2day in Sports History 1976 to 2001 recap
Highlights from 1976 Dorothy Hamill world title in Gothenburg Sweden 1983 USFL launches its inaugural season with twelve teams and five opening games 1988 Julie Krone becomes leading female jockey with 1205th win at Aqueduct aboard Squanter 1994 Jay Sigel rallies from ten behind to win GTE West Seniors Classic in a four hole playoff over Jim Colbert 2000 Shaquille O Neal drops 61 points 23 rebounds in Lakers win over Clippers 2001 George Mason edges UNC Wilmington 35 33 in a rare low scoring NCAA game
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Top Ten Signs Your Team Is Not Going to Tournament
A humorous quip lists self-deprecating signs about a college basketball team missing the NCAA field. It pokes fun at players' confidence and prep rituals while noting unlikely Las Vegas odds and odd habits during the season. The tone is satirical and sports centered.
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Las Vegas
David Letterman
Hansbrough nose fracture may not sideline star in ACC tourney
North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough suffered a small nondisplaced nose fracture after a late elbow from Duke defender Gerald Henderson in Sundays 86 72 Tar Heels win He is fitted for a protective mask and expected to play in Fridays tournament opener despite the injury ACC coach Roy Williams said the X ray Monday confirmed the fracture.
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Durant Aims to Play in Big 12 Tournament
Texas freshman Kevin Durant said his left ankle feels pretty good and should be ready for the Big 12 tournament after twisting it in Saturdays loss to Kansas. He had 25 points in the first half and plans to return to practice today ahead of Fridays tournament opener. Durant averages 25.1 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.
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Texas
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Durant
Kansas University
Beckham's Knee Injury Sidelights Return to Form
David Beckham suffers right knee injury while with Real Madrid after a collision with an advertising sign during a 1-1 draw with Getafe. sidelined for about a month, jeopardizing recall to England squad for European Championship qualifiers.
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Spain
David Beckham
Los Angeles Galaxy
England
Real Madrid
Getafe
Penguins declare arena talks deadlock and possible move
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced an impasse in their arena negotiation with state and local leaders and said relocation is actively pursued. The breakdown follows Gov. Rendell's earlier hint of progress and raises the chance the NHL club plays in Kansas City next season. Owners Lemieux and Burkle cited failed good faith efforts and growing anxiety about the move.
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Penguins
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Kansas City
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Ron Burkle
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Boxing suspension for Omar Nino Romero in Las Vegas
Las Vegas regulators suspended Mexican boxer Omar Nino Romero for nine months and fined $18,750 after a positive methamphetamine test from a November bout. The penalty bars him from competing in the United States during the suspension.
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United States
Ex Titan Henry signs with Denver in free agency burst
The Associated Press reports former Titan Travis Henry joined Denver after Tennessee cut him. Henry earned 1,211 rushing yards last season and will receive $12 million guaranteed with the Broncos. Day four of free agency featured several moves including Thomas Jones to the Jets, Brad Johnson to Dallas, and Miami releasing Harrington and McMichael.
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Seattle
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Josh Parry
Detroit
Corey Smith
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