2day in Sports History Masters and Masters records
Historic sports notes from 1962 1968 1991 1993 1996 and 2002 highlight stellar feats and collapses. Elgin Baylor drops 61 points to lift the Lakers past the Celtics in the 1962 NBA finals, Goalby wins the Masters after de Vincenzo’s erroneous scorecard, Woosnam’s par seals the 1991 Masters, Penguins rally to a 6 6 tie in 1993, Norman’s Masters collapse in 1996 hands Faldo a third green jacket, and Woods secures back to back Masters titles in 2002 with a 1 under 71 victory over Goosen.
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Sanchez drama fuels Bonds Giambi steroid probe response
Comedian Jay Leno questions the attention on Alex Sanchez as MLB states if Barry Bonds or Jason Giambi test positive for steroids, Sanchez could face an additional 10 day suspension. MLB signals seriousness about PED investigations amid Sanchez coverage.
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Jay Leno
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Bohn named Colorado athletic director in Boulder homecoming
Mike Bohn, 44, introduced as CU's new athletic director, taking over after Dick Tharp's resignation amid football program scandals. Former Kansas quarterback and ex-Idaho and San Diego State AD, Bohn vows to polish a "diamond" while interim chancellor DiStefano seeks a five year, 250 thousand dollar annual contract with incentives. Regents to vote April 27-28. football coach Gary Barnett's job deemed secure.
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Heisman Trophy Finds Permanent Home in New Museum
The Heisman Trophy, homeless since the Downtown Athletic Club shuttered after September 11, 2001, will be displayed in a planned National Sports Museum in lower Manhattan. The move anchors a major exhibit space and marks a lasting home for college football’s top honor.
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National Sports Museum
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McCants to enter NBA draft after North Carolina title
North Carolina junior Rashad McCants said he will enter the NBA draft after helping the Tar Heels win a national championship. He plans to hire an agent, ending his college career as a junior, while pursuing his degree and citing Michael Jordan as a model.
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Oklahoma State center Steyn to transfer for more play time
Oklahoma State 7-foot-2 center Frans Steyn will transfer to a Division Two program seeking more court time to showcase potential for a professional basketball career. He appeared in 18 games last season averaging 2.7 points and 6.5 minutes, starting four nonconference games before his minutes dwindled.
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Oklahoma State
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Gators Roberson Walsh Enter NBA Draft
Florida's top scorers Anthony Roberson and Matt Walsh declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday, keeping options open to return for another season. Both noted they would not hire agents, and underclassmen may withdraw from the draft by June 21 to stay in school.
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Matt Walsh
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Wright to enter NBA draft after junior season at Indiana
Indiana guard Bracey Wright said he will forgo his senior year and enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-3 guard led the Big Ten by averaging 18.3 points as Indiana finished 15-14 and missed the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year, placing 15th on Indiana's all-time scoring list.
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Federer extends Monte Carlo win streak to 24
Roger Federer defeated Albert Montanes of Spain 6-3 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters second round, marking his 24th consecutive win. The Swiss star improves to 34-1 this year and hasn’t lost since Marat Safin beat him in the Australian Open semifinals.
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Albert Montanes
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Davenport advances at Family Circle Cup in quick win
In Charleston Lindsay Davenport, the top seed, topped Maria-Eve Pelletier 6-2 6-2 in 55 minutes to reach the third round. Unseeded Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Shuai Peng 6-2 4-6 6-4, while third seed Anastasia Myskina fell to 15-year-old Nicole Vaidisova 6-3 5-7 6-4.
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Lindsay Davenport
Maria-Eve Pelletier
Justine Henin-Hardenne
Shuai Peng
China
Anastasia Myskina
Nicole Vaidisova
Hard-hitting sport a risky profession commentary
In a Dallas Morning News piece, Kevin B. Blackistone debates NFL holdouts and uses Al Lucas’s death in Arena Football to argue players deserve top pay. He notes Lucas died at 26 after a collision, discusses risks of football, and compares compensation to other risks and jobs.
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