Hall of Fame voting changes aim to curb popularity
Hall of Fame changes shift election duties from a closed Veterans Committee to a 90 member group, aiming to tighten entry standards. The move, supported by Cooperstown power brokers, seeks to reduce favoritism as 75 percent of 10 year players still vote in, while those below 5 percent drop off.
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Davis seeks comeback after injuries slow Broncos star
Terrell Davis, once MVP front runner, battles hamstring tightness and a degenerating knee after a string of injuries from 1999 to 2000. Once linked to a controversial Atlanta club and dropped by Campbell's Soup, he remains focused on regaining the instinct and form that powered his 1998 2000-yard season and MVP drive.
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Maslowski battles for Chiefs starting linebacker job
River Falls, Wisconsin AP Mike Maslowski a 6 foot 1 inch 243 pound former Arena Football and NFL Europe player aims to win the Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker job starting over Marvcus Patton. Maslowski starred at UW La Crosse helping win a 1996 Division II title and previously played for the San Jose Sabercats and Barcelona Dragons.
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Masters course overhaul at Augusta National adds distance
Augusta National Golf Club reworks the course in the biggest overhaul of its 68 year history. Nine holes altered and about 300 yards added to increase tee precision, with nine holes affected and several bunkers expanded. The 18th hole was extended shifting tee and bunkers, while azaleas remain untouched. Tiger Woods defends a Masters title on a course he may not recognize.
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Szabo weighs 5 000m decision after 1 500m world win
Gabriela Szabo won the 1 500 meters at the world championships and weighed a boycott of the 5 000 meters amid EPO test controversy involving rival Olga Yegorova. Officials conducted further drug testing as several athletes faced possible sanctions. Szabo’s fate remained undecided with the 5 000m round set for Thursday.
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