Stockholm Open: Borg, Mayer advance to third round
In Stockholm, Bjorn Borg beat Bernie Mitton 6 2, 6 4 while Sandy Mayer edged Ivan Lendl 7 5, 7 6 to reach the third round. Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe and Brian Gottfried also progressed in the $175000 tournament.
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Football draft ruled unlawful in landmark appeals ruling
The U S Court of Appeals upheld a 1976 ruling that the NFL draft system was an unlawful restraint of trade under antitrust laws, noting the earlier structure favored teams. The three-judge panel allowed damages to stand to James Yazoo Smith for injuries in 1968 and sent the case back for further damages calculation.
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Fans pay tribute to Brown Bomber at Caesar's Palace
Las Vegas recounts a gala dinner honoring Joe Louis in a wheelchair. The 64 year old boxing legend received praise from Rev. Jesse Jackson, Eddie Futch, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and Joe DiMaggio. Ali called Louis the greatest heavyweight and a national idol while Louis reflected on a career that defined an era.
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Pro picks To win at football you have to play at home
Pro Picker notes home teams dominate through 10 weeks with an 83-57 edge and a .593 winning percentage. He predicts home and road results for Week 11: Steelers over Rams, Cowboys over Packers, Patriots over Oilers, and Cardinals over 49ers, citing recent trends and season marks.
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