Two Day Sports History Highlights
1970 Kansas City defense fuels AFL title win over Oakland Raiders 17-7 with four interceptions and a late surge. 1986 Eric Dickerson sets playoff rushing mark with 248 yards and two TDs as Rams top Cowboys 20-0. 2000 Florida State finishes 12-0 after Sugar Bowl win over Virginia Tech 46-29, first wire-to-wire AP top since 1950. 2006 Texas ends USC’s 34-game win streak 41-38 in Rose Bowl for first national title since 1969.
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Tyson charged in Scottsdale drug case with DUI
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 40, faces two felonies for drug possession and two misdemeanors for DUI after police found cocaine in his back pocket and in a cigarette pack following a Friday Scottsdale stop. Prosecutor seeks prison time, citing his long record and two-decade run-ins with the law.
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Canada tops U.S. juniors in world junior semifinal
Jonathan Toews scored three times in a shootout to lift Canada past the United States 2 1 in the World Junior Championship semifinal. Canada advances to face Russia, which beat Sweden 4 2 to set up a rematch of last year’s final.
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Ponson Signs Minor League Deal With Twins for 3 Million
Sidney Ponson will attempt a comeback with the Minnesota Twins on a minor league contract that could total up to 3 million. The deal includes a 1 million salary if added to the 40-man roster and up to 2 million in performance bonuses, signaling a potential rotation boost for the club.
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Huff Signs $20 Million Orioles Deal as Left Fielder
Aubrey Huff and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $20 million three year contract on Wednesday. Huff, 30, joins as expected starting left fielder with $4 million this year and $8 million in each of the next two seasons. He has a .285 career average with 141 homers and has hit at least 21 homers in each of his last five seasons, averaging 26.
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Duke Lacrosse Case: Two Players Invited Back To Duke
Duke University announced that two lacrosse players, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann, charged in the sexual assault case, were invited to return to campus while awaiting trial and remain eligible to play. They had been barred from classes during the fall semester. a third player, Dave Evans, had graduated in May the day before charges.
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Charlotte Sting folds after failed sale in WNBA history
Charlotte Sting, one of the league’s original eight teams, folded after three weeks since the Bobcats relinquished control. The team, once owned by the Hornets and later by Bob Johnson, could not attract a buyer. Additionally, Houston-Van Chancellor resigned after steering the Comets to the first four championships.
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Major League wurst prompts ballpark sausage memo
Bud Geracie notes a 2day promotion inspired by the Kansas City Royals introduces a new ballpark sausage labeled Major League wurst. The feature signals novelty dining at the venue while tying to baseball culture and local food hype.
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Weekend NFL Playoff Updates and College Bowl Hints
A fragmented sports brief notes playoff favorites and underdog hints across NFL Wildcard games and college bowls. Mentions New England Philadelphia Cincinnati Western Michigan Southern Miss and Ohio State, with venues Rogers Center Toronto GMAC Bowl Ladd Peebles Stadium and Cardinal Stadium Glendale.
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Tom Keegan Sports Editor Email Contact
Contact Tom Keegan sports editor via email at tkeegan@ljworld.com for sports desk inquiries and assignment coordination.
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Commentary on Williams death underscores senseless gun violence
Denver columnist David Ramsey reflects on the killing of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams on Speer Boulevard. He laments a gun culture, recalls Williams by the stadium and hospital, and honors the promise of a young athlete cut down by a pointless shooting. The piece blends personal memory with broader commentary on firearms and society.
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