Boxing and boxing title changes and notable NBA and NHL results
In 1960 Paul Pender defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15 round split decision to claim the world middleweight title. In 1973 George Foreman stops Joe Frazier in Kingston to win the world heavyweight title. In 1983 Houston fails to score in overtime as Portland tops the Rockets 113 96. In 1988 Mike Tyson stops Larry Holmes in the fourth round to retain the heavyweight title. In 1994 Pierre Turgeon has four assists as the East defeats the West 9 8 in the NHL All Star game. Mike Richter earns MVP with 19 saves.
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Day 64 Die as Young as Possible Quote by Koveleski
Former race driver Oscar Koveleski comments on life citing the idea to live fully. The remark frames a paradox of aging and vitality, suggesting a mindset that aims for meaning rather than mere longevity.
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Oscar Koveleski
Bucks Host Suns In Eastern West Showdown
NBA today features Phoenix visiting Milwaukee as the Suns clash with Stephon Marbury and a 13-2 Bucks at home. Iverson leads scoring at 29.5, followed by Pierce 27, Bryant 26.7, Carter 25.8, and ONeal 25.6. Duncan tops rebounds at 12.9, just ahead of Fortson at 12.8.
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KU Sports Editors Contact Snippet
Email contacts for Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair listed for KU men's basketball and football coverage. Information appears to be a newsroom routing list with aliases and addresses.
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Ijworld.com
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Call numbers and offices listed for Kansas sports and fields
A collage of contact numbers for M W Sports KC ticket office and KC Chiefs Wizards Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway. Field conditions info directs to City Parks and Recreation at 832 7999 with 1123 adult field conditions and 1124 adult rescheduling.
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Mets swing three team trade lands Burnitz amid reshuffled lineup
The Mets acquire Jeremy Burnitz from Milwaukee in an 11 player three team deal sending Glendon Rusch to the Brewers and Todd Zeile to Colorado. New York also adds Jeff D Amico Lou Collier Mark Sweeney and cash from Milwaukee.
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Mo Vaughn
Roger Cedeno
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Lou Collier
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Craig House
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Lenny Harris
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Mike Piazza
Edgardo Alfonzo
Martina Magic: Nelsons face cancer battles in Dallas
Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson took a two game leave to be with his wife Joyce Martina Nelson who underwent surgery for breast cancer. Son Donnie Nelson coached Monday against New Jersey and was set to lead Tuesday in Houston after posting a 13-8 record last season.
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Temple AD O'Brien Resigns After Six Years
Temple athletic director Dave O'Brien announced he will resign Feb. 15 after almost six years in the role. He cited personal responsibilities following his son's 1997 death and the search for a new professional challenge, per university president David Adamany.
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Padres Pitcher Ramsay to Undergo Brain Tumor Surgery
Padres relief pitcher Rob Ramsay is slated for surgery Wednesday to remove a brain tumor found during an MRI earlier this month. The team and Ramsay have not disclosed further details about the procedure or recovery timeline.
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San Diego Padres
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Hingis advances to Australian Open semifinals with Zanetti win
Martina Hingis defeated Adriano Serra Zanetti 6-2 6-3 to reach the Australian Open semifinals. Hingis, seeded third, has yielded only 14 games in five matches and will face the Wimbledon or U.S. Open champion winner in the next round while Sampras suffers a 21-match winless skid after Marat Safin edges him in four sets.
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