Rocky Marciano Retains World Heavyweight Title in 1954
In New York Rocky Marciano wins a 15 round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles to keep the world heavyweight title. The bout marks a landmark defense as Charles falls short in a famed boxing showdown.
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Arena Bowl XIX Now
Mike Lupica notes Arena Bowl XIX is here as Arena Bowl XVII passed quickly in hindsight. He reflects on the rapid timeline from the earlier title to the current game and ponders expectations for today’s showdown.
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Kansas City bids to host NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kansas City submits a $100 million bid to place a central hall near Kansas Speedway with a 130000 square foot building on a hill near I-70 and I-435. Supporters cite central location and accessibility while Michigan and Birmingham Talladega pass.
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NBA unions to resume talks after Hunter call
NBA players union director Billy Hunter promised one more call to commissioner David Stern and quickly connected. Collective bargaining talks between owners and players will resume today after no meetings since June 1 when the sides met for two hours at the union offices in New York.
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Sexton dad dispels rumors about illness not drugs
Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton is being treated for a medical problem after police found him acting strangely in the street. His father said doctors confirmed drug abuse is not the cause and that Sexton remains under medical care.
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Pennington resumes throwing for Jets after rotator cuff surgery
Chad Pennington has started throwing again four months after surgery. He began tossing the ball during offseason sessions though did not participate in practices, focusing on handoffs to running backs during drills in Anaheim and Irvine.
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Roddick Faces Tough Wimbledon Draw to Final Bid
Andy Roddick, seeded second at Wimbledon, opens against Czech Jiri Vanek and may meet Ivo Karlovic in round two. Potential quarterfinals include Xavier Malisse and Ivan Ljubicic, with Tim Henman or Sebastien Grosjean possible in the semis, and Rafael Nadal looming in the semifinal round after his French Open triumph.
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Cavaliers waive reserve guard Lucious Harris
Cleveland clears cap space by waiving guard Lucious Harris. The move follows the club declining to pick up forward Robert Traylor's $1.76 million option for next season. Harris would have earned $2.75 million with partial guarantees if retained past July 1.
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Marshall to face Kansas State at 9:30 a.m. CDT
Marshall's September 10 home game with Kansas State will start at 9:30 a.m. CDT in Huntington to accommodate a national ESPN2 telecast. The broadcasters announced the early kickoff on Thursday.
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Kuznetsova advances to Eastbourne semifinals in England
Svetlana Kuznetsova defends title with a 6-4 7-5 win over Nathalie Dechy to reach the Eastbourne semifinals in Nottingham England. Richard Gasquet reaches Nottingham semifinals with a 6-3 4-6 6-0 victory over Paradorn Srichaphan.
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Tulane Leads CWS Bid As Top Seed In Omaha
Top seeded Tulane seeks first College World Series title at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha. Field includes Oregon State Baylor Texas Florida Nebraska Arizona State and Tennessee with Bracket 1 games Florida vs Tennessee and Nebraska vs Arizona State. Tulane faces Oregon State in first bracket round while Baylor meets Texas.
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