Silent Wimbledon stars dodge reporters on eve of Open
Andre Agassi and Jim Courier refuse interviews on the eve of Wimbledon, joined by Steffi Graf who silent on comments ahead of the tournament. USTA coach Tom Gullikson says lack of courtesy hurts the game and fans, while most women players are more accommodating. The atmosphere at practice shifts away from talk as Wimbledon approaches.
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Rockets force Game 7 with 86 84 victory over Knicks
Kenny Smith drilled a late 3 to lift the Rockets 86 84 over the New York Knicks tying the NBA Finals at 3 3. Hakeem Olajuwon swatted a Starks buzzer beater attempt as Houston heads to Game 7 in Houston with Pat Riley’s club rallying late.
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Indians rally to beat Red Sox for 18th straight at home
Cleveland, in a 6-5 win over Boston, extends its team record home streak to 18 at Jacobs Field and his 250th for Jack Morris. The Indians improve to 40-25, surging from behind after trailing most of the game as Boston suffers its 11th straight loss. Morris improves to 6-4 easing after his shave of the mustache sparked a run of strong starts.
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Morrison arrested after punch outside police HQ
Tommy Morrison former title claimant was arrested early Sunday after allegedly punching a man outside police headquarters. He had just posted bond for a friend and argued with another bond signer, police said. Previously he faced public intoxication and assault charges in Iowa.
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Sports Schedule Highlights and Notable Mentions
Today includes Wimbledon early matches at 8 a.m. on HBO, U S Open playoff golf at 9 a.m. on ESPN with ABC simulcast at 11:30 a.m. World Cup Brazil versus Russia at 2:55 p.m. on ESPN, Mets at Braves at 6:35 p.m. on TBS, Rangers at White Sox at 7 p.m. on WGN. Giants manager Dusty Baker comments on new acquisition Darryl Strawberry. Softball LaSalle at Western Dubuque. Historical notes: 1966 Billy Casper wins U S Open, 1980 Roberto Duran defeats Sugar Ray Leonard, 1982 Tom Watson wins U S Open.
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Open threeway playoff set for U S Open at Oakmont
Colin Montgomerie fails to win outright and enters a threeway playoff with Ernie Els and Loren Roberts after all three falter down the stretch in the final round at Oakmont. Roberts misses a clutch 4 percent putt, Els loses focus on the lead, while Montgomerie posts a 1 over par 70 to finish 5 under 279.
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Bruce Hurst retires from MLB career with Rangers in Texas
Bruce Hurst, 36, retires after a comeback with the Texas Rangers. He went 2-1 with a 7.11 ERA in eight starts this season, and his final outing versus Oakland left him with no decision after allowing six hits and four runs in three innings. General manager Tom Grieve cited insufficient progress and concern he could hurt the team. Hurst finishes 145-113 with a 3.92 ERA across 15 seasons in Boston, San Diego, Colorado, and Texas.
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