Celtics edge Lakers on Johnson buzzer beater to tie series
Dennis Johnson hit a 15 foot jumper at the final buzzer for Boston, 107-105 over Los Angeles in Inglewood. Bird sparked late uprising, McHale led with 28, Lakers’ Kareem Abdul Jabbar 21. Series tied 2-2 with games 5 in Inglewood and 6,7 in Boston.
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James Worthy
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Skyline Skybox project paused amid Reagan tax plan foes
Spectacor Inc owner Ed Snider said a $25 million Spectrum expansion to add 40 luxury skyboxes and restaurant space is on hold awaiting congressional action on President Reagan's tax code revisions. He warned building a structure with non deductible entertainment costs may be imprudent and put the plan on the back burner.
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Astros send Cruz home for more X rays of toe injury
The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that veteran outfielder Jose Cruz will return home for additional X rays of a dislocated left toe suffered May 24 during batting practice. Team spokesman Mike Ryan said the toe is not responding to treatment.
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Teaff advocates player salaries at Baylor amid spending gap
Baylor University football coach Grant Teaff says athletes should receive a weekly salary to cover spending money for scholarships. He notes players currently lack personal funds, explaining that NCAA rules prohibit holding a job while on scholarship and that athletes effectively have zero spending money.
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College World Series and French Open Tennis Coverage
ESPN and USA networks present live 1985 College World Series action in Omaha Nebraska and Roland Garros coverage in Paris. The schedule lists an 8 p.m. start for both events, highlighting higher profile college baseball and international tennis matchups.
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Woodward set to roar again at Telegraph tennis championship
Brian Woodward of Kingsport Tennessee returns to the Daily Telegraph Tennis Championships after a year away. The 22 year old offense oriented player relies on a power serve and volley game looking to become the tournament's first two time champion.
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Sedgewood
Lendl Connors power into semis at French Open
Paris AP report details Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl advancing to the semifinals. Connors defeated Stefan Edberg 6 4 6 3 7 2 in a storm interrupted match, while Lendl beat Martin Jaen 6 4 6 2 6 4. Top seeds McEnroe Wilander loom. Connors and Lendl set to meet in semifinal.
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New York
Fort Myers
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Lyons apparent heir to Richlands BB job
Richlands High School coach Lyons, who led the Blue Tornados 1977 to 1979, seems set to return as head basketball coach next year. The Tazewell County Board of Education will discuss the hire, which officials expect to be approved. Lyons, formerly an assistant to the now-resigned Reggie Blevins, notes the job’s pressure and his willingness to bring his own approach while maintaining the program’s rising standard.
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