Yankees First to Wear Uniform Numbers in 1920
In 1920 the New York Yankees announced they would be the first team to wear uniform numbers by batting order position, marking a landmark in baseball presentation. The move set a standard later adopted across Major League Baseball and professional sports.
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Heat ban on gambling on team flights sparks odds rush
The Heat prohibit card games and all gambling on team flights, prompting quick 18-1 betting odds against the policy succeeding. Greg Cote notes in the Miami Herald.
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Cowboys keep Wade Phillips as coach through 2011
Dallas Cowboys extend head coach Wade Phillips for two more seasons through 2011 after a 34 17 record in three years, with NFC East titles and their first playoff win since 1996. Owner Jerry Jones stresses continuity and a potential Super Bowl bonus, while noting the two year term fits NFL timelines.
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UND Fighting Sioux nickname return to court appeal paused
North Dakota Board of Higher Education voted 5-3 to delay retirement of the Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian head logo while they seek a faster appeal to the state Supreme Court. The board aims to have a decision within 30 days on the appeal progress as it moves toward meeting a November deadline under an NCAA settlement.
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Jets Defensive End Shaun Ellis Returns to Practice Cast
Shaun Ellis of the New York Jets practiced on a limited basis with a broken left hand in a cast. The defensive end, a top pass rusher, was injured early in the victory at San Diego and is expected to play in the AFC championship game.
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Coffey, Brewers avoid arbitration with 2.03M deal
Right-hander Todd Coffey and the Milwaukee Brewers reached a 2,025,002 one-year contract to avoid arbitration. Coffey emerged as a key reliever after being claimed off waivers in September 2008, posting a 4-4 record with a 2.90 ERA in 78 appearances and leading NL relievers with 83 innings pitched last season.
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NASCAR eases rules to boost aggression at Daytona
Concorp North Carolina NASCAR announces looser bump drafting limits and higher horsepower for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. The changes aim to address rising fan sentiment that the sport had grown stale. The largest restrictor plate since 1989 will be used to elevate engine output.
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McGwire fans prove same old baseball mania in St Louis
The piece criticizes Cardinals fans who cheered Mark McGwire during his first public appearance since admitting steroid use. It contrasts reactions to Bonds and Ramirez and argues fans forgive stars for drugs while booing others who speak truth. The writer accuses fans of gullibility and a blind devotion that shields the sport.
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