Cats sign Hunter to Yankees deal in historic free agency
Chronicle of sports milestones notes Catfish Hunter becoming baseballs first free agent by signing with the New York Yankees. It also recalls 1988 fog at Soldier Field during the Bears Eagles NFC semifinal, a 31 30 Sun Bowl win by Rhys Lloyd led Minnesota to a 10 3 season, and Louisville Boise State Liberty Bowl thriller snapping Boise States 22 game streak in a 44 40 Cardinals victory.
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Sports on TV coaches report scores call numbers
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to contact the sports desk via phone at 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or email ljworld.com for updates and coverage.
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Field Conditions Update From Parks and Recreation
The city parks and recreation department provides current field conditions. Call 832-7999 for adult field status and W23 for youth field status. Visit www.liworld.com for updates and additional details.
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Miller to wear tuque on mask for Winter Classic game
Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller mulls wearing a knitted tuque atop his mask for the Outdoor Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium. He cites warmth and comfort as factors as Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby recalls outdoor play fondly in the same context. The forecast calls for around freezing temperatures, 20 mph winds, and possible snow.
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Levy to step down as Bills general manager
Barraco New York Buffalo Bills general manager Marv Levy is reportedly resigning after his second season. WIVB TV cited unnamed sources that a mutual decision to retire could be announced this week following a 7-9 season ending with a 17-9 loss to Philadelphia. ESPN.com corroborated talks after Levy met with owner Ralph Wilson.
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Peer Triumphs In Australian Hardcourt Debut Win
Israeli Shahar Peer rallied from a 3-6 deficit to beat Julie Ditty of the United States 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 in a first round match at the Australian women’s hardcourt championships in Gold Coast. Nathalie Dechy defeated Yan Zi 6-2, 6-2, while Victoria Azarenka beat Ai Sugiyama 6-2, 6-3 in other opening round matches.
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UCLA Coach Neuheisel Tests the Bruins Post Hire
UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel wastes no time in shaping his staff calling defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker to stay and hinting at reaching out to Norm Chow. The move signals rapid planning for the Bruins following his formal selection.
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Belichick Describes Santa Sports Illustrated Cover
Bill Belichick comments on a photo illustration showing him as Santa Claus on this week’s Sports Illustrated cover. He notes the image is humorous and not the exact picture he imagined, but that it should still sell magazines.
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Favorite and Underdogs in Bowl and Playoff Matchups
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Luck and savvy propel the Patriots to a near perfect season
By Dave Goldberg. The Patriots’ blowout victories sparked debate over greatness, yet injuries and near-misses tempered the claim. The team finished 18-0 in the regular season, joining a rare group while facing tough tests at Dallas, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and a key win over the Giants. Belichick emphasized that perfection hinges on the playoffs, warning the next season starts at 0-0. The narrative credits luck with close calls and strong depth, highlighting players like Seymour and Colvin, and noting noted past greats from the 1980s and 1990s as benchmark context.
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