Tyson's $120 Million Deal Spurs Talk of Boxing's Richest Era
Joe Muench assesses Don King and Showtime’s plan to pay Mike Tyson about $120 million for eight to ten fights. The piece questions sustainability of Tyson’s fortune, notes his rough career arc from champion to losses to Douglas and Holyfield, and previews a March bout with Donovan Ruddock while musing on fantasy opponents.
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Don King
Showtime Event
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Showtime
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Iron Mike
Evander Holyfield
Holyfield
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Alex Stewart
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Tillman
Stewart
Donovan
Razor” Ruddock
Tyson Vs. Biff
Dodgers trade Brooks for Ojeda and prospect
Los Angeles acquires left handed pitcher Bob Ojeda and a prospect from the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Hubie Brooks. GM Fred Claire signals this may be the last major move as spring training nears.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Hubie Brooks
New York Mets
Bob Ojeda
Fred Claire
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Claire
Greg Hansell
Dodger
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Darryl Strawberry
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Brooks
Kal Daniels
Daniels
Warner Robins
Hubie
Butler
Beamer Viewed As BC Football Coach Candidate
AP reports Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer emerged as Boston College's leading candidate to replace Jack Bicknell. Beamer met BC athletic director Chet Gladchuk in Richmond on Friday. he and his wife then visited Chestnut Hill. Officials say BC could offer a six year deal over $160000 annually, excluding media revenues, with Tech pursuing a new contract. Beamer, 44, has compiled 59-49-3 in 10 seasons as a college coach.
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Jack Bicknell
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Chet Gladchuk
Cheryl
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Ene
Virginia Tech
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Bill Dooley
Murray State
Anderson keys Steeler win over Saints 9-6
Gary Anderson kicked two fourth quarter field goals to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers 9-6 over New Orleans in New Orleans. He connected on a 29 yarder in the second quarter, a 42 yarder late, and a 43 yard winner with 1 44 remaining. Dan Strazynski held for kicks. Steve Walsh struggled, completing eight of 26 passes.
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Gary Anderson
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Morten Anderson
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Dan Straquake
Strazynski
Andersen
Nick Lowery
Steve Walsh
Jim Mora
Cowboys crush Cardinals to boost playoff push
Dallas rookie Emmitt Smith scored four rushing touchdowns tying a club mark as the Cowboys improved to 7-7 with a 41-10 victory over Phoenix. Dallas built a 13-3 first quarter lead and led 20-3 at halftime as Aikman connected with Irvin and Smith punched in four scores. The win keeps Dallas alive for a postseason berth with two games left against Philadelphia and Atlanta.
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Atlanta
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Troy Aikman
Florida
Tony Dorsett
Peeeee
al del Greco
James Washington
Johnny Johnson
Aikman
Michael Irvin
Garden Green Dragons Fall In Post-Tiger Final At Powell Valley
Garden Green Dragons finish second in the Post-Tiger Market invitational at Powell Valley. They beat Powell Valley 69-62 in the semifinal before losing 55-40 to Twin Springs in the final led by Kevin Shortridge with 21 for Garden and Warren LaForce with 17 for Twin Springs. Garden coach Roger Rife lamented lack of offense and fast start, as Garden trailed by as many as 16 and trailed 28-15 at halftime. Garden returns to action Tuesday at Tazewell.
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Lee Bower
Brent Atkinson
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Ben Nicholson
Pirates loom as roadblock to state tourney in Peterstown
In Mercer Monroe region the Peterstown Pirates emerge as the odds-on favorite to reach the state basketball tournament. Coach Carmen Stauffer notes their size speed and depth with 6'7 Travis Jackson and 6'3 Chad Johnston forming a potent guard-forward tandem while critics call them the team to beat though sectional play must come first. The piece highlights a history of near misses and the looming March journey to Charleston.
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Pirate
Carmen Stauffer
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