Quotes highlight pride and pain in pro sports within a season
A compilation of candid remarks from players and coaches across leagues. Patrick of the Knicks laments fading chances of a title while eyed for his son. Dexter Manley discusses his first game back after a ban. Rod Hundley touts Larry Bird’s game sense. Cheryl Flegel praises Ramon Ramos’s progress after a crash. Isiah Thomas talks resilience amid a Pistons storm. Bill Parcells and Johnie Cooks discuss leadership and team dynamics. Jack Clark criticizes Padres manager Greg Riddoch as a backstabbing figure.
Miners upset Georgetown 71 60 at Capital Centre
Texas El Paso defeated Georgetown 71 60 behind 11 second half points from guard Mark McCall. Coach Don Haskins praised the win as a major victory for the Western Athletic Conference while Georgetown coach John Thompson viewed the loss as a growth opportunity for his young team. Johnny Melvin led UTEP with 14 points, Henry Hall and Marlon Maxey added 12 each as Mourning returned for Georgetown with 11 points and five rebounds in 28 minutes.
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McCall
Georgetown
Haskins
Johnny Melvin
Texas-El Paso
Henry Hall
Marlon Maxey
Alonzo Mourning
Johnson sparks Runnin' Rebels in 95-75 win over Michigan State
UNLV led by All-American senior Larry Johnson who poured in a career high 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to propel the top-ranked Rebels past No. 21 Michigan State 95-75 in Auburn Hills. Stacey Augman added 20 and Anderson Hunt 15 as MSU’s late rally failed to slow the champion NCAA squad.
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Mich
Larry Johnson
Johnson
UNLV
Michigan State
Jud Heathcote
Heathcote
Spartans
Stacey Augman
Anderson Hunt
Runnin’ Rebels
Steve Smith
Matt Steigenga
Associated Press
Smith
Larry
Gilbert, Sampras reach Grand Slam Cup finals in Munich
Brad Gilbert defeats David Wheaton in a controversial five setter to reach the Grand Slam Cup final, where he will face Pete Sampras. Sampras eliminates Michael Chang 6-3 6-4 6-4. The final offers a $2 million winner’s prize.
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David Wheaton
Gilbert
Pete Sampras
Sampras
Michael Chang
Wheaton
Stephen Winyard
Ken Farrar
U.S
Farrar
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