2day in Sports History Upsets and Milestones
1351 Manhattan District Attorney Frank S Hogan orders arrest of three CCNY players and two professional gamblers in a nationwide game fixing scandal. 1990 Dale Earnhardt blows a tire at one mile remaining in the Daytona 500, Derrike Cope secures a historic upset. 1995 Utah guard John Stockton reaches 10,000 assists in a 108 98 win over Boston. 2001 Dale Earnhardt dies on the last lap at Daytona while defending Michael Waltrip.
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Left Coast blogger sees bright side in Rodriguez drug reveal
Janice Hough of LeftCoastSportsBabe.com comments on Alex Rodriguez’s drug revelations, noting that steroids don’t work in October and offering a cautious, hopeful take on the fallout for the sport and fans.
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A-Rod explains drug scheme amid team support
Alex Rodriguez spoke at a Tampa news conference with Derek Jeter and teammates present as he described a two-person, amateur plan involving a cousin who injected him with a Dominican Republic substance from 2001 to 2003. He admitted secrecy and blamed himself, thanking his teammates for support while detailing the now infamous drug episode.
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Brewers invite Gagne to major league camp on minor league deal
Milwaukee signed reliever Eric Gagne to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. He previously agreed to a $10 million, one year deal, started as closer, blew six saves, and ended on the disabled list.
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Royals, Jacobs reach arbitration avoidance agreement
Power hitting first baseman Mike Jacobs agreed to a 3.275 million dollar one year contract with the Kansas City Royals in Surprise Arizona. The deal ends arbitration talks after Jacobs sought 3.8 million while the Royals had offered 2.75 million. Jacobs was acquired last October from the Marlins for Leo Nunez. He is a .262 career hitter with 32 homers and 93 RBIs last season.
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Tejada Offers Quiet Apology at Astros Camp
Amid Rodriguez addressing PED use before national media, Miguel Tejada apologized privately to Astros teammates at spring training. He had pleaded guilty in federal court last week to lying to congressional investigators in 2005.
Leach misses contract deadline as Texas Tech regents plan meeting
Texas Tech coach Mike Leach delays signing a new five year contract. AP confirms he will coach the final two years of his current deal worth 2.65 million next season and 2.35 million in 2010. An annual 2.54 million deal looms, but a 1.5 million firing penalty for seeking another job with no permission remains a sticking point.
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Memo details ViRA drug survey at spring training
The MLB Players Association issues a memo to spring training camps about the 2003 ViRA drug survey. It is signed by executive director Donald Fehr and general counsel Michael Weiner. In Phoenix Andre Ethier reached a $3.1 million one year deal with the Dodgers after an arbitration delay. Ethier hit .305 with 20 home runs and 77 RBIs last season.
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Hushovd Wins Rainy Third Stage Of Tour Of California
Leipheimer clung to the lead after Thor Hushovd won the rain soaked third stage. Lance Armstrong finished with the main group, 30 seconds behind Leipheimer, as Armstrong remained in fourth overall.
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Dubai cites security fears over Israeli player ban
Dubai Tennis Championships officials said security concerns led to barring an Israeli woman from competing, citing fan anger over Israel's Gaza offensive. The denial followed a last minute visa refusal for Shahar Peer, the world No. 48. Rumors swirl as Andy Ram aims to enter the men's rounds next week.
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KU Women Face Colorado in Pink Rally Game
Kansas aims to snap a 13 game road drought and avoid last place as they visit Colorado at the Coors Events Center tonight. The Buffs sit bottom of the Big 12 with bronzed scoring and rebounding woes while KU seeks a pivotal win and supports Think Pink breast cancer awareness with pink trim uniforms.
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