Pistons take 2-1 NBA Finals lead in Portland win
Detroit's Joe Dumars scored 33 as his father died 11 hours earlier and Vinnie Johnson added 21 to snap a 20 game skid in Portland, 121-106, ending the Trail Blazers home winning streak and forcing two more games for Detroit to clinch. Rodman reinjured in Game 3.
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Pistons Dominate Blazers In Portland Finals Showdown
Detroit Pistons outmuscled the Portland Trail Blazers 121 to 106 in Portland. Bill Laimbeer and Detroit's defense limited Portland’s big men, with Buck Williams Duckworth and Jerome Kersey in foul trouble. Terry Porter voiced frustration over officiating and foul trouble limiting Portland's offense. Williams dropped only five points after two strong outings, affecting Portland's balance.
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Nicklaus wins Senior TPC title in Dearborn by six
Jack Nicklaus seals his second over-50 win in three events with an 8 under 64 to take the Senior TPC by six over Lee Trevino at Dearborn Country Club. Coody and Dent finish tied for third at 16 under as Trevino leads Senior Tour earnings this season.
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Wallace wins Banquet Frozen Foods 300 at Sears Point
Rusty Wallace roars to victory over Ricky Rudd by 15 laps in the 74 lap road course race at Sears Point International Raceway. Wallace gains season second win and moves into the Cup standings lead by 62 over Morgan Shepherd as Mark Martin finishes second and Geoff Bodine fourth amid a crowd of 60,000 on a warm Sunday.
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U S Loses 5 1 to Czechoslovakia in World Cup Opener
The United States, in its first World Cup appearance in 40 years, fell 5-1 to Czechoslovakia in Florence. Skuhravy scored twice and Bilek Hasek and Luhovy added goals as the Czech side led 3-0 before Caligiuri’s 61st minute strike for the U.S. lone tally amid a man short spell after Wynalda’s red card.
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Gomez captures French Open title
Andres Gomez defeated Andre Agassi 6-3 2-6 6-4 6-4 in Paris to win the French Open, ending a decade of Grand Slam frustration. The Ecuadoran, 30, used a mix of soft touch and power, controlling points with a big serve to claim his first major title. Agassi, 20, could not sustain his baseline attack and failed to overcome Gomez’s rhythm and net play.
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Merrill earns first win over Orioles for Yankees
New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 5 2 on Sunday ending an eight game slide and giving Stump Merrill his first victory after four losses Cal Ripken Jr extended his consecutive games streak to 1307 tying for second all time Jesse Barfield drove in three runs and Steve Sax collected three hits as New York stopped an 11 game road skid Jimmy Jones in his season debut scattered three hits over five innings and Dave Righetti earned the save for New York
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