Walcott Wins Title At 37 In Pittsburgh
In 1951 Jersey Joe Walcott becomes the oldest world heavyweight champion by knocking out Ezzard Charles in the seventh round in Pittsburgh. The remarkable feat stands as a landmark in boxing history.
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Landis Loses Appeal Over 2006 Tour Title
Greg Cote notes Floyd Landis has again failed to overturn a positive doping test that cost him the 2006 Tour de France title. He comments that repeated appeals may undermine credibility as more people appeal.
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Riccardo Ricco expelled as Tour de France drug bust hits again
In NARBONNE France a third doping case shakes the Tour as Riccardo Ricco of Saunier Duval is expelled after testing positive for EPO. The team withdraws from the race while Mark Cavendish wins Stage 12 and Cadel Evans holds the yellow jersey amid calls to clean up cycling.
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Vikings silent on Favre tampering charges
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings refused to discuss Green Bay Packers allegations of inappropriate contact with quarterback Brett Favre. Spokesman Bob Hagan said the team would not comment and noted such matters are handled by the league. A person familiar with the Packers' complaint told AP that tampering charges were filed.
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Temple extends Fran Dunphy through 2014 with Owls
Temple announces a two year contract extension keeping basketball coach Fran Dunphy at the school through the 2013 14 season after a 21 13 mark and Atlantic 10 title last year The Owls earned their first NCAA bid in seven years and Dunphy now has a 33 31 record over two seasons since succeeding John Chaney.
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Diaz in coma after televised boxing bout collapse
Welterweight Oscar Diaz collapsed between rounds during a nationally televised fight in San Antonio and underwent brain surgery for bleeding. He was in a coma while Delvin Rodriguez continued the bout at Municipal Auditorium. Autopsy results also reveal sickle cell trait as a factor in Breck Plancher’s death following spring football drills at UCF.
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Crew and Wizards play to 3-3 draw in Columbus
Guillermo Barros Schelotto scored and assisted on two goals as Columbus Crew tied Kansas City Wizards 3-3 on Thursday night. Josh Wolff equalized in the 75th minute for KC, while Alejandro Moreno and Chad Marshall scored for Columbus. Captain Frankie Hejduk contributed an own goal to KC.
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Oklahoma guard Jenna Plumley suspended after arrest
Norman Oklahoma Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coale says starting guard Jenna Plumley has been suspended from the team indefinitely following her arrest for petty larceny.
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Favre Should Follow Elway And Quit At The Right Time
The piece argues Brett Favre, at 38, should mirror John Elway and retire now rather than chase a waning comeback. It cites Elway’s classic 1999 exit, notes Packers leadership’s desire to move toward Aaron Rodgers, and recalls other stars who stayed too long, urging Favre to end on a high note.
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