Dream Team faces tougher test for 1996 Olympic roster
Coach Lenny Wilkens said the 1996 U S men s basketball squad must be as good as the 1992 Dream Team. The announced lineup includes Anfernee Hardaway Grant Hill Karl Malone Reggie Miller Hakeem Olajuwon Shaquille O Neal Scottie Pippen David Robinson Glenn Robinson and John Stockton.
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Hall of Fame induction turns spotlight to speakers
Induction day in Cooperstown became a platform for new Hall of Famers to address the crowd. Mike Schmidt praised Pete Rose as the greatest hitter ever while urging Rose’s future presence in the Hall. Richie Ashburn and Day’s widow Geraldine appealed for inclusion of more Negro Leaguers and continued star-power backing for baseball’s history and broadcasting excellence.
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Rose Struggles For Hall Entry As Fans Rally Behind Him
In Cooperstown Pete Rose still cannot gain entry to the Hall of Fame without paying admission though his appeal as baseball's top ambassador grows. Supporters applaud his continued influence amid a reform era in which many officials are viewed negatively, marking a shift in the game's leadership and public sentiment.
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Kruk Retires From Baseball After 11-Year Career
John Kruk, 34, announced after Chicago White Sox 8 3 loss to Baltimore Orioles that he is quitting baseball. The decision followed knee problems and a cancer surgery earlier in 1994. Teammates noted his desire to compete had faded as he cleared his locker before the third inning.
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Agassi wins Canadian Open in three sets at Jarry Stadium
Andre Agassi rallies past Pete Sampras 3-6 6-2 6-3 to claim his third Canadian Open title in four years, boosting his world No. 1 bid and collecting 254000 dollars. Sampras nets 20000 from a wager. doubles victors were Kafelnikov and Olhovsky.
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