Two Day Sports History Highlights Across Decades
In 1960 Floyd Patterson knocked out Ingemar Johansson in New York to reclaim the world heavyweight title becoming the first to regain. In 1966 Billy Casper defeated Arnold Palmer by four strokes in a playoff to win the U S Open. In 1980 Roberto Duran edged Sugar Ray Leonard in Montreal to capture the welterweight title by decision. In 1982 Tom Watson won the U S Open by two strokes over Jack Nicklaus. In 1987 Scott Simpson shot 2 under 68 to beat Tom Watson by one stroke and win the U S Open. In 1993 John Paxson drilled a 3 pointer with 3.9 seconds left as the Bulls beat the Suns 99-98 in Game 6 to take the NBA title.
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Ingemar Johansson
New York
Billy Casper
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Sugar Ray Leonard
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Tom Watson
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John Paxson
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Nicklaus Praises Woods After U.S. Open Victory
Jack Nicklaus commends Tiger Woods following Woods’ U.S. Open win, noting supreme shotmaking and mental edge. Nicklaus, a legend from the sport, offers respect and reflection on Woods’ dominance during the championship run.
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Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods
Celtics Celebrate 17th NBA Title With Boston Rally
Pierce, MVP, says sleep not yet. tens of thousands march from TD Banknorth Garden to Copley Plaza in green for Celtics victory over Lakers in Game 6. Fans chant Lets Go Celtics as banners debut and owners share pride after 22 years since last championship.
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Rose favors Bulls with Beasley top pick debate
In Deerfield Illinois Darrick Rose backs Beasley as the No 1 pick while praising his hometown Bulls and confirming no weiteren pre-draft trips. Rose says Beasley would bring scoring, but notes the No 1 choice could be Rose if Chicago selects him.
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Darrick Rose
Michael Beasley
Rose
Chicago Bulls
Beasley
NBA
Kansas State
Chicago
Memphis
Miami
Seven share LPGA lead at Wegmans in Rochester birthday thrill
Ai Miyazato celebrates her 23rd birthday by joining Cristie Kerr and five South Koreans atop the Wegmans LPGA leaderboard after a 4-under 68. Jeong Jang Inbee Park Song-Hee Kim Jimin Jeong and Soo-Yun Kang also shot 68s, with Kang holing a 9-wood ace on the 165-yard seventh. Omaua Nes reports.
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N.Y
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Ai Miyazato
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Johnson Wagner opens Travelers with 64 to share lead
Cromwell Conn Johnson Wagner fired a 6-under 64 to grab a first-round tie atop the Travelers Championship leaderboard alongside Steve Lowery Brad Adamonis and Brian Davis. The veteran brightened with a solid round while recalling youth Sega Genesis memories.
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River Highlands
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Finals ratings rise as Celtics win tops June TV
The NBA finals were the six highest rated and most watched programs in June, a first in seven years. Boston beat Los Angeles in the series with an average 9.3 rating, up 50 percent from last year. Celtics' Game 6 clincher on ABC earned a 10.7 rating.
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O'Malley shoots 66 to share BMW Open lead in Germany
Peter O'Malley bogey free 66 at BMW International Open in Munich ties for lead with Anton Haig Mardan Mamat and Rafa Echenique. John Daly ends up 72 with two double bogeys and a bogey on Nos 13 17. Daly, 2001 winner, struggles while O'Malley joins leaders from Australia and Singapore and Argentina.
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Australia
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John Daly
O'Malley
South Africa
Anton Haig
Singapore
Mardan Mamat
Argentina
Rafa Echenique
Daly
Tiger Woods Diminishes Golf's Allure After Open Triumph
Tim Dahlberg notes Woods wins the U S Open on one leg then sits out the season. Without Woods, golf fans may tune out as majorals and the Ryder Cup loom. Votaw warns of impact on sponsors and networks as Woods may miss rest of year and perhaps beyond.
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Tiger Woods
NFL
Florida
Woods
Louisville
Justin Leonard
Stewart Cink
Lee Westwood
Robert Karlsson
Rocco Mediate
Phil
Mickelson
Tim Finchem
Tour
Ty. Votaw
Votaw
Sports Woods
Muhammad Ali
Michael Jordan
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