Rockets coach backs ejection of Ralph Sampson in NBA final
Houston coach Bill Fitch defended Ralph Sampson as the only player ejected in Game 5 against Boston after Sampson punched Celtics guard Jerry Sichting. The Rockets, sparked by Akeem Olajuwon, won 111 96 to force a sixth game, with Fitch criticizing three referee calls prior to the brawl and noting the crowd’s emotion did not win the game.
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Odessa College inks two top HS sprinters for track squad
OC signs Kermit's Lang Bolf and South Grand Prairie's Patrick Drake to bolster field events after national title. Bolf, a 17-18 foot pole vault prospect with 15 8 best, aims for 17 feet as a freshman. Drake, a 60y dash to long jump talent, faced eligibility issues but posted 6.21 60y, 10.2 100m, 20.5 200m, and 25 ft long jump fate in junior years.
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Navratilova and Evert Meet for French Open Final Showdown
The world’s top two women, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert Lloyd, clash for the 2.6 million French Open singles title in Paris on clay. It marks their 11th French Open final meeting and the 20th consecutive major final featuring either or both, with past renewals on all surfaces and a storied rivalry spanning years.
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Pernfors Reaches French Open Final Against Lendl
Unseeded Swedish player Mikael Pernfors upset French favorite Henri Leconte to reach the Paris final, joining top seed Ivan Lendl who crushed John Kriek. Pernfors, 27th in the world, advanced as rain interrupted play and matches continued on a sunlit day.
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Wimbledon
Belmont Stakes spotlight on aged trainers and jockey
In New York the Belmont Stakes builds a human interest frame around veteran horsemen and a famed jockey. Woody Stephens aims for a fifth straight Belmont with Danzig Connection, while Charlie Whittingham seeks his first Belmont in his second attempt. Jockey Bill Shoemaker adds to the pedigree, as endurance and history mix with the 14 and a half mile Derby finale. The race time is 5 38 p.m.
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