Notable Sports Milestones and Heisman Winners Across Decades
1984 Eric Dickerson of the Rams rushes for 215 yards and two TDs against the Oilers, breaking OJ Simpson's single season rushing mark. 1995 Eddie George leads with 24 TDs and OSU rushing record 1,526 yards as Heisman winner over Frazier and Wuerffel. 2001 Bode Miller wins a World Cup giant slalom, first American since 1983. 2006 Ohio State QB Troy Smith captures Heisman with 801 first place votes and 1662 points, well ahead of runner-up Darren McFadden.
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Raptors star Hedo Turkoglu in spotlight chatter
Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons weighs in on Hedo Turkoglu's season and his impact with the Toronto Raptors, exploring expectations and public perception as the team searches for consistency.
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Yanks reach deal for Granderson in three team trade
In Indianapolis, the Yankees agreed to a three team seven player swap to acquire Curtis Granderson from Detroit. Ian Kennedy heads to Arizona, Phil Coke and Austin Jackson to Detroit, Edwin Jackson to Arizona, and Max Scherzer plus Daniel Schlereth to the Tigers as part of the deal.
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ESPN baseball stalwart Peter Gammons departs after winter meetings
Peter Gammons is leaving ESPN after the winter meetings. He joined ESPN in 1989 and has been an integral part of its baseball coverage. Gammons wrote for the Boston Globe beginning in 1969 and also worked for Sports Illustrated during 1976-78 and 1986-90.
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Burress seeks furlough to work release in prison
NFL star Plaxico Burress filed for work furlough in Kansas City seeking home time, while prosecutors indicate they may block the bid due to insufficient time served. The report also notes Chiefs may blackout a home game if ticket sales fail, portending a 155 game sellout streak.
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Mariners Sign Chone Figgins To Four Year Deal
Indianapolis report confirms Chone Figgins agreed to a $36 million four year contract with the Seattle Mariners. The deal includes a vesting option for 2014 that could push the value to $45 million over five years and ties him to the Mariners beyond the initial term.
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Smart wins Broyles Award as top assistant coach
Kirby Smart of Alabama received the Broyles Award for top assistant coach, as his Crimson Tide prepare to face No. 2 Texas for the BCS championship next month. Separately in Florida, Tiger Woods' mother-in-law Barbra Holmberg was hospitalized after a 911 call from Woods' home, then released about 11 hours later after stomach pains.
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Bernie Miklasz argues sports fans mythologize stars and judge athletes beyond their on-course success. He notes Woods’ talent, measured persona, and the role of public forgiveness, suggesting future narrative will hinge on golf results more than personal missteps.
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