2day in Sports History highlights key 1970s to 2005 events
The timeline recalls the nine point tiebreaker rule in 1970 by the ITA, John Naber’s 200 meter backstroke Olympic barrier in 1976 Montreal, Mac Wilkins’ Olympic discus record, Hollis Stacy’s 1977 U S Women’s Open win, Tour de France protests in 1998 with Meier’s drug admission, and Lance Armstrong’s seventh Tour victory in 2005.
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East Coast guard Brandon Jennings commits to Arizona
Oak Hill Academy senior guard Brandon Jennings from Mouth of Wilson Virginia, who had committed to USC but switched to Arizona, dismisses West Coast point guards as too Hollywood and identifies with East Coast flashy style.
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Reporting Scores Encouraged By Coaches
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832 6367, email sportsdesk at ljworld com or fax to 843 4512.
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Whom to Call on .COM Field Conditions
City Parks and Recreation lists contact number 832 7999 for adult field conditions and youth field conditions plus rescheduling. Visit www ljworld com for details and guidance.
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Vick ordered from Falcons camp amid dogfighting probe
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell restricts Michael Vick from Falcons training camp as league reviews dogfighting charges. Vick to receive preseason pay while actions are withheld pending completion of the review and potential cooperation with federal authorities.
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Moran Slattery win Pan Am Games events in Rio de Janeiro
Pan Am Games day one saw Slattery of Phoenix set a games record in the women's 10,000 meters with 32 54.41, Moran of Dayton NJ win the men's 5,000 in 13 25.60 a Pan Am record, Steiner of Mesa AZ claim silver in pole vault at 14 9, Harlan sits fourth in decathlon with 4091 points, and coach Stanley Redwine guides the U S men.
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Edwards Released From Omaha Hospital After Dirt Track Injury
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards left an Omaha hospital early Monday after sustaining injuries in a Greenwood dirt track race on Sunday. His brother Kenny Edwards said the injury could be a dislocated thumb, with details not yet available.
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Rasmussen Holds Tour Lead Amid Doping Scrutiny And Climbing Duel
Michael Rasmussen refuses to crack under pressure as he defends the Tour de France lead with five stages remaining. Contador pressures him on Pyrenees climbs while Vinokourov wins stage 15 near the Spanish border. Officials scrutinize Rasmussen amid doping questions, with UCI chief Pat McQuaid noting no rule violations. Rasmussen says he will try to win, and organizers face growing expectations ahead of Paris finale.
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