2day in Sports History Highlights NBA Milestones
Snapshot of key moments across years including Boston Celtics 95 53 win over Los Angeles Lakers in 1966 Game 7 sealing eight straight titles with Red Auerbach retiring and Bill Russell becoming first black head coach of a major U S team. 1987 NBA expansion picks Charlotte Miami Minneapolis and Orlando. 1989 Bach pays 32 5 million entry fee. 1990 Boston sets single game playoff records in 157128 rout of New York. 1995 Michael Jordan scores 48 in playoff return as Bulls top Hornets 108 100. 1995 Magic crush Celtics 124 77 in playoff opener.
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Billups praises Wallace after technical fuels 76ers win
Chauncey Billups notes Rasheed Wallace thrives on energy after earning a third quarter technical. Wallace scored 11 points following the call as Detroit beat Philadelphia in Game 2.
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Colangelo takes helm of U S Olympic basketball program
Jerry Colangelo was given total control of the U S men's Olympic basketball program and plans sweeping changes. He will name players and coaches, seek two year commitments, and aim for stronger teams for 2006 worlds and 2008 Olympics.
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Golf Long Course to Test Pros at Avonpage
Avonpage Louisiana pro Joe Ogilvie, runner up to Vijay Singh last year, praises the new TPC course replacing English Turn for its length. He notes par feels higher here and a 69 or 68 is not near the field. Ogilvie posted 73 in Wednesday pro am while Singh carded 65.
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Tunney Hunsaker dies at 75 in West Virginia boxing figure
Fayetteville veteran boxer Tunney Hunsaker who lost to Muhammad Ali in the former champ's first pro bout has died at 75 after a long Alzheimer’s battle. He passed Monday at an extended care home per Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home.
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Massimino returns to coaching at Northwood Seahawks
West Palm Beach Florida Rollie Massimino reemerges on the Northwood University bench hinting at a 2006 season start. Golf peers Chuck Daly and Bobby Orr attended as students and media watched the former Villanova coach unveil a “Rollie rolls again” jersey. The Seahawks open at home in November 2006 versus Villanova, a nod to his NCAA upset legacy.
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Commentary on Pistons fan coin toss sparks calls for jail
Detroit columnist Drew Sharp condemns a fan who threw a coin at Sixers star Allen Iverson during a Pistons win at the Palace. He argues for stricter enforcement of misdemeanors, potential jail time, and stronger fan accountability to protect players and the arena’s image. The piece notes past incidents and urges fans to police themselves.
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