Joe Louis and Hingis Highlight Notable Historical Sports Moments
1941 Joe Louis retains the heavyweight title by knocking out Red Burman in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden. 1988 Washington Redskins topple Denver Broncos 42-10 in the Super Bowl as Doug Williams throws four TDs for 340 yards and Timmy Smith seizes 204 rushing yards. 1991 Denver guard Michael Adams notches 45 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds for a 123-119 win over New Jersey, shortest NBA player with a triple double. 1996 Martina Hingis, 17, defends a Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, beating Conchita Martinez 6-3 6-3.
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Vince McMahon Promises TV Magic for His XFL
McMahon describes the XFL as a reality show style sports spectacle with dramatic, inebriated fan perspectives in the stands. He envisions cutting to quirky reactions and broad entertainment elements alongside football action to attract viewers and build a broader audience.
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Kansas sports and park contact numbers listed
The notice lists call numbers for KC ticket offices Chiefs Blades Wizards Royals and Kansas Speedway plus field conditions for city parks and recreation N23 adult rescheduling and a web link at ljworld com for updates.
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Browns hire confirms Davis as new coach
Browns introduce Butch Davis as their next head coach after a whirlwind weekend. Davis, 49, a former Miami Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboys assistant, signs a five year deal worth over 15 million dollars. He calls the opportunity a strong challenge for his family and the NFL return.
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South Carolina reports five secondary NCAA violations
Greenville records show five secondary NCAA violations from May to December with adequate responses. An October 11 case involved three athletes receiving excess financial aid deemed minimal and repaid in full, per The Greenville News.
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Sare quits Longhorns women basketball team
University of Texas announces on Tuesday that sophomore shooting guard Alisha Sare has quit the Longhorns women's basketball team in Austin Texas.
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Salt Lake Works on Security for 2002 Olympic Opening
Olympic officials in Salt Lake City prepare security plans for President Bush to attend the opening ceremony. The White House has not confirmed his trip, but the Secret Service and Utah Olympic Public Safety Command are coordinating crowd control traffic and protest measures.
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Knights top Kansas City 106 19 in ABA action at Kemper Arena
Gene Carlisle led San Diego with 26 points as the Knights defeated Kansas City 106 to 19 at Kemper Arena on Tuesday night. Darrin Hancock added 15 and Ryan Robertson 13 for the Knights.
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SEC coaches fear flying after OSU crash
Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson led the reaction as SEC leaders admitted fear of air travel after the Oklahoma State team plane crash. Tubby Smith and Eddie Fogler joined worries and urged safer travel rules. Kentucky charters NBA planes. Georgia and others shuttle by bus or small jets to accommodate FAA guidelines and small-town airports.
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