Revamped lineup pays off for Reds in 4-3 win over Pirates
Reds snap four-game skid as Luis Quinones and Joel Youngblood hit their first homers of the season. Jose Rijo earned the win with help from John Franco who notched his 15th save. Barry Bonds fueled a late Pirates push, but Cincinnati held on.
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Pistons heat Bulls as Johnson nets 16 in final period
Vinnie Johnson nicknamed The Microwave scorches in the fourth, delivering 16 of his 22 points as Detroit rallies to a 94 85 victory over Chicago to take a 3 2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Johnson and Dumars sparked the late burst while Jordan was held to 1 point in the final period.
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Blue Jays name Gaston full time manager
Cito Gaston, 45, was named full time manager of the Toronto Blue Jays after serving as interim since May 15. He becomes the fourth black MLB manager, with Pat Gillick noting Gaston was always considered a candidate.
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Sanders brings confidence to Yankees
Deion Sanders arrived in the Yankees clubhouse shortly after being called up from the minors. Don Mattingly delivered four hits including a two run homer. Sanders contributed a hit and an RBI in the game, though he spoke little.
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Roundup star Matttingly fuels Yankees win over Mariners
Mattingly led New York to a 9-5 victory as the Yankees promoted Matt Sanders from Double-A Albany Colonie. Sanders, a 22-year-old lefty hitting .286 with one homer and 17 steals this season, may switch to football after Falcons camp opens July 3. The rookie’s call-up followed a Chicago series spark and he declared confidence in driving in runs with singles and doubles.
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Steelers aim to defend with offense in bold makeover
Pittsburgh seeks a dramatic turnaround by shifting focus to scoring with an emphasis on offense. New coaches and a draft heavy on offensive talent set up QB Brister, RB Worley, WR Lipps, and a stronger line as the team targets at least 10 wins, stressing ball control and improved defense.
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SEC strips Kentucky of 1988 basketball title
The Southeastern Conference voted 8-0 in Destin to strip the Kentucky Wildcats of their 1987-88 regular season SEC title and the 1988 tournament crown for using ineligible player Eric Manuel. Kentucky is banned from NCAA or SEC championship play for two years and cannot appear on television in 1989-90, with forfeiture of 1988 NCAA playoff earnings.
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