2day Sports History highlights and retirements
A compact look at notable sports events from 1979 to 1996. Thurman Munson dies in a plane crash near Ohio while practicing takeoffs. Jackie Joyner sets a 1986 heptathlon world record at the U S Festival in Houston. Vitaly Scherbo earns six golds at the 1992 Olympics. Noureddine Morcell sets a 3000m world record in Monte Carlo in 1994. Joyner Kersee closes her Olympic career with bronze and a long jump of 22 feet 1 1/2 inches.
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Nicklaus and Woods Claim Title as Best Players
Quoted remark contrasts Tiger Woods with Jack Nicklaus asserting both view themselves as the best. The exchange underscores a heated confidence in golfing supremacy and a shared belief in top status within the sport.
Ravens lock Lewis for 7 years in landmark extension
Ravens give All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis a seven year, approximately 50 million contract with a 19 million signing bonus, securing him through 2008 and freeing cap space to pursue Sam Adams as negotiations continue. Lewis praised family support and said he won the deal.
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Niners seek special roster for Japanese player in Osaka game
The San Francisco 49ers arrived in Osaka for the American Bowl and want to keep a Japanese player on the roster for the game against the Washington Redskins. Linebacker Masafumi Kawaguchi impressed coach Steve Mariucci, prompting a request for a roster exemption so he can return to training camp after the game. Meanwhile, Washington landed in Japan with one fewer player than expected as Otis Leverette suffered a ligament injury and will miss about six weeks. Kawaguchi joined camp in Stockton on a 10 day contract, part of the NFL’s gesture for local fans. The Redskins assigned receiver Akihi to Amaya. In other notes, Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney continues acclimating to pro play after college, and Titans tackle Albert Haynesworth sprained his right ankle, possibly missing a month of camp. Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman, out with an ankle sprain, may return to practice soon.
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Favorite NFL Preseason at Osaka and Canton Highlights
NFL preseason items from Osaka and Canton showcase the Giants and 49ers as favorites or underdogs in early exhibition play. The report references a Hall of Fame Game in Canton Ohio and notes American Bowl action with baseball context mixed in.
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