Notable Olympic and NBA Milestones in Sports History
Highlights include 1962 Jim Beatty breaking the indoor four minute mile with 3 58 9 in Los Angeles. 1969 Pete Maravich scores 66 as LSU loses 110 94 to Tulane. 1989 Hall of Fame votes for KC Jones and Lenny Wilkens plus Pop Gates. 1992 Bonnie Blair defends Olympic gold in 500m speed skating and repeats as a gold medalist. 1998 Picabo Street wins alpine gold by 0 01 seconds after a midrace error.
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Phanatic Mascot Head Stolen at Charity Event
Philadelphia general manager Ed Wade commented after the Phillie Phanatic mascot head was stolen during a charity event raising funds for a local cause. The incident prompted police an investigation and calls for heightened security at fan gatherings.
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Fitzgerald leaves Pitt for NFL draft after two college seasons
Pitt receiver Larry Fitzgerald announced he will forgo his remaining college eligibility to enter the NFL draft. The Heisman runner-up, 20, set NCAA marks including 18 straight games with a touchdown and 1,672 receiving yards as a sophomore.
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NHL Panthers to play in Kansas City preseason game announced
A local group aiming to bring an NHL team to Kansas City announced that the Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators will meet in a September preseason game at Kemper Arena. The start time for the September 26 game will be set after the Chiefs announce their home game kickoff time that day.
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U S Men Face Crucial Win In Mexico City Match
In Guadalajara Mexico the United States must win tonight to avoid losing the men s soccer team for the Athens Olympics The crowd is expected to be strongly anti American as the Americans chase a sixth straight Olympic berth
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Texas Reclaims No 1 in AP Women’s Basketball Poll
Texas rises to the top of the AP women's basketball poll marking its 46th leadership appearance and first since December 28, 1987 after Tennessee fell to Connecticut and Duke dropped to Florida State. The page 7C poll summary outlines the movement and context.
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Cubs lobby for more Wrigley night games under plan
Chicago officials expected to approve a phased expansion to 28 30 home night games through 2006 with a $1 million neighborhood fund and parking limits, while landmark status for Wrigley Field also heads to a vote. Offerman signs with Twins and other MLB moves unfold as Nolan Ryan leaves Rangers. Drew Henson clears waivers as NFL rights move toward Houston Texans workouts.
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