Belmont Stakes Triumph and Historic Sports Highlights
A 1935 Belmont Stakes victory by ODAY IN SPORTS with Willis Saunders aboard marks the third Triple Crown win, edging Firethrow by a length. The 1950 Red Sox power over the Browns at Fenway yields six major records including most runs and most total bases in a game. 1958 and 1980 LPGA milestones feature Mickey Wright and Sally Little winning their titles. 1985 Creme Fraiche the first gelding to win Belmont, and 1986 Larry Bird leads Celtics past Rockets in NBA title clincher.
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Belmont Stakes Aptitude Leads Belmont Field
Aptitude the 8-5 early favorite in the 1 mile Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park with a strong Derby and Wood Memorial showing. Impeachment and Wheelaway among top contenders as the field includes Currule Globalize and others for the $1 million purse and $600000 winner share.
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NU's Crouch Cleared After Payment Scandal Reinstated
Lincoln Nebraska Eric Crouch returned to the Nebraska football team after the NCAA cleared him following questions over a plane ride and a ham sandwich he had paid for with a $22.77 charitable check. The incident led to a temporary suspension before reinstatement.
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Illini target Kelvin Sampson for coaching job
Illinois athletics director Ron Guenther pursues Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson to replace Lon Kruger who left for the Atlanta Hawks. A closed board meeting in Chicago is scheduled to discuss a personnel matter. Illinois plans to offer about 1 million dollars annually. Sampson earns around 750 thousand at Oklahoma through 2006.
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Bianco named Mississippi baseball coach at Oxford
Mike Bianco was introduced as Mississippi's new baseball coach in Oxford after guiding McNeese State to NCAA regionals for the third time in school history.
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Jordan plays pro-am at SEC Senior Open amid miscues
Michael Jordan played in a pro-am at the SEC Senior Open, five over through 17 holes, picking up on No 18 after a tee shot went out of bounds. Tiger Woods heads Buick Classic field with Duval Mickelson Singh also in the mix along with compact notes on Open and Olympic baseball coaching selections.
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Ray Lewis Apology Question After Trial Ends
The column questions who should apologize to Ray Lewis after his trial and witness role. It notes Lewis avoided murder charges via a plea to a misdemeanor for obstructing justice and criticizes media sensationalism of the case. Howard faces scrutiny for the plea deal and others’ apologies are urged.
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Gary Bedore Recaps KU Men's Basketball Season
KU men's basketball coverage by Gary Bedore on LJWorld.com highlights key games, player performances, and coach decisions shaping the Jayhawks' season, with focus on notable wins and challenges, plus context from KU athletics and conference play.
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