Notable sports milestones from 1960s to 2006
Key moments include Buckpasser breaking a 1 mile world record at Arlington Classic in 1966 and becoming the first three year old to earn over 1 million. Gonzalez wins the longest Wimbledon match in 1969. Betsy King locks LPGA Hall of Fame entry by 1995 ShopRite Classic title. San Antonio Spurs clinch first NBA title in 1999. Bernard Lagat sweeps 1500 and 5000 at US championships in 2006.
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Milton Bradley leads AL batting race in 1956 year
Quoted 2day Texas Ranger Milton Bradley is among AL batting leaders, making this Milton Bradley's most successful year since introducing Yahtzee In 1956. Greg Cote, in the Miami Herald.
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Williams Edges Gavaday In Wimbledon Opener
Venus Williams survived a tight first set then pulled away to 7-6 5 in the tiebreak and 6-1 to beat Naomi Gavaday on Centre Court as Wimbledon opened with sunny conditions. Nadal, Roddick and Sharapova won, while Davydenko bowed out in straight sets to Benjamin Becker in the upset.
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Woods undergoes reconstructive knee surgery left ACL
Tiger Woods had reconstructive surgery on his left knee to repair a torn ligament. Doctors said there should be no long term effects. It was the second knee operation in 10 weeks with positive initial results announced by Dr. Thomas D. Rosenberg.
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Gatlin denied to compete at U.S. trials in Pensacola
Federal Judge Lacey Collier reversed an earlier order and ruled Gatlin cannot run at the weekend U S Olympic track trials. She said the court had no authority to overrule the Court of Arbitration for Sport decision upholding a four year doping ban on the defending Olympic 100 meter champion.
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Carmelo Anthony pleads guilty to impaired driving charge
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired and to failure to stay in a single lane. He received probation and community service after prosecutors dropped the more serious DUI charge.
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Ducks owner Henry Samuels suspended indefinitely by NHL
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suspended Ducks owner Henry Samuels indefinitely after Samuels pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Olympians reflect on 04 and preview 08 US team
In Chicago on Monday the 2008 US men's Olympic basketball team was named, with Mike Krzyzewski stressing respect and playing international basketball. He praised the roster’s versatility and the core group that produced wins, while recalling Athens 2004's flaws and emphasizing team building and defense.
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