Navratilova Reaches Eastbourne Final In Nerve Touch
Top seed Martina Navratilova defeated Britain’s Jo Durie 6 3, 3 6, 6 3 in the BMW grass court semifinal at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park. Hana Mandlikova edged Bettina Bunge 7 5, 4 6, 6 2 to join Navratilova in Saturday’s final as Navratilova extended her run to 18 straight finals.
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Porsche leads pack for 50th Le Mans endurance race
Le Mans France AP Porsche factory team with 30 years in sport and top drivers starts as favorite for the 50th Le Mans 24 hour race on Saturday. Lead car on pole features Jackie Ickx and Derek Bell, joined by Vern Schuppan Jochen Mass and others, while Mario Andretti and son Michael aim to challenge in a Mirage Ford.
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Tenis player ready to make his comeback
Butch Watts, a 6 foot 4 right handed pro, begins his comeback from cancer with the San Diego Friars in Team Tennis. He last played competitively at last year’s U.S. Open where he beat Rick Fogel before losing to Brian Gottfried. Watts faced multiple surgeries and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with testicular cancer and is now pursuing a return to form through Team Tennis to regain match fitness.
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