Palmer first million dollar career earner in PGA history
In 1968 Arnold Palmer became the first PGA golfer to reach one million dollars in career earnings, finishing one stroke behind Julius Boros in the PGA Championship. The milestone contrasted with Boros securing the title.
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Federer pocket stash noted by Greg Cote
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald notes tennis star Roger Federer keeps items in his pocket including a money clip, comb, lint remover, and breath mints as part of his pre match routine. The quirky list underscores the Swiss player’s routines and off court habits.
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Armstrong seals 79th yellow jersey at Revel stage
Lance Armstrong extended his overall lead as Paolo Savoldelli won stage 17 from Pau to Revel in a 148.8 mile trek. Armstrong finished with a small group 22 minutes behind Savoldelli but kept a 2:46 edge over Ivan Basso, with Discovery Channel maintaining top team status.
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Saunders Named Pistons Coach To Succeed Brown
Detroit Pistons reach agreement with Flip Saunders to replace Larry Brown as head coach. Eastern official confirms four year deal worth 4 to 5 million per season. Brown’s severance package reported at 5 million. Knicks eye him as Williams replacement.
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Bruschi to sit out 2005 season after stroke
Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, 32, will miss the 2005 season after suffering a mild stroke on February 16, three days after the Pro Bowl as he helped the team win a third Super Bowl in four years.
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Signing date pushed back for NBA free agents
The NBA delayed the start of free-agent signings as the new six-year labor deal remains unsigned. A memo to all 30 teams says Friday’s signing date is no longer valid until the collective-bargaining agreement is finalized between the league and the players union.
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Wie Sorenstam Struggle In Evian Masters Round One
Michelle Wie and Annika Sorenstam opened the Evian Masters in France with uneven scores. Wie shot 75 amid “bad breaks” as she trails the leaders by nine strokes while Sorenstam posted 72 to sit near the top.
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Boxing Rijker to Undergo Achilles Surgery
Lucia Rijker ruptured her left Achilles tendon in training forcing the postponement of her Million Dollar Lady title fight with Christy Martin later this month. The Los Angeles event was called off after the injury as Rijker prepared for surgery and rehabilitation.
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Puerta advances as top seed in Priority Telecom Open
In Amersfoort Mariano Puerta defeated Janko Tipsarevic 6-2 6-2 in the first round and will face Juan Antonio Marin next. Nicolas Kiefer reached the RCA Championships quarterfinals with a 7-5 6-4 win over Antony Dupuis in Indianapolis. Rafael Nadal extended his clay streak to 30 matches by defeating Hugo Armando 6-1 6-2 in Stuttgart.
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Radio pill eyed to curb heat tragedy in NFL camps
The Vikings and others study a swallowable core-temperature sensor that wires to hand-held readers to monitor players during hot weather. The system, used by the Eagles and Jaguars, aims to prevent heat illness after Korey Stringer's 2001 death, with costs around 30 per pill and 2,500 per data recorder.
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