Rockets surge to win as Wiggins tips in final rebound
In Houston, Mitchell Wiggins tipped in the winning rebound with 31 seconds left to give the Rockets a 106-104 victory over Boston and cut the NBA finals series to 2-1. Ralph Sampson led Houston with 24 points and 22 boards while Larry Bird tallied 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Celtics. The next game moves to Houston on Tuesday.
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Bradley captures second consecutive LPGA major title in Ohio
Pat Bradley wins the LPGA Championship at Jack Nicklaus Sports Center with a four under 68 final round to finish 111 under 277, edging Patty Sheehan by one stroke and Okamoto by two. The Open and du Maurier loom as the remaining majors toward Bradley's grand slam bid.
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CFA tightens recruiting rules to curb boosters
The College Football Association approved stricter recruiting rules aimed at removing booster influence, limiting head coaches to one contact per prospect, and reducing scholarships. The plan, pending NCAA Convention consideration, also supports Prop 48 standards and freshman eligibility while proposing a one contact rule to cut travel and costs. Coach Jim Wacker of TCU welcomed the move as a remedy to booster involvement. Vince Dooley predicted NCAA passage.
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Cogan Battles Throttle Challenge At Indy 500
Kevin Cogan reflects on a near miss at Indianapolis four years after a crash at the start. He finished second by 0.441 seconds to Bobby Rahal, leads the Indy car standings after three races, and remains confident in his driving as he eyes Milwaukee next.
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Clemens Wins Ninth Straight For Red Sox Over Twins
Roger Clemens returned from a week off to pace Boston to a 6-3 win in Minneapolis. He allowed three runs in seven innings while throwing 94 95 mph for much of the night as Dwight Evans hit his fourth homer.
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Royals Rally To Tie For First In Tight Win Over Rangers
Kansas City defeats Texas 5-3 to pull level atop the AL West at 24-24. George Brett hits his seventh homer of the season and reaches 200 career homers and 1,000 RBIs, while Ruben Sierra debuts with a three-run shot for Texas. Charlie Leibrandt improves to 5-3 despite a costly fourth inning.
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Man Impersonates Bears Back Dennis Gentry on TV
A man claiming to be Chicago Bears running back Dennis Gentry appeared on a local talk show in Youngstown Ohio and sought loans. Police seek to question the impostor but no charges filed. real Gentry’s photos were shared with authorities.
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