Fry praises Ty Detmer ahead of Holiday Bowl tie
Provo Daily Herald editor Dick Harmon releases Ty Detmer book with foreword by Hayden Fry. Harmon's account highlights Fry's praise, Detmer's Holiday Bowl performance, and Detmer's NFL prospects with the Green Bay Packers.
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Elvis
San Diego
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Texas
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Penn State
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UCLA
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Cougars
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Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
IAAF expected ruling on Reynolds case today
The IAAF council weighed suspending the contamination rule that could bar Reynolds from Olympic trials. Reynolds, under a two year IAAF suspension for a positive steroid test, had an order from the U.S. Supreme Court forcing The Athletics Congress to allow him to run.
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IAAF
London
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Athletics Congress
United States
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Atwater says Olympic trials delay political, not track
ISU sprinter Atwater calls the Reynolds case politics behind the four postponements of the Olympic trials heats. He and about 30 athletes have chosen not to race Reynolds, fearing suspensions. Reynolds plans to run despite $350,000 in legal costs, with trials possibly canceled if not rescheduled.
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Iowa State
Butch Reynolds
Frankie
Oklahoma
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Reynolds
Jeff
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Courier crushes Connors as Wimbledon opens with shock run
Jim Courier, 21, overwhelmed Jimmy Connors, 39, 6-2 1-6 7-5 6-3 in a semifinal preview of a changing era. Connors, in pain after 20 Wimbledon appearances, foresees a limited return while Herrera edged him for the latest upset.
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Herrera
Mexico
Magic Johnson back with Dream Team for Olympic prep
San Diego AP reports Magic Johnson returned to basketball as the U S Olympic Dream Team began practice. Johnson, retired after HIV diagnosis, said he is ready for six weeks with the squad and looks forward to playing. teammates note his sharpness and leadership as Chuck Daly calls the workout impressive.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Jordan
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Chicago Bulls
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Daly
NBC
Kite wins U S Open ends major drought and eyes more
Tom Kite finally captured a major at Pebble Beach, ending years of near-misses. He recalls a relentless battle with the “monkey” of doubt, having chased Open Masters British Open and PGA titles. Kite now aims for the full four majors and reflects on his long struggle and subsequent triumph.
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Kite
England
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Augusta
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N.Y
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