2day in Sports History 1954 and 2004 highlights
Highlights include Otto Graham scoring three touchdowns and three passes as the Browns rout the Lions 56-10 for the NFL title in 1954. Also noted are Peyton Manning breaking Dan Marino’s single season TD record with two late passes in 2004 to beat San Diego 34-31 in overtime, among other items.
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Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Buffalo Bills
San Diego Chargers
Colorado
Patrick Roy
Dallas
Peyton Manning
Dan Marino
Indianapolis
San Diego
DeAngelo Williams
Memphis
Akron
Dick Vitale Lesions Removed From Vocal Cord
Dwight Perry notes in the Seattle Times that surgeons reportedly worked in shifts to remove lesions from Dick Vitale’s left vocal cord. The remark highlights the public figure’s health setback and medical treatment timeline.
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Dwight Perry
The
Seattle Times
Dick Vitale
Security experts warn of college sports vulnerability at USM program
Former FBI counterterrorism agent Jim McGee teaches college managers to tighten security for events amid fears of domestic or international attacks. The Center for Spectator Sports Security Management at Southern Miss, led by Marciani, conducts research and trains personnel nationwide after a $3.5 million Homeland Security grant.
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Miss
Jim McGee
FBI
McGee
University of Southern Mississippi
Center For
Nascar
Bill Flynn
Homeland Security
al- -Qaida
U.S
Bennie Thompson
Dmiss
House Home and Security Committee
Thompson
Southern Miss
Department of Homeland Security
Lou Marciani
Marciani
NCAA
Rogelio V. Solis
Southern Mississippi
Center For Spectator
Hall of Fame trainer Dale Baird dies in Indiana crash
Dale Baird, the winningest Thoroughbred trainer with over 9400 victories, dies at 72 when he loses control of a pickup hauling a livestock trailer on Interstate 70 near Indianapolis. Two teenagers, James Pardo and Jared Graham, also die after a collision with his vehicle amid windy, slick roads. Baird was en route to Martinsville to see family for Christmas, then to a paddock sale in Chicago.
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Ind
Dale Baird
Indianapolis
James Pardo
Centerville
Jared Graham
Hagerstown
Hancock County
Baird
Martinsville
Ill
Diane
Chicago
Marbury’s uncertain Knicks return after father’s death
The New York Post said Stephen Marbury would return for a third time to face the Orlando Magic, after his father’s death, but the New York Daily News later reported he did not travel with the team and may not play. He has missed seven of 11 games since Dec 2.
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New York
Stephen Marbury
New York Knicks
New York Post
Marbury
Orlando
Magic Tonight
New York Daily News
Knicks
Patriots drive for history after demolishing Dolphins
In a locker room tone that prizes perfection, the Patriots dismiss talk of their 15-0 run and historic marks. Players credit Belichick and Brady, warn that even a big win over Miami isn’t enough, and stress finishing games strong while Wes Welker’s early routine illustrates a culture of relentless detail.
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New England Patriots
Patriots
Tedy Bruschi
Bill Belichick
Tom Brady
NFL
Belichick
Brady
Cam Cameron
Cleo Lemon
Cameron
Kyle Eckle
Dolphin
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