2day in Sports History
On this date Gordie Howe scored his 800th NHL goal as Hartford beat St Louis 3 0. Ray Bourque notched 4 goals and 2 assists for 1 000 career points in Boston 5 5 tie with Washington. Dallas Mavericks set team records for 3 pointers in a game and half. Sparky Anderson elected to Hall of Fame. Tiger Woods won Match Play Championship for the second year in a row.
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Veterans Committee
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Local Kansas sports editors and web contacts listed
The Kansas publication credits Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore and Ryan Wood as sports editors and reporters. It notes web contacts at Ijworld com and links to www ljworld com for KU basketball and KU football coverage.
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FBI probes Clemens testimony focus on potential perjury
The FBI opened an inquiry into whether Roger Clemens lied to Congress about using performance enhancers after he and former trainer Brian McNamee accused each other of false statements. The investigation, reviewed by the Washington field office, follows a February 13 hearing and could lead to perjury or obstruction charges, while McNamee faces no concurrent probe.
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Pettitte
Clippers Release Cassell Clears Way for New Team
Los Angeles waived injury prone Sam Cassell after he missed four straight games with a sprained right wrist. The 38 year old guard averaged 12.8 points 4.7 assists 2.8 rebounds in 38 games as the Clippers ponder a move that could bring Cassell to the Celtics.
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Shaquille ONeal Debuts for Suns in Lakers Return
Comedian Jay Leno notes Shaquille ONeal’s Suns debut against his former team the Lakers with the remark that Bryant did not pass him the ball. The line captures the veteran center facing an old foe in a fresh uniform.
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Baseball Calendar With 2008-09 Key Dates
A compact list of MLB contract and roster milestones: 11 teams renew unsigned players by March 2, waivers and termination pay rules by March 12, Opening Day in Tokyo on March 25, roster downs to 25 by March 30, amateur draft June 5-6, All-Star in New York July 15, Hall of Fame in Cooperstown July 27, last trading day with waivers July 31, roster expansion to 40 on Sept 1, free agent filing window after World Series, and winter meetings December 8-11 with 2009 contract offers due December 12.
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Whom to call sports and field conditions listings
Contact numbers are provided for J W sports KU ticket office KC Chiefs Wizards Royals Kansas Speedway and T Bones plus City Parks and Recreation for field conditions and rescheduling. Use listed 800 or area codes to reach each organization and follow entry 1123 to 1125 for field status updates.
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Reporting Scores Encouraged by Coaches and Fans
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or fax to 843-4512, and to email the sports desk at ljworld. com with score updates. The notice invites timely submissions from teams and schools for local coverage.
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Clemens and Bonds Fuel Steroid Questions in Baseball
The Miami Herald frames Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds amid government probes into steroid use, outlining perjury charges and the broader purge of the sport. It notes Pettitte’s truth telling as contrast, the Mitchell Report’s reach, and a potential shift in Hall of Fame standards amid scandal.
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