Local TV sports anchors differ on coverage and bias
In Eastern Iowa three anchors John Campbell KCRG Bryan Lessly KWWL and John Baer KGAN discuss the changing role of sports in TV news. They address ESPN competition market reach local coverage limits booster loyalties and the value of live regional sports reporting.
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ESPN
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Hawkeyes
Seles Grunts Through to Wimbledon Final Against Graf
Monica Seles edged Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-7 6-4 on Centre Court after a noisy grunting controversy. She advances to meet defending champion Steffi Graf, who defeated Gabriela Sabatini 6-3 6-3 in the other semifinal. Graf emphasizes improved serve while seeking back-to-back titles.
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Gabriela Sabatini
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Monica Seles
Martina Navratilova
Imbledon
England
Seles
Navratilova
Fran McDowell
Sabatini
Paris
Pupil meets teacher in Wimbledon men’s semifinal
Andre Agassi and John McEnroe headline the Wimbledon men’s semifinals with three Americans in the final four for the first time in a decade. Ivanisevic and Sampras join the pair, as Agassi seeks his first Grand Slam while McEnroe eyes a final Wimbledon appearance.
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England
Agassi
Becker
McEnroe
Reds end skid as Rijo fills Browning role against Pirates
In Pittsburgh, Jose Rijo filled in for the injured Tom Browning guiding the Reds to a 2-1 win over the Pirates. Dave Martinez delivered an RBI single in the second inning and Joe Oliver added a fourth inning groundout scoring run. Rijo improved to 5-6, surviving early jams to seal the victory.
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Reds hoping for strong finish after Rijo holds Pirates
Six hits in seven innings with three K two walks. With Browning out for the season, Jose Rijo aims for a hot second half after a shaky start. Charlton notches 18th save as Reds defense backs him up. Pirates struggle, 2-3 and five runs in five games, awaiting Bonds return from rib injury.
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Pirates
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Andy van Slyke
Paul O'Neill
Jeff Branson
Chris Sabo
Rich Donnelly
van Slyke
O'Neill
Barry Larkin
Bonds
Klecker tunes up in Cr. 8K at Fifth Season
Saturday's Fifth Season 8K in Cedar Rapids draws elite runner Rodney DeHaven and Iowa native Dan Hostager as favorites in the men's race. Janis Klecker leads as the top American Olympic marathon qualifier for Barcelona 1992, with her direction clear.
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Sazette
Rodney DeHaven
Janis Klecker
Barcelona
Spain
DeHaven
Iowa
Dan Hostager
Cedar Rapids Fifth Season 8K Set for Saturday Start
The Fifth Season 8K begins at 8 a.m. at First Street and Third Avenue SE with a 5K walk behind the line. DeHaven, winner of the All-Iowa 8K in 1990, aims to gauge season goals while nursing a hamstring. Women’s race centers on Klecker or Doak-Davis, who holds the course record and seeks a strong day. Doak-Davis, in speed form, notes perfect conditions could yield a course record, following a thunderstorm that cooled Eastern Iowa.
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Pearl Finds Light Lead After Iowa Recruitment Case
Federal judge dismisses Dean Thom as against Pearl ending a three year ordeal tied to Pearl's recruitment attempt at the University of Iowa. Pearl expresses relief and notes the decision aligns with expectations. Iowa coach Tom Davis supports Pearl amid ongoing publicity during the case.
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Iowa Attorney General's Office
Pearl
Iowa
Tom Davis
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