Two Day Sports History Highlights From 1941 1950 1991 1998
1941 Joe Louis retains the world heavyweight title by KOing Red Burman in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden. 1950 Pirates sign high school pitcher Paul Pettit for a record 100000, purchasing his contract from a film producer. 1991 Denver Nuggets guard Michael Adams posts 45 points 12 assists and 11 rebounds in a 123 119 win over New Jersey to become the shortest NBA player with a triple double. 1998 Martina Hingis age 17 defends a Grand Slam title with a 6 3 6 3 Australian Open win over Conchita Martinez.
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Quoted Cote predicts high Super Bowl pizza intake
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald notes Papa John’s estimates 350 slices of pizza per second will be eaten during the Super Bowl in a quips filled aside.
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Goodell Denies Union Profit Claims in NFL Talks
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell challenged a union study claiming high profits and a strong revenue sharing system. He labeled figures on franchise values and profits as inaccurate while signaling a push toward a new CBA before 2010.
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Stenson Takes Early Dubai Desert Classic Lead In Fog Delay
Henrik Stenson of Sweden shot seven under par 65 to grab the clubhouse lead in the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic amid a fog delay. The report also covers Nadal edging Verdasco to reach the Australian Open final and other sports news from MLB and golf.
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Tagliabue Hall of Fame bid faces tough turnout
In a Tampa weekend Hall of Fame ballot, Paul Tagliabue vies for induction with 17 finalists as voters weigh his on and off field impact. Supporters praise his leadership and league growth while critics call him a tough, media wary figure amid questions of competitiveness.
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