Two Days In Sports History Highlights
1970 the AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23 to 7 behind Len Dawson and Jan Stenerud. 1973 the American League adopts the designated hitter rule. 1981 Jim Plunkett throws for 261 yards and two TDs as the Oakland Raiders top the Chargers 34-27 marking the first AFC wild card to reach the Super Bowl. 1984 Nuggets top Spurs 163-155 in regulation in a high scoring NBA game. 1987 John Elway leads Denver to 23-20 OT win vs Browns advancing in AFC title race with a 98-yard drive capped by a 5-yard TD to Mark Jackson.
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Favre hints at return but not decision yet
Packers coach Mike McCarthy downplays Favre’s remarks about possibly playing another season. Favre told Biloxi Sun Herald he would like to continue longer, while McCarthy says no conversation has occurred and focus remains on Seattle.
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Chargers test Gates in divisional round with toe injury
San Diego Chargers star tight end Antonio Gates faced a gametime decision for Sunday as he treated a dislocated left big toe with two days left. Gates indicated the final choice would be made Sunday morning before the playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Ovechkin Signs 124 Million Contract Extension
Washington Capitals star Alexander the Great inked a 124 million dollar 13 year contract extension. The 22 year old Russian phenom has been a nonstop goal scorer since joining the NHL in 2005 marking the first 100 million deal in league history.
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Bowman the Showman Former U.S. skater dies at 40
Christopher Bowman, former U S men’s figure skating champion known as Bowman the Showman for his flair on ice, was found dead in a Los Angeles area motel. He 40. Born in Hollywood and longtime Detroit area resident since 1995, Bowman won U S titles in 1989 and 1992.
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Knight uses grandson as prop in postgame scene
Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight lifted his 21 month old grandson Will during a postgame news conference and used the moment as part of his closing remarks. The display drew attention as he spoke about being a good coach and answering questions.
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Divisional Playoff News From The Contenders
Fragmentary OCR notes reference favorite status and playoffs but readable facts are sparse. Mentions teams or figures are unclear and no concrete matchups dates or outcomes can be confirmed from the text.
Hall of Fame standards spark debate over greats missing
The Chicago Tribune questions Hall of Fame criteria as legends like Pete Rose Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens loom large in debate. Harold Baines falls short with 28 votes while other stars face exclusion, provoking arguments about hits rankings and who qualifies. The piece critiques the system and its memorial power.
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