Masters history milestones from 1961 to 1996 sports notes
Features key moments: Gary Player becomes first foreign Masters winner in 1961 edging Arnold Palmer and Charley Coe by one stroke. 1977 Tom Watson tops Jack Nicklaus by two. 1988 Sandy Lyle birdies 18th for one stroke, first British winner. 1994 Jose Maria Olazabal wins by two, sixth non American win in seven years. 1995 Andre Agassi becomes top ranked, ending Pete Sampras 101-week run. 1996 Norm Duke posts three 300 games in one day.
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Palmer exits Masters after 50th final cut miss
Arnold Palmer, a legendary golfer, exits the Masters after missing the cut in what was billed as his 50th and final appearance. The longtime icon, who helped shape the event, walked off the course amid the crowd’s muted reaction and questions about his legacy.
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Truex sets Nashville speedway record then crashes
Martin Truex tore to a 166.515 mph track record at Nashville but wrecked in practice sliding to the back of the field. He was treated and released, then helped his crew prepare a backup car. Bobby Hamilton Jr. will lead after Truex’s backup car time. The session concluded with Johnny Benson second and defending champ David Green 10th. In another note, Moscow’s Khovrino LL of Russia was barred from the Little League World Series for fielding ineligible players.
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College football coaching moves stir Colorado and rivals
Colorado assistant Boulper reportedly interviewed at Bowling Green while Colorado center David Harrison weighs NBA draft decision. In Illinois, Chris Lowery hired as Southern Illinois coach after Matt Painter left for Purdue, with ties to former staff. Cincinnati trades Deltha O Neal to Denver for first round pick swap. Williams suffers upset loss at Amelia Island amid WTA semifinals.
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Browns Receiver Dennis Northcutt files grievance over free agency
Cleveland Browns receiver Dennis Northcutt has filed a grievance after an agent failed to meet a deadline to void his contract. The dispute centers on Northcutt seeking free agency while Browns executive actions stalled a potential trade and division rival Baltimore remains a factor.
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Keady Not Likely To Retire After Purdue Exit
Purdue coach Gene Keady, 67, says retirement is unlikely next year. He cites NBA interest, possible TV work, and a desire to finish strong with Matt Painter as associate head coach before handing the program to him. He criticizes past results but stresses long-term goals.
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