Heisman Winners and NFL Records in a Historic Run
A look back at 1952 1958 Heisman winners Billy Wessels and Pete Dawkins. 1993 Houston Rockets start 15 0 tying NBA best, 1948 49 Capitals start. 2002 Tim Brown Jerry Rice pace NFL records in 26 20 win over Jets, Rice 192nd TD catch and 14th 1000 yard season.
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Kerr Reflects on Pistons Pacers Brawl Incident
Former NBA star Steve Kerr, now a TNT analyst, says the 66 daylines quote shows fans could have harmed him and recalls the recent Pistons Pacers in arena brawl affecting NBA atmosphere and safety discussions.
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Unemployed DiNardo Crowton and Cutcliffe shake up college football
Gerry DiNardo Gary Crowton and David Cutcliffe all became unemployed coaches Wednesday boosting Division I A vacancies to 15. DiNardo fired at Indiana after three straight losing seasons Crowton resigned at BYU after a third straight losing campaign and Cutcliffe dismissed at Mississippi following a losing year. Notre Dame fired Tyrone Willingham a day earlier.
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Irish vote to play In bowl with interim coach Baer
Irish players voted Wednesday to play in the Insight Bowl with defensive coordinator Kent Baer as interim coach. Baer, the longest-serving coach under Tyrone Willingham who was fired Tuesday, had been linked to Utah State. The school said the rest of the staff would stay through the bowl game.
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Astros bid for Beltran signals big winter moves
Houston reports the Astros offered Carlos Beltran a six to seven year deal at about 13.5 million annually as top free agents begin to draw bids. The offer trails the 200 million total cited in speculation while suitors watch the early market. New York auditors say the Yankees underreported revenue and overstated deductions, costing the city 3.6 million.
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Angels sign Cuban prospect Kendry Morales to six year deal
The Anaheim Angels agreed with 21 year old Kendry Morales on a six year contract conditional on Treasury approval. Morales, a switch hitting player, can play first base third base and the outfield. Angels scout Eddie Bane has tracked him for about five years.
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Sting win lottery secures top pick in 2005 WNBA draft
Charlotte Sting earned the first overall selection in the 2005 WNBA draft by winning the lottery. They finished 16 18, narrowly missing the playoffs, ahead of five other non playoff teams. Indiana Fever take second, followed by Phoenix Mercury, San Antonio Silver Stars and Houston Comets in order.
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ESU to Receive Record $1.25 Million Gift
Emporia State University will receive a $1.25 million donation from Earl Sauder, a longtime benefactor, marking the largest single gift to the athletic department in school history and the biggest scholarship donation in NCAA Division II sports.
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Notre Dame fires Tyrone Willingham amid high expectations
Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Morrissey reflects on Notre Dame's ouster of Tyrone Willingham, noting the program's enduring hunger for a national title, the changing landscape of college football, and the school's clash with its storied past. The piece discusses race, standards, and the pressure from alumni, schedules, and tradition.
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