Weekend TV Schedule Highlights Major Sports
Friday features Cubs vs Braves at 7 35 p m on TBS U S Open tennis at 7 30 p m on USA boxing Witherspoon versus Thomas at 9 p m on HBO Saturday brings Cubs vs Braves 1 45 p m on NBC U S Open 5 p m on CBS Arroyo versus Brown boxing 430 p m on NBC Sunday presents Astros vs Braves 7 35 p m on TBS U S Open tennis 12 30 p m on CBS 7 30 p m on USA Horse racing All American Futurity 5 30 p m ESPN
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Witherspoon Eyes Title Bout in Las Vegas
Tim Witherspoon aims for a quick victory in Las Vegas as he defends the World Boxing Council heavyweight title against undefeated Pinklon Thomas. He seeks a finish by round five to assert himself as the true heavyweight champion amid rival titles held by Larry Holmes and Gerrie Coetzee.
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Ferguson cleared to suit for Spartanburg opener against Summerville
Spartanburg High confirms All-star quarterback Chip Ferguson is eligible to play in South Carolina and will be on the trip for the season opener versus top-ranked Summerville. Principal Joe Delaney said the ruling arrived late, with Spartanburg ranked third in Class 4A in the AP preseason poll.
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Lendl Faces Open Showdown as U S Open Nears
Ivan Lendl aims for the final, hoping to meet McEnroe Connors or Wilander at the U S Open. Lendl beats Eddie Edwards to reach the third round while McEnroe and Connors set up second round tests. Navratilova and Evert Lloyd advance as seeds dominate women’s action.
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Cubs Rally Past Braves In 10th To Win 8-3
Cubs erase a 3-4 deficit and rally for five 10th inning runs to defeat the Atlanta Braves 8-3. Keith Moreland drove in two with a bases loaded single as Thad Bosley homered in the ninth to force extra innings. Lee Smith earned the win in relief as Chicago strengthens its NL East lead over the Mets.
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