2day in sports history 1976 to 1999 highlights
The 1976 U S Open barred Renee Richards formerly Richard Raskind after she refused a chromosome qualification test. In 1978 the New York Cosmos defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies 3 1 to win the NASL Championship. 1996 Stefan Edberg upset Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek 6 3 6 3 6 3 in his 54th straight and final Grand Slam event. 1999 Maurice Greene and Inger Miller won the 200 m dashes at the World Championships giving the United States a sweep of the short sprints.
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Vikings star Favre in Arizona jersey mocks NFC champs
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist David Thomas notes that critics will adjust this NFL season as Brett Favre appears in a Minnesota Vikings jersey and pokes fun at the Cardinals calling them the reigning NFC champions while commenting on punt returns.
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Pitino calls sex scandal a lie and pure hell for family
Louisville coach Rick Pitino spoke at a news conference after police released audio and video of Karen Cunagin Sypher, disputing her claims while confirming he admitted a past indiscretion. Prosecutors did not charge him. Sypher faces extortion and FBI lying charges. Pitino criticized media coverage as fabrication and said he expects the truth to emerge.
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Tigers option Galarraga to Toledo as elbow rest begins
The Detroit Tigers optioned right hander Armando Galarraga to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday to give him 10 days to rest his inflamed elbow. Left-hander Nate Robertson will return from injury rehab to take Galarraga's rotation spot, general manager Dave Dombrowski said.
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Pirates place Karstens on 15 day disabled list
Pittsburgh right-hander Jeff Karstens lands on the 15 day DL with a lower back issue flaring up more than two weeks ago. He sits at 3-4 with a 5.03 ERA.
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Jets name Mark Sanchez starter for opener at Houston
Rex Ryan confirmed Sanchez will be the starting quarterback after two impressive pre season appearances. Sanchez, the fifth overall pick from USC, will lead the Jets in their September 13 opener at Houston with next game vs the Giants looming.
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Indiana to Move Home Game to FedExField
Indiana will relocate a home date against Penn State to FedExField in Landover Maryland the Redskins home venue. The Hoosiers receive 3 million dollars for shifting the game on November 20 2010 and hope to recruit the Washington area while seeking an additional home game for 2010.
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NASCAR suspends crew member for substance policy violation
Daytona Beach Fla NASCAR suspended a crew member for Nationwide Series driver Boris Said for violating the substance abuse policy. Mark Norman was banned indefinitely for actions detrimental to stock car racing, the seventh crew member suspended this season under the tougher drug policy.
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NFLs Vick row opens doors for profit over morality
Detroit Free Press columnist argues the NFL markets scandal and lawless imagery via merchandise tied to Michael Vick and others. The piece contends money, not fairness, drives the league, citing twisted product ideas and a culture willing to profit from high‑profile misdeeds while excusing past violence.
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