2day in Sports History Highlights NBA and Olympic Wins
Key events include Kevin Porter’s 29 assists for the New Jersey Nets in a 126-112 win over Houston in 1978. The 1980 U S hockey team captures gold with a 4-2 victory over Finland in Lake Placid. 1994 Lipscomb’s John Pierce becomes college basketball’s career scoring leader with 33 points in a 119-102 win over Cumberland, surpassing Phil Hutcheson’s 4,106.
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Whom to Call for Field Conditions and Tickets
See Field Conditions to transfer or contact the Parks and Recreation ticket office. Listings include HY Pars recreation, Royals tickets, Kansas Speedway and T-Bones. Youth and adult field condition lines provide contact numbers 920 9300 and 328 7223, with additional numbers for 1123, 1124, and 1123 adult rescheduling.
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Woods' streak ends at 7 at Match Play
Tiger Woods saw his seven game win streak end at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana Arizona. He missed a 4 foot birdie putt that would have closed his third round match against Nick O’Hern and then lost in 20 holes as the Australian parred a 12 foot putt to advance. O’Hern defeated Woods twice in professional match play, ending Woods’ run. Byron Nelson’s 11 straight tour victories remain untouched.
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Dillon to request release from Patriots
Boston star Corey Dillon, 14th on the NFL career rushing list, is expected to play for another team next season. His agent said Dillon will ask the Patriots for his release, with a likely decision by March 2.
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Pippen Says Fans Prefer Him Over Jordan For Team Fit
Scottie Pippen claims discussions among fans GMs and coaches show a preference for him over Michael Jordan in building a basketball team. He notes that fans who understand the game favor his style and contributions.
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Chief Illiniwek ends dance amid mascot controversy
Commentator David Whitley reflects on the Illiniwek mascot controversy, noting Illinois dropped the tradition under NCAA pressure while contrasting with Florida State’s Seminoles. He acknowledges evolving views on cultural sensitivity, offense, and tribal consent, questioning universal acceptance of mascots.
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