Lakers 134 Hawks 90 tie NBA win streak record
On this date in 1972 the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 134 to 90, sealing their 33rd straight victory, a new NBA record. Other notes include Bossert NCAA long-range mark, Seaver and Fingers Hall of Fame election, Kobe Bryant three-point spree, and Patriots postseason streak milestone.
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Bobcats Coach Defends Leather Ball Move
Charlotte coach Bernie Bickerstaff says the NBA’s switch back to leather basketballs aims to please players and coaches, insisting the change prioritizes the human side of game preparation over the animal concern implied by the quote.
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Kansas 13 3 Border game win noted after flip
A coin flip preceded the Border game where Kansas secured a 13 3 victory. The report cites one biochemistry major at KU and references page 70 for full answer.
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Broncos pay respects at Williams funeral in Fort Worth
Thousands attend the funeral for Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams at Great Commission Baptist Church after his drive by shooting death on New Year’s Day. Family, friends, and teammates share memories as son DariuS and daughter Jaelyn are noted survivors.
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College kicker Mario Danelo found dead near Point Fermin
The 21-year-old USC standout Mario Danelo was found dead after reportedly falling about 120 feet from a rocky cliff near Point Fermin lighthouse in San Pedro California. USC officials called the loss a tragedy and praised Danelo as a key contributor to the Trojans’ recent success.
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Payton Named AP NFL Coach of the Year in Debut Season
Sean Payton earned 44 AP Coach of the Year votes for his first season with the New Orleans Saints. The team went 10-6, won the NFC South, earned a first round playoff bye, and helped lift the city's spirits after Hurricane Katrina. Eric Mangini, Marty Schottenheimer, and Jeff Fisher received a few votes each.
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Diamondbacks seek Johnson extension to seal five for one deal
New York Yankees star Randy Johnson's agents negotiated with Arizona on a contract extension to enable a four for one trade. The Diamondbacks had a 72 hour window to talk terms with Johnson, closing at 4 p.m. today, after reaching a tentative deal on the trade last Thursday.
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Murcer Returns Home to Oklahoma After Brain Tumor Surgery
Former New York Yankees star Bobby Murcer is back home in Oklahoma recovering after brain tumor surgery last week. He was released from a Houston hospital Sunday and spent New Year's Eve with his family before doctors cleared him to return to Oklahoma.
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Safina Claims Crown In Australian Women's Final
Dinara Safina of Russia defeated Martina Hingis 6-3 3-6 7-5 to win the Australian Women’s Hardcourt final as Hingis double faulted in the last game. In Auckland, Jelena Jankovic won the ASB Tennis Classic by defeating Vera Zvonareva 7-6 (9) 5-7 6-3 in windy conditions.
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Brown returns to 76ers as executive vice president
Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown is rehired by the Philadelphia 76ers as executive vice president, rejoining the front office after leaving coaching. He will assist team president Billy King, work on special projects, and could influence future coaching while the team navigates a tough season.
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