Walker fiasco ends for Vikings
The Vikings released Herschel Walker after a career marred by not reaching the Super Bowl or a playoff, ending the 1989 megadeal that sent Dallas five players and eight draft picks. Dallas benefited less, while Minnesota moves on from the 1991 1.7 million salary.
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Walker trade hobbled Vikings and helped Cowboys rise
Herschel Walker's 1989 deal sent top Vikings picks to Dallas for Walker and others. The Vikings fell into a long drought of draft choices while Dallas rebuilt and reached the playoffs. Walker's inconsistent production capped a six season career marked by a 36-57 team record for Dallas and Minnesota.
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Texas
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Courier advances to French Open semi after crushing Mancini
Jim Courier dominated Alberto Mancini 6-4 6-2 6-0 to reach the French Open final 16 as Ivan Lendl faltered with a 3-6 3-6 3-6 6-3 6-2 8-6 defeat to Jaime Oncins. Lendl slips to No. 12 while Edberg Agassi Sampras and Chang also won Friday.
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Andre Agassi
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Thomas Muster
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Name golfers lead Kemper Open as others surge
Four co leaders at Kemper Open sit at 8 under 134, led by David Toms Jay Don Blake Brad Faber and Bob Gilder. A crowded pack within five strokes includes Greg Kraft Mark Calcavecchia Duffy Waldorf and Payne Stewart, while Mark Rypien struggled on sponsor exemption.
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Greg Kraft
Calcavecchia
Duffy Waldorf
Daly
Payne Stewart
Greg Norman
Washington Redskins
Trail Blazers Aim for NBA Finals After Satisfying Run
Portland shifts focus from past Western Conference heartbreak to championship glory. Clyde Drexler leads a mature lineup with Buck Williams Kevin Duckworth Jerome Kersey and Cliff Robinson fueling offense and defense as Portland tops Utah 105 97 and breaks playoff records.
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Jerome Kersey
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Bodine claims first pole with record Dover lap
Brett Bodine set the Budweiser 500 qualifying record at Dover Downs International Speedway with a 147.408 mph lap to grab his first pole of the season. Car owner Kenny Bernstein celebrated multiple milestones including a 300 mph drag record and Roberto Guerrero winning the Indy 500 pole for the team. Alan Kulwicki previously held the speed mark but wrecked in practice, missing a shot at matching it.
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Blackhawks seek plan to slow Lemieux in Game 3
Chicago trails Pittsburgh 2-0 in the Stanley Cup finals as Mario Lemieux dominates with five goals in two games. Coach Mike Keenan promises a new tactic and the team trains to pressure him faster while Jeremy Roenick anchors a battered lineup with a possible Game 3 return.
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