All-Star game TV rating hits historic low
NBC telecast of the National League 60 victory drew a 13.2 rating and 23 share, the lowest prime time All-Star rating since tracking began in 1967. The game was seen in 12.7 million homes, the fewest since 1969, with Cleveland posting the highest market rating at 24.7 and San Diego the lowest at 7.8.
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Ashe statue dedicated on Monument Avenue in Richmond
The 22 foot bronze statue of Arthur Ashe, the first black Wimbledon winner, was unveiled on Monument Avenue. The ceremony drew about 1,500 people as opponents to the memorial cited the street’s Confederate associations and supporters praised its inclusive message. Ashe left segregated Richmond as a teen and died in 1993 from AIDS.
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Indurain's bid for sixth Tour falters in mid race
The Tour de France rest day finds Miguel Indurain eighth overall, 53 seconds behind third place Tony Rominger and 1 minute behind leader Bjarne Riis. Riis's Telekom team pushes for control as Berzin and Olano stay within striking distance ahead of Pyrenees climbing stages.
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Cowboys extend Newton contract through 1998
Irving Texas AP Nate Newton All Pro guard signs one year extension keeping him with the Dallas Cowboys through the 1998 season. Extension terms were not released. Newton is entering his 11th Cowboys season after earning a fourth straight Pro Bowl berth in 1995 and helping Dallas win the Super Bowl.
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Seldon upset by Tyson postponement
New York AP reports heavyweight champion Seldon reacts to the postponement of his WBA title defense against Mike Tyson due to Tyson bronchitis. The Las Vegas bout, initially for Saturday, may shift to September. Seldon cites past setbacks and plans to stay ready as the fight is rescheduled.
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Unbridled's Song to challenge Cigar at Arlington Park
Unbridled's Song, once Derby favorite, faces Cigar in the $1 million Citation Challenge at Arlington Park. The 3-year-old colt seeks peak form after injuries and a lung infection, last racing May 26 and finishing second in the Peter Pan Stakes. If Cigar wins, he ties Citation with 16 straight victories. The race covers 1 1/18 miles.
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Olazabal Withdraws From Open With Arthritis Fears
Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal pulls out of the 125th Open at Royal Lytham due to rheumatoid arthritis in both feet. The 30-year-old U S Masters champion has missed English, U S and French Opens in the past six weeks and faces an uncertain return to golf amidst medical optimism from officials.
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Spurs owners reject purchase offer from Maloofs
San Antonio Spurs investors rejected a 120 million bid from Gavin and Joe Maloof of Albuquerque to buy the team. The plan would have included 53 million cash, debt assumptions totaling 37 million, and 30 million for a new arena. No majority owner exists as the nine-member board would have required a two-thirds vote to move forward.
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