Sports History Highlights From 1986 to 2003
The USFL wins and loses in a 1986 antitrust ruling against the NFL, with damages awarded to the USFL. In 1989 Javier Sotomayor sets a Caribbean Championship high jump world record at 8 feet. 1996 Michael Johnson breaks 400m Olympic record in Atlanta as Carl Lewis ties Mark Spitz with nine golds. 2003 Boston’s Bill Mueller hits grand slams from both sides in a 14-7 win at Texas.
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Guillen Reflects On White Sox Slump After Tough Weeks
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says he is speechless after two difficult weeks and refuses to single out any player, blaming everybody for the team's recent slump.
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Call for Field Conditions and Rescheduling Updates
City Parks and Recreation lists contact numbers 832-7147 and 832-7999 for field conditions at open facilities. KC Chiefs and Kansas Speedway are mentioned with various phone lines 6920-9300 and 328-7223. Youth and adults have separate lines 1913 328-2255 for updates and scheduling notices.
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Wie Maintains Bid At Evian Masters Despite Tee Shot Woes
Michelle Wie, 16, trails leader Karrie Webb by a shot after a 2-under 70 in the Evian Masters third round in Evian France. Wie struggles with the 7th hole and a 17th tee shot mishap, yet sits at 11 under 204, continuing her bid as a pro.
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Pavin Leads U.S. Bank Championship After Round Two
Corey Pavin held a one shot edge over Jason Bohn at 12 under with seven holes left before darkness suspended play at Brown Deer Park. Bohn stood at 11 under after 35 holes with rounds of 65 and 64. Defending champ Ben Crane was disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. In Philadelphia, Eagles receiver Jabar Gaffney was arrested for unlawful possession of a handgun after a traffic stop. he had a Texas permit but not New Jersey’s.
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Fans Sue Over NFL Stadium Searches Unconstitutional
Federal judge rules Tampa Bay Buccaneers security pat downs are unconstitutional and likely unlawful. The ruling supports a fan who sued the Tampa Sports Authority to halt the suspicionless searches, marking potential nationwide impact on game day security practices.
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Rockets Bring Back John Lucas II on Multiyear Deal
The Houston Rockets signed free agent guard John Lucas II to a multiyear contract on Friday after waiving him in January. The 5 foot 11 veteran originally joined Houston December 29, was waived January 4, then rejoined on two 10 day deals before a January 28 release. Lucas averaged 2.3 points in 13 games last season with the team.
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Agassi ousted in L A quarterfinal at Countrywide Classic
Andre Agassi exited the Los Angeles event as Andy Roddick pulled out with a strained muscle. Gonzalez edged him 6-4 3-6 7-5 in a tight quarterfinal, ending Agassi's bid in his hometown tour stop where he once thrived and captured four titles.
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Andre Agassi
Andy Roddick
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Fernanda Gonzalez
Nebraska and Washington to play in 2010 and 2011
Nebraska athletic director Steve Pederson announced that the Cornhuskers will meet Washington in college football in 2010 and 2011. The series agreement covers two games and aligns with NU scheduling plans for future seasons.
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Commentary taints Landis win amid doping probe
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Phil Sheridan weighs the fallout from Floyd Landis Tour de France results in light of the B sample test. He contrasts Landis with Lance Armstrong, notes the sport’s credibility crisis, and questions whether purging cheaters should trump preserving the sport’s integrity.
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