Graf and Sanchez Reach French Open Final Battle
Steffi Graf survived a three set semifinal with 15-year-old Monica Seles to reach a French Open final against Arantxa Sanchez. Sanchez defeated Mary Joe Fernandez to set up the all semifinal winner's clash, while men’s action saw Chesnokov topple Wilander and face Michael Chang in the other semifinal.
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Ivan Lendl
Boris Becker
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Wilander
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Illogical lineup helps Mets rout Cubs in Chicago
New York manager Davey Johnson shuffled the order with Hojo leading off for the first time since 1984. Howard Johnson homered and doubled, McReynolds added a three run shot, and the Mets crushed Chicago 10 5 to snap a slumping stretch. Dwight Gooden improved to 7 2 against the Cubs, and Rick Aguilera earned the save after four relief innings.
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Pat Perry
Jeff McKnight
Barry Lyons
Perry
Zimmer
Dwight Gooden
Rick Aguilera
Jeffries
McKnight
Lyons
Gooden
MVP Gretzky Wins NHL Hart Trophy For Ninth Time
Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings earned the NHL most valuable player award, finishing with 54 goals and 114 assists for 168 points. He led the Kings to a first round upset before a second round exit to Calgary, while Mario Lemieux led in voting for All-Star selections.
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Lakers look to rebound as Pistons take Game 1
Pat Riley, fresh from a finals run, plans no big changes after the Lakers lost 109-97 to the Pistons in Detroit. Magic Johnson and James Worthy, each with 17 points, must raise their production, and Riley considers starting Tony Campbell over Byron Scott for Game 2.
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NBA Finals quotemasters emerge after Game 1 loss
Lakers Mychal Thompson jokes about Magic Johnson after Detroit defeat in Auburn Hills. He quips Johnson is like a wild animal and a pit bull when the team loses. Pistons star John Salley discusses coach Chuck Daly’s tough love style and personal pride.
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