Notable NFL and Horse Racing History Items
In 1972 Joe Namath threw for 403 yards for the Jets in a 24 16 loss to the Raiders. Don Maynard set an NFL career receptions record with seven catches to surpass Raymond Berry. In 1983 John Henry won the Hollywood Turf Cup at Hollywood Park to push career earnings past 4 million dollars. In 1992 Gary Bettman was named NHL commissioner. In 1999 Mount Union saw its 54 game football win streak end with Rowan’s 24 17 overtime upset. In 2005 Ronde Barber became the first NFL cornerback with at least 20 sacks and 20 interceptions in a single season.
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Joe Namath
New York Jets
Don Maynard
Oakland Raiders
Maynard
Raymond Berry
John Henry
Chris McCarron
Hollywood Park
Gary Bettman
NBA
NHL
Rowan
Mount Union
Purple Raiders
Ina Oly
Ronde Barber
NFL
Tampa Bay
Caralina
Girls prep basketball TV schedule update
Time Net Cable airs two games tonight Hickman Mills versus O-South at 4 30 p m and Topeka v Free State at 10 30 p m on Sunflower 6 and Metro 7 channels respectively with delays noted for Topeka Free State matchup.
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Girls Prep
Topeka v. Free State
Sunflower
Hickman Mills
V. O-South
Metro
Seattle
Chicago
WGN
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Edmonton
St. Louis
FSM
UEFA
Marseille
Liverpool
ESPN2
Cincinnati
Xavier
Princeton
Penn State
ESPNU
Vanderbilt
DePaul
Detroit
Houston
ESPN
Utah
Phoenix
Rangers
Lyonnais
NFL
Washington
Miami
San Antonio
L.A. Lakers
TNT
Stanford
USC
Cal
NBA calendar outlines 10 day contracts and key dates
The schedule lists 7 to 10 day contracts potential signing and guarantees for all player contracts through the season. It notes the All-Star game on February 17 in New Orleans, a February 21 trading deadline, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament April 9 to 12 in Portsmouth Virginia, the regular season ending April 16, playoff rosters on April 17, playoffs starting April 19, early entry eligibility on April 27, early entry withdrawal on June 16, and the NBA Draft on June 26 in New York.
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New Orleans
Portsmouth
New York
Reporting scores coach tips call lines for updates
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832 6367 or email sportsdesk at ljworld com or fax to 843 452.
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Ljworld.com
KU Newsroom Email Contacts for Sports Desk
The Kansas City newspaper lists staff emails for sports editors and reporters. Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock serve as lead editors, with Gary Bedore covering KU men’s basketball and Ryan Wood on KU football. High school sports are handled by Matt Talt.
Contact numbers for Kansas teams and parks
Kansas City Chiefs and Wizards contact lines listed along with Royals ticket number. Kansas Speedway and TBones numbers provided. City Parks and Recreation directs to call 832 7999 with codes 1123 through 1125 for field conditions and scheduling. Web address www ljworld com included.
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KC Chiefs
KC Wizards
Royals
Kansas Speedway
City Parks and Recreation
Grievance filed to overturn Guillen suspension
The players union filed a grievance Monday seeking to overturn the 15 day suspension for Kansas City Royals outfielder Jose Guillen for violating baseballs drug program The move aims to resolve the dispute before opening day Arbitrator Shyam Das will decide if Bud Seligs suspension was proper The case could set a precedent for PED discipline without a positive test or criminal charge.
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New York
Players’ Association
Kansas City Royals
Jose Guillen
Guillen
Baltimore
Jay Gibbons
Bud Selig
Gibbons
Shyam Das
Selig
Michael Weiner
Das
San Francisco Chronicle
Major League Baseball
Royals
Seattle Mariners
Nebraska QB faces multiple misdemeanor charges after arrest
Nebraska quarterback Patrick Witt was arrested at a university residence hall after a weekend disturbance. He faces five misdemeanor counts including disturbing the peace trespassing third degree assault by menacing threats and minor in possession of alcohol and possession of a false ID.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Patrick Witt
Breeders Cup Expands to 14 Races, 25.5 Million purse
The Breeders Cup expanded for the second straight year adding three races to the world championships. The two day event grows to 14 races with a total purse of 25.5 million dollars. The next Breeders Cup is set for Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California on October 24 and 25.
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Lexincton
Santa Anita Park
Arcadia
Calif
Mitchell report expected details on drug use in baseball
The report likely names Barry Bonds Mark McGwire and Jason Giambi and links players to drug possession while detailing how owners and Bud Selig may have allowed a culture of performance enhancing drug use. It relies on sources such as Kirk Radomski and Jeff Novitzky and cites cooperation from the Albany district attorney.
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New York
George Mitchell
Players’ Union
Barry Bonds
Mark McGwire
Jason Giambi
Mitchell
Bud Selig
Selig
Fay Vincent
Kirk Radomski
New York Mets
Radomski
IRS
Jeff Novitzky
Jason Grimsley
Novitzky
BALCO
Bonds
Albany District Attorney
Albany DA
Jose Canseco
McGwire
Rafael Palmeiro
Juan Gonzalez
Ivan Rodriguez
Judge rebukes Vick as he faces 23 month prison term
District Judge Henry E. Hudson condemns Michael Vick in court letting readers know the embattled quarterback received a 23 month sentence. The ruling marks a major legal and public relations setback for Vick, drawing nationwide attention from fans, observers, and sports officials.
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Henry E. Hudson
NFL
Michael Vick
College football bowl schedule snapshot and picks
A dense listing of 2005 college football bowl games with venues, dates, and involved teams. It highlights home teams in caps and notes matchups such as Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and Ohio State leading into major bowls, indicating underdogs, favorites, and stadium details across December and January.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Jimbo Fisher
Bobby Bowden
Florida State
T.K. Wetherell
Fisher
Bowden
NFL
Ww Paints
Houston
Denver
Cincinnati
San Francisco
New Orleans
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Cleveland
Green Bay
Pittsburg
NEW Englan
Seattle
Tennessee Indianapolis
San Diego
Dallas
NY Giants
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston College
Michigan
Fresno St
Nashville
Kentucky
Florida
Tempe
Oklahoma St
Indiana
Minnesota
Poinsettia
Qualcomm
Utahnee
Navy
Florida Atlantic
Sis
Memphis
Birmingham
Texas Sens
Arizona State
Jay
Orlando
Bank of America
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Sersmenseny
Connecticut Memorial Stadium
Tampa
Temnesserrs
Carenetrd
Orlass
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Miami
Virginia Techmud
Rogers Centre
Toronto
Canada
Rutgers
Mobile
Tulsa
Bowling Green
LSU Sassissney Senveysare
Ohio State
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Lworld.com
Gary Bedore
Jworld.com
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World
Matt Talt
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Royals OF Wants
Wolf
Randy Wolf
Padres
Gagne
Milwaukee
Eric Gagne
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Boston Red Sox
Oakland Athletics
Raul Padron
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Switzerland
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IOC
PRO Football
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EncLewoop
Cobo
Todd Sauerbrun
Orton
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Chicago Bears
Kyle Orton
Brian Griese
Las Vegas
New England Patriots
Patriots
Foxborough
Mass
Keith Glantz
Glantz
49Ers
Florida St
Louisville
Derrick Caracter
Rick Pitino
Caracter
Cardinals
Dayton
Sydney
Australia
Anthony Mundine
Jose Alberto Clavero
Argentina
World Boxing Association
Purdue
Tous
Missouri
Auburn
Arkansas
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