Sanders opts to stay with Braves through season
Deion Sanders will miss Atlanta Falcons first six games and possibly eight if Braves reach playoffs as contract extension with the team is discussed. Braves GM John Schuerholz said Sanders remains with baseball for now, with prorated pay and potential long term talks.
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Cowboys prep for Washington opener amid Bears exhibition
Dallas focuses on schemes for Washington and rests Bears for tonight’s preseason game at Texas Stadium. Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson explains the emphasis on preparation for the Redskins while clearing health and pace for opening day.
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Hilgenberg Nears Browns Move After Bears Give Medical OK
Jay Hilgenberg, All-Pro Bears center, nears a deal with the Cleveland Browns after Chicago authorizes a physical. WBBM TV reports a two year contract worth 1 million this year and 1.1 million next year with a draft pick as compensation. If he leaves, Jerry Fontenot would start and Tom Thayer backs him up.
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Long Beach breaks up no hitter to win U S title game
Long Beach California defeated Hamilton Square New Jersey 1 0 in the U S bracket final to move to the Little League World Series championship. Ryan Beaver delivered the key hit breaking up Adam Famoso s no hitter in the sixth inning and Beaver added his fourth homer of the tournament. Zamboanga City Philippines won the international division crown 5 1 over Santo Domingo Dominican Republic.
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Top seeds in U S Open face American foes in first round
The U S Open draw pairs top seeds with American opponents in round one. Courier meets wildcard Alex O'Brien while Seles faces Audra Keller. Edberg faces Luiz Mattar, Graf meets Halle Cioffi, Capriati draws Nicole Muns-Jagerman, Connors plays Jaime Oncins, with Ivan Lendl awaiting the winner.
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Brett, Royals defeat Rangers behind three singles and RBIs
George Brett had three singles and two RBIs as the Kansas City Royals beat Nolan Ryan and the Texas Rangers 7-2 in Arlington. Brett raised his career totals to 2,965 hits and 1,509 RBIs while tying Mickey Mantle for 33rd in RBI and passing Sam Crawford for 19th in hits. Ryan dropped to 5-8 after yielding seven runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.
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Jays Take Lead As Winfield Homers For Blue Jays
Toronto moved 2 1/2 games up on idle Baltimore in the AL East after Dave Winfield hit a three run homer to break a sixth inning tie against the Brewers. Jack Morris earned the win with seven strong innings while Candy Maldonado added a homer in the seventh.
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