2day in Sports History Highlights Heisman and Records
Items recap notable sports moments from past years. 1949 Leon Hart of Notre Dame becomes the second lineman to win the Heisman as the Fighting Irish go undefeated in his four-year era. 1973 Jerry West sets an NBA steals mark in a loss to Seattle. 1985 Bo Jackson narrowly beats Chuck Long for Heisman voting. 1991 Al Kitt wins a World Cup downhill in Val DIsere, first American in seven years.
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Mickelson laments off season malaise and motivation
Phil Mickelson acknowledges possible offseason missteps and struggles with form and motivation. The golfer says he is not playing well and finds it hard to stay focused on improving his game.
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Thomas stays with White Sox on one year deal
Frank Thomas agrees to a one year contract with three mutual options to remain with the Chicago White Sox, deferring most of his $10 million salary as the market tightens and luxury tax looms. Team owner Jerry Reinsdorf praises his Hall of Fame caliber career and impact over 13 seasons.
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Santa Clara advances to NCAA women’s soccer final
Veronica Zepeda scored twice as defending champion Santa Clara beat North Carolina 2-1 to reach the NCAA Women’s College Cup final. Santa Clara (20-4-1) meets West Coast Conference foe Portland (19-4-2) in the title game after Portland defeated Penn State 2-0 in the other semifinal.
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Stewart wins Winston Cup money, says racing remains goal
Tony Stewart, 31, receives a total of $9,163,761 at the NASCAR Awards Ceremony. He notes he races for the love of the sport, with career earnings topping $20.9 million after four seasons. Also, Yevgeny Kafelnikov says he will delay retirement decisions after Grand Slam titles.
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Biggest disappointment Kansas in early season woes and Duke loss
Kansas, once a top 15 program, struggles with back to back losses in New York and flat showings in early games. Roy Williams cites high expectations and Aaron Miles faces tough defense as the Jayhawks aim to rebound before key matchups, while Texas basketball also faces pressure as Rick Barnes notes football dominance amid rising hoops expectations.
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