Two Olympic Basketball Final Ends In Controversy 1972
1972 two day sports history notes the US men’s team loses the Olympic final 51 50 to the Soviet Union in a disputed ending. William Jones urges a replay of the last three seconds as the Soviets win with a late basket. Americans protest and decline silver. 1995 Fuad Revelz of the Minnesota Vikings sets NFL record with thirty consecutive field goals. 1997 Mark McGwire joins Babe Ruth by hitting a 446 foot homer for back to back thirty homer seasons.
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Lions fan quip on Barry Sanders quitting team
Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom notes a Lions fan sentiment that while fans may despise Barry Sanders for leaving the team, they still understand his choice and do not truly blame him.
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Johansson shocks open crowd at US Open quarterfinals
Joachim Johansson, 22, stunned defending champion Andy Roddick in a five set upset at the US Open, winning 6-4 6-4 3-6 2-6 6-4 as Federer and Agassi exits reshaped the Open era. Johansson served at 141 mph and reached his first major semifinal.
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At the US Open in New York and Boston, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer faced off as Federer defeated Agassi. Rumors swirl about Paul Pierce trade talks as Boston Celtics consider moves with Pierce linked to Runway 34 charity. Wye Grausbeck notes Pierce building a new house near Boston and wants him to stay. Gary Payton was arrested in Los Angeles for investigation of DUI after being stopped August 28 on an onramp.
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Americans face Russians in Open semifinal lineup
In Los Angeles the Open semis pit Davenport and Kuznetsova against Capriati and Dementieva as they chase a U.S. Open final berth. Davenport, top American, seeks to rebound after a strong summer run, while Capriati battles nerves and history in her bid for a first Open final. Dementieva, seeded sixth, aims to extend her strong clay season into New York. Capricious nerves and crucial serves loom as the matchups unfold.
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