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May 21, 1984

Gulf & Western Industries Inc. said Monday it has...

NEW YORK -- Gulf & Western Industries Inc. said Monday it has sold Sega Enterprises, Ltd. of Japan to a group of U.S. and Japanese businessmen.

The buyers include Hayao Nakayama, president of Sega Enterprises, Ltd., and David Rosen, founder of Sega Enterprises. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Sega Enterprises Ltd. manufactures coin-operated video games. ---

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID-19, out vs. Raiders

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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID-19, out vs. Raiders

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the team's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday.

Giants mourn Tim Lincecum's wife, who died from cancer

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Giants mourn Tim Lincecum's wife, who died from cancer

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The San Francisco Giants offered condolences and honored Cristin Coleman, the wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum, who recently died after she battled cancer.

Travis Shumake: NHRA's first openly gay driver to debut Friday

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Travis Shumake: NHRA's first openly gay driver to debut Friday

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Travis Shumake will make his debut Friday as the first openly gay driver in history to complete in a national event on the National Hot Rod Association racing circuit.

Judge gives early approval to $24 million equal pay settlement for U.S. women's soccer team

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Judge gives early approval to $24 million equal pay settlement for U.S. women's soccer team

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a $24 million settlement between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. Women's National Team over a lawsuit seeking equal pay for the men's and women's teams.

Titans QB Malik Willis scores impressive TD, benched for not throwing

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Titans QB Malik Willis scores impressive TD, benched for not throwing

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Rookie quarterback Malik Willis scored on an impressive touchdown run in his NFL debut, but was benched by coach Mike Vrabel for not throwing enough in a Tennessee Titans preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

NBA to retire Celtics legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey

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NBA to retire Celtics legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The NBA will permanently retire Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey throughout the league, the National Basketball Players Association and league announced. Russell died July 31 at 88 years old.

Smyly leads Cubs past Reds in 2nd Field of Dreams Game in Iowa

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Smyly leads Cubs past Reds in 2nd Field of Dreams Game in Iowa

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- No home runs reached the cornfield at this year's MLB Field of Dreams Game. Instead, it was a brilliant pitching effort from Drew Smyly that led to a 4-2 win by the Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds in Iowa.

Breeders' Cup spots on offer at Saratoga, Churchill Downs and in France

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Breeders' Cup spots on offer at Saratoga, Churchill Downs and in France

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Breeders' Cup spots are on the line this weekend in some of the summer's top turf races at Saratoga, Churchill Downs and at Deauville in France.

NFL preseason, golf playoffs, NASCAR lead weekend sports schedule

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NFL preseason, golf playoffs, NASCAR lead weekend sports schedule

MIAMI, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A full slate of NFL preseason games, the start of the FedExCup Playoffs and two NASCAR races lead this weekend's schedule of sports events.

Bucs quarterback Tom Brady out at least 10 days for 'personal issue'

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Bucs quarterback Tom Brady out at least 10 days for 'personal issue'

Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Quarterback Tom Brady will not participate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' next two preseason games or at practice for "personal" reasons, coach Todd Bowles told reporters Thursday.

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