Hall of Fame and sports milestones on this day
This date marks Hall of Fame elections in 1937 with Nap Lajoie Tris Speaker and Cy Young in their second year of voting, 1952 as the PGA allows Black players, 1972 Sandy Koufax youngest Hall of Famer at 36 with Yogi Berra and Early Wynn also elected, 1974 UCLA streak snapped by Notre Dame, 2005 LeBron James triples double at 20 years old in a Cavaliers win over Portland.
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Perez shoots 60 to lead Hope desert round one
Pat Perez fired a 12-under 60 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in La Quinta California setting a pace with 12 birdies and no bogeys on the Arnold Palmer Course. He leads Chad Campbell by three strokes as David Duval, Chip Beck, and Al Geiberger share the 60 history mark.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
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Baldelli May Be Ready For Opening Day With Rays
Baldelli, 24, could return from elbow ligament-replacement surgery in time for the Rays season opener after earlier knee ligament injury in Rhode Island. In Cincinnati, Weathers hurt a finger on his pitching hand but is expected to be ready for spring training, wearing a splint and healing by pitchers and catchers report Feb 16.
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Bailey to retire after Gulfstream ride on Jan 28
New York jockey Jerry Bailey, two time Kentucky Derby winner, will retire after racing four Sun Shine Millions events at Gulfstream Park on January 28, ending a 31 year career in the sport.
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Judge Dismisses Rape Case Involving Tennessee Chattanooga Players
A Hamilton County judge dismissed a gang rape case against six University of Tennessee Chattanooga football players after ruling insufficient evidence to send the charges to a grand jury. The decision followed testimony from the 18 year old alleged victim and others. In a separate note, former Notre Dame and Chicago Bears player Dave Duerson pleaded guilty to domestic battery in South Bend after a hotel room dispute with his wife.
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California Star Rod Benson to Undergo Knee Surgery
California guard Rod Benson, the team's leading scorer and rebounder last season, will miss at least four weeks after knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The procedure is set for Friday.
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Steelers Broncos AFC Title Game TV Shots Highlight Cowher
Greg Cote notes early over under is 41, not points, focusing on TV sideline shots of Bill Cowher's angry jaw during the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Denver Broncos AFC title game.
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NFL Week Line: Favorites and Underdogs Across Conferences
The latest lines show NFL favorites and underdogs for Sunday fixtures. Denver, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Detroit, and Carolina appear with point spreads noted, reflecting NFC and AFC matchups ahead of Super Bowl XL at Ford Field. The report cites seedings and anticipated outcomes, highlighting spread positions and potential parity across divisional games.
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Email addresses for Kansas sports editors listed
The message provides contact emails for Tom Keegan the Sports Editor Gary Bedore and Ryan Wood at the University of Kansas to reach KU men's basketball and football coverage.
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Commentary on shifting college basketball power in midseason
Philadelphia Daily News analyzes how this season defies usual hierarchies with top teams from the Big East and Big Ten, note strong mid-major cases in Missouri Valley, and questions about Texas as a national threat. It highlights Gonzaga and Illinois streaks, and Kentucky's surprising home record downturn.
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