First Black NBA Draft Pick in Celtics Era
Highlights from 1950 Charles Cooper from Duquesne becomes the first Black player drafted into the NBA by the Boston Celtics. 1993 Michael Williams nets NBA single game free throw record 84, Timberwolves defeat Jazz 113-111. 1995 MLB ends strike as Dodgers edge Marlins 8-7. 2006 Ricky Williams suspended season for substance abuse.
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Brackins to return as ISU fans hopeful for turnaround
Iowa State forward Craig Brackins announced he will return for his junior season, keeping the 6-foot-10 Palmdale, California native at Ames. After three straight losing seasons and defections, Brackins’ decision boosts McDermott’s chances to reach .500 and chase a postseason bid in 2009-10. Brackins averaged 20.2 points and 9.5 rebounds overall as a sophomore and 21.8 points 10.3 rebounds in Big 12 play.
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Pitino extortion case leads news from Louisville
An equipment manager’s estranged wife, Karen Sypher, is charged in federal court with trying to extort Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino and lying to the FBI. She appeared in court, released on her own recognizance, amid a list of demands including a house, cars, money, and tuition. The demands reportedly escalated to $10 million before shifting.
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Lehman, Langer lead Legends of Golf with 61 in debut
Savannah Georgia Tom Lehman in his Champions Tour debut teams with Bernhard Langer to share the first round lead at 11 under in the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. Fuzzy Zoeller and John Jacobs also card a 61 in the better-ball format.
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NFL to consider 17 or 18 game season with Super Bowl February
Commissioner Roger Goodell envisions a February Super Bowl if the league adds one or two regular season games. Owners may receive a proposal next month to drop two preseason games and add to the regular slate.
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Stafford eyeing Detroit move could fit Lions needs
Greg Cote notes in the Miami Herald that Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has said he would love to play for and live in Detroit, and the Lions believe he is intelligent enough for the job.
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Sports playoff odds and series summaries across leagues
Tribune Media Services reports on 2009 playoff line moves across MLB NBA and NHL with team matchups and series scores. Highlights include Denver leading 2-0 Dallas 2-1 and San Antonio-Oakland tied 1-1 in NBA, Pittsburgh leading 3-2 in NHL and Philadelphia tied 2-2.
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Kansas prep star earns Gatorade award
Kansas high school athlete Tom Keegan notes on Andrew Hartsock and Matt Tait covering Iowa City. The item highlights a standout student athlete receiving a national Gatorade award, with editors cited for coverage in the Lawrence Journal-World.
Field Conditions Update for City Parks and Rec
City Parks and Recreation announces field condition updates. Call 832-7999 and enter 1123 for adult field conditions or 1124 for adult rescheduling or 1125 for youth field conditions.
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Falcons land Gonzalez in bold NFL draft move
Atlanta GM Thomas Dimitroff starred as the Falcons traded a 2010 second round pick to Kansas City for Tony Gonzalez. The move shores up the offense by pairing Matt Ryan with a veteran tight end while leaving room to target a lineman or defender with the 24th pick. Gonzalez, a 10 time Pro Bowl selection, brings career yardage, catches and touchdowns and locker room leadership.
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