Pistons trio torch Lakers as NBA Finals swing
Detroit backcourt of Isiah Thomas Joe Dumars and Vinnie Johnson dominates Game 3, scoring 64 percent of the Pistons' points. Lakers face backcourt mismatch with Magic Johnson and Byron Scott out, as Detroit takes a 3-0 series lead and the Microwave adds hot shooting late.
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Pistons Reach NBA Finals Edge Lakers 3-0
Detroit menaces Los Angeles with a 114-110 win in Inglewood as Isiah Thomas Vinnie Johnson and Joe Dumars pace a sharp backcourt. Magic Johnson and Byron Scott suffer injuries as Lakers stumble toward a 3-0 deficit and potential series collapse.
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Pistons rally past Lakers in high-scoring showdown
Detroit beats Los Angeles 114 to 110 as Isaiah Thomas nets 26 and Bill Laimbeer adds 31 points. Dennis Rodman pulls 19 rebounds for Detroit while Kareem Abdul Jabbar leads LAL with 24 points.
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Ratcliffe Wins Persimmon Hill Invitational
Kevin Ratcliffe of Saluda USC Aiken shot an even par 72 to win the Persimmon Hill Invitational at Persimmon Hill Golf Club. He finished with a two under 142, holding off Midland Valley CC member Jim Crenshaw who shot 71 for a 146 total.
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Leonard Hearns Rematch Set At Caesars Palace
In a high stakes rematch at Caesars Palace Leonard and Hearns square off for the WBC 168-pound title with Leonard favored again. Hearns seeks vindication after seven years and a dramatic first clash that drew pay per view interest and big guarantees. The bout follows a Detroit area homicide near Hearns home and will air on pay per view and closed circuit.
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American Chang Wins French Open at 17
Michael Chang, 17, won the French Open men’s title in Paris in five sets over Stefan Edberg, becoming the youngest male Grand Slam champion. The victory followed upsets including a fourth‑round comeback against Ivan Lendl and a dramatic late match against Edberg.
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