Bribery scandal hits college hoops and pro gambling links
The recap notes a 2 day sports history sequence detailing Frank Hogan ordering arrests of three City College basketball players and two gamblers over a game fixing scandal. It also covers Dale Earnhardt's Daytona 500 upset in 1990, John Stockton's 10000th assist in 1995, Earnhardt's fatal crash in 2001, and Kobe Bryant's 52 point game in 2003.
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Led by England’s Davis Nissan Open opens on dreary Riviera
A windy rainy Riviera round gave Brian Davis a 6-under 65 to lead the Nissan Open as Luke Donald and Darren Clarke trailed by one. Tiger Woods shot 67 in his home event, criticizing his putting after a rough start and a suspended round due to darkness.
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Moore Sues Bertuzzi Over Slugging Incident
Former NHL enforcer Steve Moore filed a Denver District Court civil suit against Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi. The complaint alleges civil conspiracy, assault, battery, and negligence following the on-ice assault that left Moore injured last season. Bertuzzi pleaded guilty to assault in connection with the incident.
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Canseco twins spark debate on steroids impact
ESPN analyst Bill Simmons questions why Ozzie Canseco is not mentioned, arguing he offers clear proof that steroids boosted Jose Canseco's career. He notes Ozzie had limited major league success in a brief three-year span.
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Weekend Sports Briefs Highlight NBA Underdog and Boxing Matchups
The latest lines show an underdog focus in Sundays NBA point totals with an All-Star vibe. Center position notes cite Pepsi branding in Denver while East region college basketball features Harvard Princeton Cornell in Pennsylvania and Marist. A 12 round middleweight title fight is slated for Staples Center in Los Angeles, featuring Hopkins in a CAPS powered card.
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Baseball Calendar Through Today Salary Arbitration Hearings
Baseball calendar with key dates for 2005 season openings and roster actions. Highlights include Feb 22 voluntary reporting, March 1 mandatory reporting, March 16 last day for 30 day termination pay instead of 45, March 30 waivers with full salary caveat, April 3 Opening Day Boston at New York Yankees with rosters 25, May 23 Hall of Fame game in Cooperstown, July 12 All-Star in Detroit, July 31 Hall of Fame inductions in Cooperstown, Oct 11 League Championship Series, Oct 22 World Series begins.
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Nationals adapt to new home in Washington D C
Washington Nationals players and staff face a learning curve in their new city as they train in Florida and prepare for the move to Washington D C. The piece highlights rookie reliever Joey Eischen, unsure crowd reaction, and the bullpen balance as a key issue for the season.
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