Coughlin jokes as Musburger exits CBS for brighter deals
CBS loses Brent Musburger in a contract dispute while Coughlin laments the move and predicts NBC or cable networks may lure him away. Hambrick argues big money for sportscasters is gone as rights fees drive networks to cut costs and hire cheaper talent.
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Faldo's late surge stuns Floyd for Masters title
At Augusta, Nick Faldo rallied to steal the lead from Floyd with clutch birdies on 13, 15, and 16 after Floyd had led since Saturday. Lanny Wadkins and John Huston tied for third, two strokes back as Fred Couples finished two behind Nicklaus, who faded to sixth.
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Floyd’s Masters Thriller Ends With Narrow Finish
Floyd shoots 72 at Augusta National in a dramatic final round marked by slow play and a late surge by Faldo. The 10 under par total highlights his conservative closing approach after a risky early miscue on the water.
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Mears dominates CART season opener in Phoenix
Rick Mears set the Phoenix lap record in qualifying for the Autoworks 200 and then won the race with the fastest average speed. He collected poles and race wins, earning $1,165,684 and finishing second in the season standings behind Emerson Fittipaldi. Bobby Rahal was second, Mario Andretti fourth, with Penske teammates Fittipaldi and Sullivan fifth and sixth.
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Martina Navratilova tops Capriati in Hilton Head final
Martina Navratilova defeated Jennifer Capriati 6 2 6 4 to win the Family Circle Cup on Hilton Head Island. It marked Navratilova's 150th career singles win at age 33, as Capriati, an eighth grader, challenged her in a rising generation clash.
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Boxing Hall of Fame to induct first class in Canastota
The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota announces 53 preliminary inductees including Muhammad Ali Carmen Basilio Joe Frazier Jake LaMotta and Jack Dempsey. Inductions at the museum’s first ceremony June 10 follow a vote by 113 historians and Boxing Writers Association members.
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USSR pins USA as Khabelov defeats Kirk Trost at 220 pounds
In the World Wrestling Challenge at Ohio State University St John Arena, Khabelov pins Kirk Trost at 220 pounds, securing a Soviet victory over the United States.
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Hamrick named new Arkansas Little Rock athletic director
Mike Hamrick states his first priority is hiring the best basketball coach for the university at his Sunday press conference announcing the appointment.
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