2day in Sports History 1987 to 2007 highlights
Highlights from 1987 to 2007 note major MLB and NBA feats. Mike Schmidt hits his 500th homer for the Phillies in 1987 as they beat the Pirates. John Stockton breaks his season assist mark in 1991 during Utah’s win over Seattle. Dennis Scott makes 11 three-pointers in 1996 as Orlando tops Atlanta. Mark Buehrle no-hits Texas in 2007, walking Sammy Sosa once and completing a 6-0 game.
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Stockton
Dennis Scott
Orlando Magic
Atlanta Hawks
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Mark Buehrie
Chicago White Sox
Texas Rangers
Buehrle
Sammy Sosa
Castroneves acquitted on most tax charges in U S case
Brazilian race car driver Helio Castroneves was acquitted on six tax evasion counts with a single conspiracy count hung after a six week trial. His sister Katricia and attorney were acquitted on evasion counts but not conspiracy. The verdict came as Castroneves prepared to race at Long Beach and he thanked supporters outside the Miami courtroom.
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Helio Castroneves
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Katricia Castroneves
Michigan Motorsports
Alan Miller
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Team Penske
Disneyland
Fan in NY Cap Wears It Backward For Directions
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald quips that a young New York sports fan wears a backward NY cap because it lacked directions, a lighthearted aside reflecting fan culture and fashion in sports crowds.
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Greg Cote
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Sports odds and playoff notes from Tribune service
Odds for baseball favorites and underdogs across leagues mix with NBA and NHL playoff notes. Mentions Detroit Boston New York teams, first round and conference series results, and caps indicate home teams for a 2009 Tribune listing.
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Biffle wins Nationwide race at Phoenix for 100th Roush victory
Greg Biffle held off Jason Leffler in a late restart to win Friday night’s Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway. The victory marked owner Jack Roush’s 100th Nationwide Series win.
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Phoenix International Raceway
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Hendrick Motorsports
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Kurt Busch
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Biffle
Jason Leffler
Jack Roush
Dementieva Advances to Family Circle Cup Semifinals
Top seed Elena Dementieva moved into the semifinals after Dominika Cibulkova quit with a leg injury in the second set at Charleston. She will face fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki, who defeated Virginie Razzano 6 2, 6 0.
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Dominika Cibulkova
Dementieva
Caroline Wozniacki
Virginie Razzano
Arkansas forward Michael Washington declares for NBA draft
Fayetteville sources note Arkansas junior forward Michael Washington, 6 foot 9, 239 pounds, has made himself available for the NBA Draft without signing an agent. He averaged 15.5 points per game and led the SEC with 9.8 rebounds per contest this season.
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Australia
Saint Mary's
Patty Mills
United States
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The
Gaels
Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas
Michael Washington
Washington
KU Basketball Writers Share Insights with Fans
Journalists Gary Bedore and Matt Tait discuss Kansas high school and college basketball coverage. The pair field questions via email, offering reflections on team dynamics, schedules, and notable players.
Isiah Thomas hires at FIU sparks controversy
Isiah Thomas and FIU athletic director Pete Garcia shielded the hiring as a big boost amid campus protests and questions about Thomas past controversies. Critics question the optics of a Hall of Fame figure tied to Knicks and Raptors scandals while FIU faces budget pressures and parental concerns about recruits.
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Pete Garcia
Florida International Basketball
Thomas
FIU
Miami- Dade
Garcia
Knicks
Donnie Walsh
Isiah
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