Dale Earnhardt Injuries Won’t Sideline Auto Racer
Auto racing star Dale Earnhardt shows resilience after injuries as he plans continued competition. Officials say the driver remains optimistic about upcoming events and will follow medical guidance while resuming racing duties.
Lewis Wins Fourth Long Jump Gold At Atlanta Olympics
Carl Lewis, at 35, clinches his fourth consecutive long jump Olympic gold, matching Al Oerter with four in one event and Paavo Nurmi with nine Olympic track and field golds. He defeats Powell, Greene, and Beckford as Johnson dominates the 400 meters on the same night.
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Miller wins beam gold ends gymnastics career
Shannon Miller, 19, finally wins an Olympic balance beam gold after a week of anxiety and a silver in 1992. Domingue Dawes earns bronze in floor as Dawes reflects on a strong showing and redemption for the U S team.
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Baerga Traded To Mets After Fractured Indians Season
Carlos Baerga is traded from the Cleveland Indians to the New York Mets for infielders Jeff Kent and Jose Vizcaino, with Alvaro Espinoza also moving to New York. The deal ends Baerga's six year stint in Cleveland amid questions over his defense work ethic and weight, while noting teams preferred frontline pitching over him.
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Ex-Mets players Kent Vizcaino join Indians for playoff push
Cleveland acquires Jeff Kent and Jose Vizcaino from the New York Mets for Carlos Baerga and Alvaro Espinoza. Kent remains an option at third with Thome due to lefty starters, while Vizcaino could move to second or short as Omar Vizquel recovers from a strained hamstring. Vizcaino has thrived this season, batting .308 with six triples, one home run and 22 RBIs. Kent is hitting .290 with nine homers and 39 RBIs.
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Tearful Lasorda retires after 20 Dodgers seasons
Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda, age 68, announced his retirement citing health concerns and family time. He underwent angioplasty June 26 after a heart attack, said he was cleared to return but chose to step down and become a team vice president. Bill Russell will serve as interim manager.
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