Rain delays Indians at Cleveland as KC game postponed
Cleveland led 6-1 in the fourth when rain halted action, delaying 90 minutes before the game was called and later to be replayed July 2 as part of a twilight doubleheader. Pat Corrales praised Rick Behenna's strong relief debut and noted Mike Hargrove's early RBI double, while Otis Nixon added two hits and three stolen bases.
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Oilers Cruise Past Flames to Clinch Series in Seven
Edmonton routs Calgary 7-4 to reach Campbell Conference final against Minnesota North Stars. The Oilers hammered 43 shots and rode goals by Anderson Linseman Kurri and a late Linseman winner to finish the seven-game set. Minnesota edged St Louis 4-3 to advance, with Payne's unassisted winner late in regulation. The Wales final begins Tuesday in Montreal as the Islanders meet the Canadiens.
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Knight trims Olympic roster to 20 players in Indiana
All-Americans Patrick Ewing Wayman Tisdale Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins headline the 20 player U S Olympic basketball team announced in Bloomington The guards include Steve Alford Johnny Dawkins Vern Fleming and John Stockton among others The squad was pared from 32 after workouts at Indiana University and will reconvene May 10 for further training under coach Knight and aides.
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Sixers stay alive in playoff bid versus Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers avoid elimination by beating the New Jersey Nets 108-100 to trim the series deficit to 2-1 at Byrne Arena. Julius Erving scored 27 including clutch late baskets, Moses Malone had 21 and 17, and Maurice Cheeks added 19 after a rough stretch.
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U S women cagers face choices after final games
Olympic trials players reflect on life after college basketball with overseas stints in Japan and Europe. Anne Donovan profiles the path many take, trading college glory for pro leagues abroad, learning new cultures, facing jetset life. Denise Curry recalls playing in Duesseldorf as part of the journey.
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