to hold a three stroke lead at Carmel Country Club north course in the Carolinas Women's Four Ball Championship. Margaret Will and Sue Redard stood second at 72, with Mary Rhodes and Patti Deschler third at 73 as the event progresses toward its 36 holes.
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Winthrop Women’s Coach Briley Resigns Effective September 1
Winthrop announces the resignation of Wanda Briley, assistant athletic director and head women's basketball coach, effective Sept. 1 to pursue private business. Briley, who joined from Wake Forest last season, led the team to a 16-8 record. A search for her replacement will start immediately.
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Atlantic City LPGA Classic Signals Big Return
The $225000 Atlantic City LPGA Classic opens as a major event back in Atlantic City with Judy Dickinson contending despite back and leg pain. Dickinson sits 13th on the LPGA earnings list as she enters the Bay Course round amid questions of a possible 1986 swan song.
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Tyson lands title shot to chase undisputed heavyweight crown
New York AP reports unbeaten Mike Tyson signed to challenge Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council title. The HBO televised bout could crown a single champion next year. The fight is slated for late October or early November at the Las Vegas Hilton.
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Meyers Disgusted By Navy Handling Of Football Career
Falcons defensive back Eddie Meyers, a Marine lieutenant at Camp Pendleton, vents frustration over Navy limits blocking his transfer to Atlanta. Navy granted permission to Napoleon McCallum to play for the Raiders, scheduling him near camp, while Meyers must train on leave and faces potential end to his chance with the Falcons.
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NFLs Top Salaries Lead Lineup Of Big Names
The list ranks the 10 highest NFL salaries with years and totals, led by Jim Kelly at Buffalo with five years totaling $8 million and Warren Moon at Houston with $5.5 million for five years. The tally includes Joe Montana, John Elway, Lawrence Taylor, and other star players across NFL teams.
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Senior Showdown Classic results at Jeremy Ranch Golf Club
First round results from the PGA Senior Showdown Classic at Jeremy Ranch Utah list teams pairing Seniors Tour players with partners. The scores include 30 31 61 and 32 32 64 among others, with Kenns and others noted for the Akron NEC World Series of Golf first round at Firestone Country Club.
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