Radio and Olympic milestones mark 1921 to 1999 sports history
Highlights of notable events include KDKA’s first major league broadcast with Harold Arlin as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 in 1921, Jesse Owens’ third gold at Berlin in 1936, the 1967 AFL NFL clash, Joan Benoit’s 1984 Olympic marathon win, Sergei Bubka’s 1991 pole vault outdoor mark, and Mark McGwire joining the 500-home run club in 1999 during a Cardinals loss to San Diego.
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LPGA golfer Brittany Linchcome outlines retirement goal
In an interview with USA Today Brittany Linchcome, a 20 year old LPGA golfer, says she wants to earn 6675 today to retire by 35 and spend her days fishing or gambling.
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Inkster leads Open with Inkster three ahead at Lytham
Michelle Wie was penalized two strokes for touching moss behind her ball on 14 while making a greenside bunker shot, leaving her at 4 over 148 and 10 behind leader Juli Inkster who shot 72 to stand at 6 under. Inkster seeks a major record as the oldest LPGA winner. Sorenstam and Ochoa sit within striking distance.
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United States basketball team heads to Asia for world championships
The U S national team departs Las Vegas for a month in Asia leading to the world championships in Japan.14 players travel with two to be cut before competition begins in Sapporo on August 19 against Puerto Rico.
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Colwill Triumphs In Three Meter National Dive Final
Indianapolis Chris Colwill, after starting fifth, rallied to win the three meter final at the U S National Diving Championships, finishing with 464.75 points. Defending champion Troy Dumais placed second with 441.90, while Justin Wilcock was third at 424.95. Colwill also won the one meter title the previous day.
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Clijsters Rolls Past Hingis For Acura Classic Semis
Top seed Kim Clijsters beat Martina Hingis 7-5 6-2 in Carlsbad to reach the Acura Classic semifinals. She will meet Nicole Valdisova, who upset Anna Chakvetadze 3-6 6-4 6-3, as Maria Sharapova crushed Mary Pierce 6-2 6-3 to setup a semis clash with Patty Schnyder who defeated Elena Dementieva 6-4 6-3.
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Gatlin defies USATF, Runs nationals amid positive test
Sprint star Justin Gatlin refused to withdraw from the June national championships after USATF asked him to step aside following his positive drug test. With only an A sample from April available, USATF could not bar him. Gatlin won the national 100 meters, tying the world record at 9.77 seconds, and drew a crowd as supporters celebrated.
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