Bailey Spikes 100 field for gold
Donovan Bailey won gold in the 100 metre sprint at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava with a 10.34 clocking edging Dennis Mitchell 10.40 and Deji Alu 10.44. The Oakville sprinter plans to retire at season’s end with a final race likely in Edmonton at the national championships or the world championships.
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Stampeder Crandell Brings Veteran QB to Calgary
Calgary signs Marcus Crandell a 27 year old veteran quarterback formerly with Edmonton and Kansas City after Dave Dickenson left for the NFL. Crandell appeared in 35 regular season games with the Eskimos completing 68 of 134 passes for 938 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions and rushed 93 yards and a TD. He watched Calgary during three Eskimos seasons before joining the Stampeders following Jets contract failure.
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Perez Reconsiders, Accepts Marlins Manager Role
Miami AP Tony Perez changed his mind and agreed Thursday to manage the Florida Marlins for the rest of the season after being hired as interim manager following John Boles firing. Perez, Hall of Fame first baseman largely with the Reds, had been on Dombrowski staff and briefly led Cincinnati in 1993. The Marlins stood 25-27 after a third win Thursday.
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Canada Falls 3 0 to Japan in Confederations Cup
Canada folded in the second half and was beaten 3-0 by Japan in Niigata at the Confederations Cup. Holger Osieck's side created chances early after a slow start but failed to convert and extended a drought across 10 games with just two goals in the span.
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Sampras Falls On Clay At French Open To Blanco
Pete Sampras, seeded fifth, was upset by Galo Blanco in straight sets 7-6 4 6-3 6-2 on the Paris clay. The American star, 29, who has never won Roland Garros, has struggled on dirt and recalled a tough path after a five-set opening win earlier this year.
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NBA marketing machine prefers a Sixer final
Ray Allen suggested the NBA favors a 76ers versus Lakers NBA Finals for bigger revenue. Allen noted Philadelphia would attract more money than Milwaukee, as Iverson made first team and Allen joined third all-star honors. Bucks face a must win Game 6 after a 3-2 series deficit and a costly Game 5.
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