Burruchaga seals Argentina World Cup title in dramatic final
Argentina defeated West Germany 3 2 to claim the World Cup crown in Mexico City. Burruchaga scored the late, decisive goal after Valdano and Brown had put Argentina ahead, while Maradona starred and Germany pressed for an equalizer.
Maradona shines as Argentina wins World Cup title
Diego Maradona played a pivotal role in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over West Germany, setting up Jorge Burruchaga for the winning goal. He called the win the happiest day of his life, despite not scoring himself, and led Argentina with 64 ball touches while facing tight German marking.
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Seaver traded to Red Sox from White Sox in deal for bullpen help
Boston acquires 306 game winner Tom Seaver to bolster pitching as Bruce Hurst heals and Al Nipper returns. Manager John McNamara said Seaver will start Tuesday versus the Blue Jays, while acknowledging the loss of a young reserve in the swap. In New York, Ken Griffey is sent to the Atlanta Braves for Claudell Washington and Paul Zavella after a long request list.
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Becker Pernfors rematch to open Wimbledon week
Wimbledon opens its final week with top seed Boris Becker facing Sweden’s Mikael Pernfors in a high stakes clash after Pernfors’ confidence grew from his Paris clay run. Becker seeks to defend his crown on grass despite Achilles strain and pressure from an expectant crowd.
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Murphy ends 11 year drought at Canadian Open
Bob Murphy broke an 11-year win drought by collecting a three stroke Canadian Open victory at Glen Abbey near Toronto. He fired a final round 71 to finish 280, eight under par, thanking his wife Gail and daughter Kimberly as he described overcoming injuries and self doubting thoughts. His triumph was his fifth PGA Tour win in a 19-year career, ending a long wait since Inverrary Classic in 1975.
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Cocaine Found in Rogers Death Linked to Overdose
SACRAMENTO Calif AP Cocaine killed Cleveland Browns star Don Rogers a toxicologist confirmed. Laboratory tests showed the drug in Rogers system when he died of heart failure Friday the day before his scheduled marriage. Beede said more details would be released Monday at a news conference. Friends and family mourned the 23 year old back.
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