Bird appears set for Olympic Barcelona bid
Larry Bird, fighting back back problems, joined Celtics rookie camp drills in Waltham and aims to travel with the U S squad to Europe for the Barcelona Games. USA Basketball president Dave Gavitt and trainer Ed Lacerte stressed cautious optimism as Bird nears Olympic eligibility.
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Indurain Dominates 41 Mile Tour Time Trial
Luxembourg AP reports defending champion Miguel Indurain moved strong in the Tour de France by winning the 41 mile individual time trial in 1 hour 19 minutes 31 seconds, three minutes ahead of the field. Indurain’s command signals more than one title may be at stake.
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Tour de France climber closes gap on Liard in stage heading
Tour de France riders faced a tough stage as the peleton rode at an average 30.5 mph. Lino shaved over four minutes off Pascal Li na's lead, moving Li na from 12th to second and setting up a 1:27 edge for stage 10. Greg LeMond sat fifth, 4:04 behind the leader.
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CBS Introduces First-Base Cam at All-Star Game
CBS Sports debuts a first-base camera during the All-Star Game in San Diego. A Plexiglas window in the base promises a view of the runner leading off, offering a new side look at the action though the lens is small and angled toward second base.
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All-Star Game TV Teases CBS Coverage Pace and Plans
CBS assigns Sean McDonough and Tim McCarver to call the All-Star game with first-base cam and remote mics on managers. coverage aims to attract baseball fans while keeping live manager commentary silenced. ABC previews college football season with Miami Iowa prime game and pay-per-view regional slate priced at 8.95 to 9.95 per Saturday package.
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Laoretti Captures U S Senior Open Title In Relaxed Fashion
Larry Laoretti, 53, started the final round one stroke ahead and fired a 3 under 68 to win the U S Senior Open by four strokes at Saucon Valley. He fended off Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Lee Trevino and others while stacking 9 under total 275. Colbert finished second after a birdie finish. Laoretti reflected on patience and pressure as crucial factors in his first major trophy.
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Yancey speaks on manic depressive illness and stigma
In Cincinnati Bert Yancey the 53 year old golfer said he has learned to live with manic low mood since 1975 and that stigma is fading. He spoke at a psychiatric seminar and helped raise funds for mental health programs at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
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College Football Hall of Fame to Reopen in South Bend
The College Football Hall of Fame will relocate from Cincinnati area to a site near Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend Indiana. Mayor Joe Kernan said construction could begin within two years at Century Center adjacent site. The move places the hall among Notre Dame legends and aims to recover attendance. The foundation noted South Bend’s financial and marketing capacity and historic ties to football.
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Braves open to sharing Deion Sanders with Falcons
The Braves would allow Deion Sanders to play football on Sundays while remaining with the team during the week. The Falcons, offering 800000 to persuade him to leave baseball, seek a workable schedule but face uncertain acceptance. Negotiations continue among Sanders, his attorney Eugene Parker, and both clubs.
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