Howe returns to pro hockey with Houston Aeros in 1974
NHL scoring king Gordie Howe ends retirement and signs a 1 million dollar four year contract to play for the WHA Houston Aeros alongside his two sons Mark and Marty. The move shocks fans and reshapes early WHA history.
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Baseball season opens with springlike bat ping
Quoted remark from Greg Cote of the Miami Herald notes the 66 college baseball season starting this week, calling it the traditional sound of spring as teams take the field and fans anticipate opening games.
Chiefs franchise tag Jared Allen after sack leader season
Kansas City Chiefs franchise tagged defensive end Jared Allen who led the NFL in sacks last season despite missing two games. The move keeps Allen at almost $9 million next season under the CBA. If another team signs him, KC would receive two first round picks. Allen expressed desire to stay in Kansas City amid a 4-12 season. The 49ers cut veteran Derek Smith, replaced by rookie Willis, saving cap space.
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Texans returner Jerome Mathis arrested in Houston
Houston area deputies arrested Texans returner Jerome Mathis after a 911 call at his Manuel home. Erica Smith, six months pregnant, alleges he pushed her onto a bed and began choking her. She refused medical aid.
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Merger Talks Heat Up In Open Wheel Auto Racing
In Indianapolis, Champ Car World Series spokesman David Higdon said talks on unifying America's open-wheel series are progressing and heating up as both sides report forward movement on the potential merger.
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Moya ousted in Argentina at Copa Telmex
In Buenos Aires Argentina three time winner Carlos Moyza and defending championJuan Monaco were eliminated in the first round. Moya lost 6 2 6 4 to Jose Acasuso, while Monaco fell to Agustin Calleri 6 4 2 6 6 3.
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Commentator rules out Self to OSU in near term
The Oklahoma Sooners era analysis argues Kansas coach Bill Self will not leave Kansas for Oklahoma State. The piece notes Self’s stability at KU, his final four prospects, and that money from Boone Pickens likely cannot tempt him now. A long term OSU reunion is deemed unlikely.
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