2day in Sports History highlights some record runs
The 1976 NBA record 29 assists by Kevin Porter for the New Jersey Nets in a 126 112 win over the Houston Rockets. The 1980 U S hockey team won the Winter Olympics gold with a 4 2 victory over Finland in Lake Placid New York.
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Woods survives to reach Match Play, advances in tone
Tiger Woods fought off a late challenge in the Match Play Championship to beat Robert Allenby by one stroke, securing a 7-foot birdie on the 18th as he progresses toward the $1.3 million prize. The round featured dramatic rallies and multiple notable results across tours.
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Watson Returns to Sonics in Nine-Player Trade
Earl Watson rejoined the Seattle SuperSonics as part of a four team nine player deal on Thursday. Seattle sent Reggie Evans to Denver and Vitaly Potapenko to Portland, receiving Watson Bryan Russell and a Nuggets second round pick. Portland traded Ruben Patterson and Charles Smith to Denver and got Voshen Lenard and Brian Skinner from Sacramento. Portland then sent Potapenko to the Kings with Sergei Monia.
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Missouri inquiry follows booster demand over gym name
An independent probe into Quin Snyder’s resignation at Missouri came as booster Doug Albrecht urged the university to rename the Albrecht Family Practice Facility at Mizzou Arena or deepen the inquiry. Snyder left the Tigers with six games remaining after a tense season and a February confrontation, later signing a $574,000 settlement.
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Rivalry Between Hedrick and Davis Reignites in Speedskating
In the Fort Worth Star-Telegram David Thomas reflects on a bitter U S speedskating rivalry between Chad Hedrick and Shani Davis. He contrasts today’s teammate competition with the intense rivalries of old, noting how national pride frames their clashes and adds pressure for medals.
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MacDougal back closing for Royals
SurPRISE, Ariz AP Mike MacDougal preserved a 2 1 win over Oakland by retiring the last four batters including two strikeouts a grounder outs He snapped a 19 game Royals losing streak the longest in franchise history and two from the AL record MacDougal called it his biggest save and discussed his role and past season struggles with manager Buddy Bell Burgos Ambiorix referenced as hard throwing in Royals bullpen noted as possible rival in velocity and praised for cannon-like effort He recalled an All Star 27 saves rookie season and spring training injuries that altered his trajectory
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Dodgers Gagne returns to mound in spring training
Dodgers closer Eric Gagne threw to live hitters in his first session since elbow surgery last June. He reported good velocity and command on his fastball and changeup, while noting no curveball was thrown. Gagne aims for opening day but has no timetable.
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