Notable NBA and Masters moments from 1960s to 1990s
Elgin Baylor scores 61 as Los Angeles tops Boston 126 121 in the 1962 NBA Finals. 1968 Masters winner Bob Goalby after Roberto de Vincenzo penalties for a wrong scorecard. 1991 Ian Woosnam edges Tom Watson at the Masters with a final hole par. 1996 Detroit Red Wings claim most wins in NHL history with 62 after beating Dallas 5 1. 1996 Greg Norman collapses at Masters aiding Nick Faldo to seal his third green jacket and sixth major.
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Greece races against unfinished Olympic venues
Comedian Conan O'Brien notes Greece may not complete key Olympic buildings while joking that this year's triathlon will include running swimming and concrete pouring, reflecting a satirical take on event preparations.
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Mickelson crowns himself again with green jacket
Phil Mickelson returned to his La Jolla roots after winning the Masters with a dramatic 18-foot birdie at Augusta. He spoke at a La Jolla Country Club news conference before a Tonight Show appearance, praising a year that transformed his major status and his outlook for the weeks ahead. Michael Phelps won the 2003 Sullivan Award as top amateur, ahead of LeBron James and Diana Taurasi, with Sarah Hughes lauded as last year’s winner.
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Patriots Bring Back Cornerback Otis Smith After Injury Comeback
The New England Patriots signed veteran cornerback Otis Smith, 38, returning less than a year after a shoulder injury led to his release. Smith played 16 games for the Detroit Lions last season, starting 13, with 59 tackles, an interception, and 1.5 sacks.
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Iverson says he wants to stay with the Sixers
Philadelphia president Billy King said Allen Iverson told him at season-end talks he wants to stay with the Sixers. Iverson emphasized his commitment, noting his history with the team through good and bad and his desire not to play for another club. NBA ratings across TNT ESPN ESPN2 fell or rose modestly while ABC dropped.
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Jacksonville joins ABA expansion as Wave set to debut
Jacksonville, Fla., joined the American Basketball Association on Tuesday the 14th as an expansion city for the three year old league. The Wave is expected to be the team name. Other new members include Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, and Portland among others. Jameer Nelson caps another postseason award as Saint Joseph’s guard is named Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award winner. Connecticut guard Ben Gordon plans a news conference to declare if he will drop out of his senior year to enter the NBA draft.
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Northwestern picks Beth Combs as women's basketball coach
Northwestern hires Colgate's Beth Combs to lead the women's basketball program. A Decatur native and Illinois alumna, she guided Colgate to its first NCAA Tournament berth this season and returns to Illinois after assisting at a high school, Eastern Illinois, and Colgate before taking the head job.
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Rod Dick advances in U.S. Men's Clay Court opener
Top seed Andy Rod-dick saved his best shot-making for last, defeating Kenneth Carlsen 6-1 7-5 in the first round in Oieras Portugal. In Estoril, Romania’s Victor Hanescu beat top seed Rainer Schuettler 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the first round.
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Hasek to Undergo Groin Surgery in Prague
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek will have groin surgery next week in Prague after 14 games this season, marking a return from retirement. The Czech Republic trip follows an injury plagued campaign and hints at a quick recovery plan.
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Colorado Scandal Barnett Faces Blame Over Party
Colorado football coach Gary Barnett told a Board of Regents panel that the party involved ten people, including four athletes, with alleged sexual assaults by players. He defended his program while acknowledging poor decisions and said coaches cannot live the players' lives. He questioned claims of a culture of sex and alcohol used to lure recruits and defended his handling of disciplinary actions.
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