Two-day sports history highlights from 2000 to 2007
Notable moments include 2000 Nebraska's 66-17 Alamo Bowl win over Northwestern setting a bowl scoring record, 2002 TCU football allowing fewest points in an NCAA game with a 76-16 win over Texas Southern, 2007 Drew Brees breaking completions record with 443, Devin Hester tying NFL kickoff return TD mark, and 2007 Andrew Davis becoming the seventh player to return two kickoffs for TDs in Houston’s win over Jacksonville.
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Ochocinco vents on Twitter about Pro Bowl absence
Chad Ochocinco says he and teammates did not make the Pro Bowl but notes the game is irrelevant since it would be played a week before the Super Bowl. He fires up Bengals fans with a playoff mindset and Super Bowl fever.
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Leach seeks court aid to coach Alamo Bowl
Texas Tech coach Mike Leach asks a court for a temporary restraining order to let him coach the January 2 Alamo Bowl amid a university suspension over a player's concussion. The filing notes ongoing investigation and claims of improper handling.
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Wizards locker room weapons probe at Verizon Center
DC police investigate reports of weapons found in a locker room at the Verizon Center where the Wizards play. Gilbert Arenas admitted storing unloaded firearms in a container in his locker and says the NBA is examining the matter. Tillman may miss season finale after rib fractures and a lung contusion from an inadvertent helmet hit during a game against Minnesota.
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Chicago Bulls
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Chicago Bears
Charles Tillman
Detroit
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Minnesota
Visanthe Shiancoe
Mets Reach Preliminary Deal With Bay For 65 Million
The New York Mets reached a preliminary four year deal with free agent slugger Jason Bay for about 65 million. A person familiar with the negotiations says the agreement depends on a physical. Bay, a three time All Star, hit 36 home runs and 119 RBIs last season with Boston.
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Illinois guard Alex Legion transfers to another school
Illinois junior guard Alex Legion is leaving the team and transferring to another school. Sports information spokesman Derrick Burson said Tuesday the transfer is official but did not disclose the destination or any other details.
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Women’s college hoops MU players return from suspensions
In Cocumara Missouri two Missouri women’s basketball players Amanda Hanneman and Jessia Johnson return after an off campus fight with a male cheerleader. They came off the bench in a 71-44 win over North Texas. Coach Cindy Stein emphasized forgiveness and rebuilding trust as the pair resume playing time.
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Jessia Johnson
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Saints DE McCray charged with DWI in New Orleans
New Orleans Saints defensive end Bobby McCray, 28, was arrested early Tuesday and charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses. Police said an officer spotted him speeding around 4:30 a.m. and he was booked into Orleans Parish Prison for DWI, speeding, careless operation of a motor vehicle, and lack of vehicle registration.
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Commentary on empty bowls and push for playoffs
The Oakland Tribune argues that empty seats at major college bowl games expose the weak appeal of the current system. It notes attendance figures for the Poinsettia, New Orleans, and Little Caesars bowls, contrasts with sold out Emerald and Las Vegas bowls, and urges a 16 team playoff to boost revenue and fan interest.
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