World swimmers set records and boxing title won in Britain
Rome-China women set two world records in one race as He Cihong leads a Chinese 400-meter medley relay record run. Popov takes both 50 and 100 freestyle titles at the world ips. Janet Evans keeps her 800-meter crown while Lopez-Zubero upsets Rouse in backstroke. Decathlon leader Dan O'Brien struggles at Decastar while Suns weigh center options amid Sampson comeback talk. Reds trim staff ahead of final weeks and Benn defends WBC super middleweight title in Birmingham with a dominant decision.
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Sanchez Vicario Wins Open in Upstart U S Open Final
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario outlasted Steffi Graf 1-6 7 6 4 to capture the U S Open women's singles title in New York her first U S Open crown and second Grand Slam of the year Spain now holds three of four major titles via Vicario and other compatriots Graf led 6 1 in the first set but Vicario rallied using varied spins and defense to seize the match and the $550000 prize
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Agassi and Stich Reach U.S. Open Final
Andre Agassi and Michael Stich won semifinal battles advancing to the U.S. championships final. Agassi, unseeded and ranked No. 20, defeated Karel Novacek in straight sets 75 63 76 (7-4) while Stich joined him after beating an earlier opponent.
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McCumber leads Canadian open with 67 as Price struggles
In Oakville Ontario McCumber shot 67 to hold a one stroke lead at 206 three rounds into the Bell Canadian Open. Price battled through two trees and two water hazards posting 68 to sit one back while Stricker Lehman and Fehr trailed at 208 and 210.
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Labonte wins rain delayed Miller Genuine Draft 400 at Richmond
Terry Labonte outpaced the field to win the rain delayed Miller Genuine Draft 400 at Richmond International Raceway. A late green flag pit stop by Rusty Wallace failed to deny Labonte who led when fuel and tire service forced a green stop.
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Labonte wins at Richmond as Earnhardt seals lead in standings
In a tight finish at Richmond, Labonte beats teammate Gordon by 1.79 seconds while Earnhardt secures third place and extends his season lead to 232 points with seven races remaining. Wallace finishes fourth ahead of Rudd. Labonte earns his second Richmond victory.
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Messier declines Rangers offer and skips training camp
Mark Messier refuses the Rangers contract proposal and does not report for training camp as talks reportedly hinge on a raise to about 6 million per season over three years while the team offers around 4 million.Neil Smith states efforts to resolve the dispute continue as teammate Brian Leetch notes Messier may arrive late or not at all. Also sidelined in negotiations is goalie Mike Richter who joined camp seeking a multiyear deal likely above 2 million annually.
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