Five notable sports events on 2day in history
In 1934 Carl Hubbell struck out Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Jimmie Foxx Al Simmons and Joe Cronin in succession as the All Star game fell 9 7 to the American League. In 1936 Chuck Klein hit four home runs in a 9 6 10 inning win over the Pirates. In 1951 Randy Turpin beat Sugar Ray Robinson in 15 rounds to claim the world middleweight title. In 1992 Major Soccer League folds after 14 seasons. In 1993 Yobes Ondleks of Kenya ran 26 58 38 in Oslo Bislett Games.
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al Simmons
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Chuck Klein
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Randy Turpin
Sugar Ray Robinson
Dleweight
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Yobes Ondleks
Kenya
Oslo
Norway
Supreme Court affirms right to carry guns praised by sports figures
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi notes the Supreme Court decision affirming gun rights as a major win for Americans, including the NBA, hunters, and SEC football recruits, highlighting broad impact across sports and national life.
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NBA
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Brand signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
Elton Brand agreed to a five year deal with Philadelphia worth 82 million dollars after leaving the Clippers. The veteran forward, a two time All Star, adds 20.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game over nine seasons. He sat out eight games last season with an Achilles injury.
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Commentary on A Rod divorce fuels celebrity sports obsession
The column argues that the Miami divorce filing of Alex Rodriguez’s estranged wife highlights society’s fixation on athletes’ personal lives. It laments how gossip, tabloids, and Web chatter distract from performance and ethics, comparing it to Idiocracy and calling for purer sports discourse.
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