Dan OBrien and Dave Johnson battle in Barcelona ad ends
Reebok pulled the Dan and Dave campaign after OBrien failed to make the decathlon team in Barcelona. The company had spent 20 to 25 million on 15 commercials and related gear amid strong fan support before OBrien’s 15 foot 9 inch vault miss ended the bid.
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Reebok
Barcelona
O'Brien
Dave Johnson
NBC
John Gillis
Frank Zarnowski
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O’brien
Dan and
Dave
Gillis
Bird May End Olympics Run As Celtics Star Faces Twilight
Larry Bird says Olympic play could be his final high level competition, joining Magic Johnson and other stars for the 1992 Barcelona Games. He notes back trouble limited last season and will decide in September about a 14th Celtics season while savoring a rare chance to team with younger players for a gold medal.
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Celtics
Bird
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Chuck Daly
Daly
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Cuba
NBA
International Basketball Federation
USA
Johnson
U S women's team eyes Olympic gold away from spotlight
The U S women's basketball squad trains at Gonzaga University in Spokane aiming for a third Olympic gold in four attempts while the men's Dream Team enjoys heavy media coverage. Coach Theresa Grentz notes the team’s quiet pursuit amid rising international challengers Cuba Brazil Russia and East Bloc nations. key veterans Teresa Edwards Suzie McConnell Vicky Bullett Teresa Weatherspoon and others provide experience.
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Magic
U.S
Gonzaga University
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Magic Johnson
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Yugoslavia
Cynthia Cooper
Cuba
Brazil
McClain
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Cooper
Teresa Edwards
Suzie McConnell
Vicky Bullett
Teresa Weatherspoon
Daedra Charles
Clarissa Davis
Medina Dixon
Tammy Jackson
Carolyn Jones
Vickie Orr
Willpower fuels Tropics rehab team recovery and wins
The Miami Tropics, a USBL traveling rehab program, carry a 16-3 record as seven recovering addicts including Roy Tarpley work to stay sober and win. Coach and former NBA player John Lucas oversees group therapy and discipline while players face temptations on road trips seeking a pro return.
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Tropics
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Duane Washington
Richard Dumas
Ken Bannister
Trey Lee
Michael Graham
Grant Gondrezick
Washington
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