Hingis, Sampras Shine as Wimbledon Highlights Future
Hingis, just shy of 17, beats Jana Novotna 2-6 6-3 6-3 for the women's title while Pete Sampras captures his fourth Wimbledon crown and 10th Grand Slam. The event signals a shifting era with retirements looming and few rivals emerging to challenge Hingis. Sampras notes depth of the game and the lack of a dominant personality to drive tennis in the 1990s era.
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Philadelphia names new coach Flyers bank on Cashman
Wayne Cashman was officially named coach of the Philadelphia Flyers after the team’s poor Stanley Cup finals showing. GM Bob Clarke stressed the need for an experienced, trustworthy NHL commander to unite a troubled lineup.
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Mnton Detroit Red Wings Masseur Regains Consciousness
Sergei Mnatsakanov, team masseur for the Red Wings, has regained consciousness and begun communicating with family members by writing, hospital officials reported. Defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov, also injured in the June 13 limousine crash, was removed from a ventilator and showing signs of regaining consciousness, doctors said.
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Rams Sign McNeil to OneYear Deal at Cornerback
St Louis Rams add 26 year old cornerback Ryan McNeil on a one year contract to shore up the right side, with the former Detroit Lion expected to replace Anthony Parker. Hawaii to host NFL Pro Bowl through 2000 after state secures updated terms.
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Kipketer ties 800m world best at Galan Grand Prix
Wilson Kipketer won the 800 meters in 1 41.73 at the DN Galan Grand Prix in Stockholm matching Seb Coe's 1981 record. Carl Lewis led Santa Monica Track Club to an Olympic Stadium relay mark 38.32, fastest world time this year. Sugar Ray Leonard withdrew from July 25 fight with Dan Connell due to training time. Johnny Tapia Danny Romero bantamweight title bout relocated to UNLV after Las Vegas Hilton pulled out amid insurance dispute.
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Street Returns to Skiing at Timberline After Knee Injury
Picabo Street skis again seven months after a severe knee injury at Timberline Lodge. The U S ski team standout, who won World Cup downhill titles in 1995 and 1996 and the 1996 world championship downhill gold, reinforces hopes for Olympic gold in Nagano next February.
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CBS extends PGA Championship rights through 2005
New York CBS Sports extends television rights for the PGA Championship through 2005. CBS Sports president Sean McManus said the deal hinges on steady ratings and ad sales, not solely on Tiger Woods. The extension ensures Woods is expected to play in one of golf s four majors.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights and Events
A compact sports day list features Baseball All-Star Game and Tour de France stages three to five, MLS All-Star Game, Triple-A All-Star Game, and St. Louis vs Chicago. Evening cards include Mets at Atlanta, White Sox at Kansas City, Giants at Dodgers, plus women’s golf and the U S Women's Open airing. Charlotte faces New York in women's basketball. Stage five Tour de France closes the slate.
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American League and National League standings noted
The latest baseball standings are summarized with home teams in caps and league separation. The brief note cites continued coverage from Tribune Media Services as of 1997.
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Today in History highlights diverse sports milestones
1889 John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in a bare knuckle bout at Richburg Mississippi, the final such match before the Marquis of Queensbury rules. 1941 Ted Williams homered to spark a 7-5 AL win for Boston in the All Star Game at Briggs Stadium. 1967 Billie Jean King swept Wimbledon titles in singles doubles and mixed doubles. 1984 John McEnroe dominated Jimmy Connors 6-1 6-1 6-2 to win Wimbledon. 1995 Steffi Graf captured her sixth Wimbledon singles title defeating Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.
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