Historic NFL AFL title game stars Blanda at Houston Oilers
In 1961 George Blanda threw three TDs kicked a field goal and added extra points to fuel the Houston Oilers to a 24 16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFL championship game.
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Raiders poised after clutch work and tire rotation
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler notes the Oakland Raiders, coming off a 4 12 record in 2007, will be ready with a new clutch, tire rotation and waxed paint, signaling a confident preseason assessment.
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Whom to call sports and ticket offices listing
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Penguins win dramatic outdoor Winter Classic shootout
Sidney Crosby scored the decisive goal in the final round as the Penguins beat the Sabres 2-1 in a snow filled Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The win completed a home and home sweep and extended Pittsburgh’s streak to four straight. Crosby praised the unique atmosphere while Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff called the event a boost for the game.
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Boxer's Brain Death Declared After Seoul Fight
Choi Yoi sam, 33, was declared brain dead after losing consciousness following his WBO intercontinental flyweight bout in Seoul on December 25. He had been in a coma since being knocked down in the 12th round against Indonesian challenger Heri Amol.
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Peterson Out For Steelers Wild Card Game With Broken Hand
Jacksonville middle linebacker Mike Peterson will miss the AFC wild-card playoff at Pittsburgh due to a broken right hand. He dressed for Tuesday’s light practice but coach Jack Del Rio says he will not play. Peterson finished the year with 116 tackles despite sitting out the final six games.
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Gatlin doping ban cut but still bars Beijing Olympics
Sprinter Justin Gatlin had a potential eight year ban reduced to four years by the U S Anti Doping Agency, delaying his return until after May 24 2010 and keeping him from the Beijing Games this August. The decision leaves a possible return for the 2012 London Olympics but not the 2008 trials.
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Odom Suspended One Game After Celtics Loss
Lakers forward Lamar Odom faces a one game suspension without pay for a flagrant foul on Ray Allen in the fourth quarter of a 110-91 defeat to Boston. The incident occurred with 2:56 left, and Odom will miss Friday’s game against Philadelphia.
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UM coach heads to Louisville to join Cardinals
Michigan assistant coach Ron English accepted Louisville's offer to be its defensive coordinator, the same role he held at Michigan. English agreed to a two year contract with Louisville, which finished the season at 6 6 under incoming coach Rich Rodriguez who fired Lloyd Carr’s assistants.
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Commentary on ex players shapes Chicago sports culture
The piece questions how modern pro athletes overlook former stars and the era that built the sport. It cites Scottie Pippen's critique of current Bulls players, contrasts retired greats with active peers, and notes hope from NFL players donating game checks to aid needy former players.
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