Canadians fall to Unified Team in Olympic hockey final
In Meribel, Eric Lindros clash with coach Viktor Tikhonov as Canada battles the Unified Team. Russia, led by a run of Olympic golds and a strong 7-1 record, defeats Canada 3-1 to extend its dominance amid talk of a post breakup era.
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Medal tally tops as Germany leads Winter Olympics
Germany wins 26 medals including 10 golds, the Unified Team takes 23 medals with nine golds, and Austria earns 21 medals nine golds as Russia's ex-Soviet era finishes strong. The United States logs 11 medals in a closing ceremony marked by fireworks and dancing in Albertville France.
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Retail Bonanza Fails To Materialize At Games
Albertville recalls a weathered view of the Winter Olympics as financial forecasts worsen and souvenirs linger unsold. A writer notes cultural frictions with locals, the high prices, lingering cigarette smoke, and the toll of travel, while expressing hope to avoid buses for months.
Yamaguchi Faces Marketing Surge After Olympic Gold
Albertville France AP reports Kristi Yamaguchi's gold medal sparks major market interest. Agents say she embodies a marketable, all-American athlete, with six to seven offers awaiting, though she remains cautious about immediate publicity. Yamaguchi weighs turning pro or defending her title in 1994.
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KU Trio Baffles Arkansas In One-Hitter Victory
Kansas pitchers combined for a one-hitter as the Jayhawks beat Arkansas 4 1 in Fayetteville. Dan Rude allowed a hit and run over 4 13 innings with three Ks and five walks. David Meyer earned the win with 3 13 scoreless frames and Chris Corn notched his first career save with a perfect ninth.
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Manhattan 6 12 team seeks state tourney run against Lawrence High
Manhattan High, 6 12 in NCS play, eyes a sub state push with six losses by five points or less. Coach Terry Taylor says the record is deceiving as the Indians aim to gain experience by facing Lawrence High, a top Class 6A foe, in a Tuesday prep tilt after a late season loss to Topeka. Lawrence, 15 3, tops its sub state and will honor seniors in its last home game.
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