Sports Milestones From 1922 to 1993
Key dates in sports history include Charlie Robertson pitching a perfect game for the White Sox against Detroit in 1922. Willie Mays belts four homers as the Giants topple the Braves 14-4 in 1961. The 1971 Bucks sweep the Bullets to join a rare NBA title-clinching four-game run. Muhammad Ali defeats Jimmy Young in 1976 to retain the heavyweight crown. Monica Seles is stabbed during a 1993 Hamburg event, ending her season.
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Chariie Robertson
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
Braves
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Baltimore Bullets
Muhammad Ali
Jimmy Young
Landover
Mdt
Monica Seles
Hamburg
Germany
Guenter Parche
Seles
Quoted Carlin on synchronized swimmer tragedy
Comedian George Carlin quips about a two day stare at a synchronized swimmer drowning and questions if the rest also drown. The remark uses dark humor to comment on media sensationalism and audience desensitization.
Underdog wins and standings in 2001 MLB NBA NHL playoffs
National League highlights Houston and New York clubs among favorites while underdogs challenge across MLB NBA and NHL playoffs. San Antonio and Milwaukee lead series 2-1, Pittsburgh 2-0, New York and Toronto hold narrow advantages as teams fight through best of five and seven game rounds.
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Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Orlando
Utah
Dallas
St. Louis
New Jersey
Toronto
UEFA
Philadelphia
Boston
Seattle
New York
Sacramento
Phoenix
Leeds United
Valencia CF
Favothe Mse
Sspereeaneel Nasog
San Antone Serererese
Apuatssiaorate
Milwaukee Orlando Utah
New York Sacramento
Phoenix Sacramento
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Tribune Media Services, Inc
KU sports editors listed for email contact
Contact details provided for Kansas athletics coverage with editors Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair at I journal World. Includes KU men's basketball prep coordination and KU football coverage.
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Gary Bedore
Steve Rottinghaus
Gbedore
Jworld.com
Kansas event lines list stadium and field numbers
Whom to call lines show KC Wizards Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway, with field condition contacts for City Parks and Recreation and adult rescheduling numbers. Web link to ljworld.com provided for more details.
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KC Wizards
Royals Tickets
Growals Kansas Speedway
City Parks and Recreation
Jagr rests as Penguins eye Game 3 in Buffalo
Pittsburgh star Jaromir Jagr skips tonight’s playoff tilt with Buffalo amid vague injuries a bruised muscle and possible groin and shoulder issues. He skated alone 45 minutes after missing Saturday’s 3-1 win, citing risk of delaying full recovery and blocking a potential return even at partial strength.
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Pittspurch
Jaromir Jagr
Buffalo
Penguins
Pittsburgh
Jagr
NHL
New Jersey
Ravens minicamp introduces Grbac to new teammates
Elvis Grbac and Leon Searcy joined the Baltimore Ravens at weekend minicamp. Coach Brian Billick observed improved fitness and focus as the revamped 2001 squad began to gel. Grbac praised the locker room culture with players introducing themselves and teammates guiding him around.
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Owinés Mills
Baltimore Ravens
Elvis Grbac
Leon Searcy
Brian Billick
Billick
Grbac
Ravens
Shaq concedes league MVP to Iverson in 2000-01 season
Shaquille O Neal, defending MVP, says Iverson should win for consistency as Philadelphia tops the East. Lakers coach Phil Jackson adds Iverson earned the better year, while Boston faces criticism after missing the playoffs despite Pierce and a shaky Celtics roster.
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Los Angeles
Lakers
Shaquille O’neal
O'Neal
Philadelphia
Allen Iverson
O’neal
Iverson
Philadelphia 76Ers
Phil Jackson
Rick Fox
Celtics
Chris Wallace
Wallace
Paul Pierce
Kenny Anderson
Tony Battie
Walter McCarty
Mark Blount
Vitaly Potapenko
Antoine Walker
Boston
Warriors
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Marysville
Maskeli. University
Comedian George Carlin
Sports
Stone Underdog
Houston
NY Mets
Jampa Bay
Kansas City
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Ny Yankees
Pen News
Chuck Woodling
Ewoodling
Ijworld
Andrew Hartsock
Ahartsock
Ijworld.com
Robert Sinclair
Sinclair
Iworld.com
Ljworld.com
Ferrero
Barcelona
Spain
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Carlos Moya
Roddick
Malisse
Dututh
Andy Roddick
Xavier Malisse
Belgium
Michael Chang
Loudon
Italy
Argentina
Australia
Slovakia
Croatia
Japan
Hungary
Austria
France
Russia
Switzerland
Czech Republic
United States
Rey
Madrid
Maprio
Jose Ramon Rey
Mariela Gonzalez
Cuba
Meeker
Louisville, Ky
Bruns Meeker
Churchill Downs Inc
Thomas Meeker
Memphis, Tenn
Cordova
Tenn
Memphis
New Orleans
Army Air Force
Valentine
Johnny Valentine
Fort Worth
River Oaks
U.S
China
Osaka
Sweden
North Korea
South Korea
Clemson
Travelers Best
S.C
Jonathan Byrd
South Africa
Brenden Pappas
Byrd
Matt Peterson
Sonny Skinner
Miami Dolphins
Lamar Smith
Dolphins
Davie
Rio
Smith
Matt Steinmetz
Contra Costa
Boston Celtics
Jim O’brien
Rick Pitino
O'Brien
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