Marion Motley a precursor of a new era in the NFL
The Philadelphia Inquirer recalls Marion Motley, a 6 foot 1 inch 240 pound fullback and linebacker, as a fearless pioneer who faced racial hostility on the field. Motley rushed for 4720 yards in nine seasons, helped the Browns win four AAFC titles and the 1950 NFL title leading the league in rushing, and was one of the first African Americans in pro football in the modern era.
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Marv Albert returns to NBC after firing
NBC rehired Marv Albert less than two years after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. He will not be NBC’s top NBA announcer but will join existing teams for about 15 regular season games and the first four weekends of playoffs. He also heads boxing for the 2000 Olympics and hockey for 2002. Albert signed a multiyear deal and calls it a euphoric homecoming.
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Willie McCovey Hits 500 Home Runs Milestone
Willie McCovey becomes the 12th major league player to reach 500 career homers marking a rare milestone in baseball history.
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Cleveland drops CART for IRL in 2000 schedule
CART has removed the Cleveland Grand Prix from its 2000 lineup after a money dispute. IMG Motorsports chief Bud Stanner says a three year deal will host Indy Racing League drivers on a 1.2 mile Burke Lakefront Airport oval with the first IRL race set for July 9 2000.
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UCI orders Tour de France organizers to admit Virenque
The International Cycling Union on Tuesday ordered organizers to allow French rider Richard Virenque to ride in this year's Tour de France. He was among riders barred earlier this month over doping allegations, the UCI citing a technical error as the reason for the reversal.
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Avs center Forsberg undergoes shoulder surgery
Denver Colorado Avalanche center Peter Forsberg had left shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair a torn tendon. Dr. Andy Parker performed the procedure and Forsberg is expected to miss four to six months.
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Olympic diver Wayne dies at 87 in North Carolina
Marshall Wayne, Olympic diver who earned gold and silver medals at the 1936 Berlin Games, died earlier this month in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on June 16 while typing at his home computer.
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Wichita Warlords name Biladeau head coach
The Wichita Warlords announce Troy Biladeau from Silver Lake as head coach. Biladeau serves as a graduate assistant at Washburn University and the team plans to begin regular season play next March.
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MSU guard Cleaves faces second case in East Lansing
Michigan State basketball guard Mateen Cleaves has a second case in East Lansing District Court over a loud party at his campus apartment. He was cited for two noise disturbances early Friday, while a July 7 pretrial hearing looms on a misdemeanor stealing charge for a 40 ounce beer from a local convenience store in April.
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Dean becomes oldest sanctioned 300 bowler at 87
Columbus report confirms Joe Dean aged 87 rolled a perfect 300 in a Tuesday afternoon league two weeks prior at Holiday Lanes. The American Bowling Congress verified the record, surpassing Joe Norris of San Diego who had been 86 when he secured a 300 in 1994.
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Sports Night Schedule Highlights Across Baseball and Tennis
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