May 2 Sports Milestones From Baseball to Golf
On May 2 across years 1933 1969 1995 2001 and 2005 notable sports events occurred. Lou Gehrig extended his consecutive games streak to 1308 for the New York Yankees breaking Everett Scott’s record. Ray Floyd won the PGA Championship by one stroke over Gary Player. John Roethlisberger claimed the U S National Gymnastics Championships all around title in New Orleans becoming the first in 28 years to win four titles. Shingo Katayama and David Toms shared the PGA Championship second round lead at 9 under par 131 tying a PGA 36 hole record. The NCAA bought the rights to the preseason and postseason National Invitation Tournaments ending a four year legal dispute.
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Baron's Take on Donaghy Scandal Sparks Referee Skepticism
Golden State guard Baron Davis says he will not reexamine NBA officiating despite the Tim Donaghy scandal, joking that when his team loses he already blames the referees. He dismisses broader scrutiny and maintains focus on game performance.
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Giambi escapes punishment in steroids case
Yankees slugger Jason Giambi, praised for charity work and cooperation with baseball's steroids probe, avoids further discipline as commissioner Bud Selig calls the decision appropriate. Giambi expressed relief and planned to move forward with the team while Mitchell led the investigation.
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World Series opener clouded by Japanese player measles
A Little Leaguer from Japan diagnosed with measles, kept in isolation on the Little League complex as officials protect privacy. The World Series begins with Japan facing Curacao in an afternoon game, while medical staff determine contagion status.
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Federer survives scare to reach Western & Southern quarters
In Mason Ohio Roger Federer edged Marcos Baghdatis 7 6 5 7 5 to reach the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters quarterfinals as seed trouble continued. Earlier David Ferrer eliminated defending champion Andy Roddick 7 6 4 6 4. In Toronto Justine Henin topped Shuai Peng 7 5 6 2 to enter Rogers Cup quarters against Nadia Petrova who beat Patty Schnyder 6 4 6 1.
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Puerto Rico winter league cancels upcoming season
The Puerto Rico winter baseball league halted its 70th season due to financial problems, scrapping plans to begin in three months. In unrelated golf news, Mike Reid and Mark McNulty fired 66s to lead The Tradition first round at Crosswater Golf Club in Oregon, with David Edwards one stroke back and stars Watson Crenshaw Summerhayes on 68.
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Indy Racing League extends Iowa Corn Indy 250 through 2009
Des Moines officials announced the Indy Racing League will extend its agreement with the Iowa Corn Indy 250 through 2009 at Iowa Speedway. The inaugural Iowa 250, won by Dario Franchitti, drew a crowd of 35,838 on June 24.
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Donaghy shadow over NBA calls rattles fans and league
The Sacramento Bee analyzes Tim Donaghy's guilty plea for providing inside information to gamblers and the resulting doubt about officiating. Players and fans question integrity as former peers like Bobby and Chris Jackson weigh in on how Donaghy’s actions affect trust in referees, playoffs, and the sport.
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