2day in Sports History Highlights from 1960s NBA and 1987 skating
Key sports milestones include Wilt Chamberlain’s 53 playoff points in 1960 sending Philadelphia to face Boston, Guy Rodgers dishing 28 assists in 1963, Bill Russell’s 41 rebounds and Celtics 61st win in 1965, Katarina Witt’s third world title in 1987, and Harvard women’s 1998 NCAA upset over Stanford as a 16th seed.
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Guy Rodgers
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St. Louis Hawks
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Bob Cousy
Boston
Bill Russell
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East Germany
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Arraignments in nationwide steroids probe target 66
Greg Cote reports in the Miami Herald that former reliever John Rocker is among those arraigned in a broad steroids probe. The column suggests a possible defense strategy alleging blame toward welfare recipients minorities and gays.
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Rocker
Penguins secure Pittsburgh arena deal to stay put
The Penguins reach a $290 million arena financing pact with government officials to remain in Pittsburgh. The deal waives upfront tax obligations, provides $10.5 million in delay compensation, and splits some cost overruns. The Melton Arena lease expires June 30, with relocation talks sparked by interest from Kansas City Las Vegas Houston. Tim Leiweke of Anschutz Entertainment Group notes Sprint Center as a leading relocation option.
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Anschutz Entertainment Group
Nevada coach Fox accused of abusive conduct after WAC loss
Police released details of a confrontation inside the Pan American Center after Nevada fell 79-77 to Utah State in the WAC semifinals. Officer Quent Pirtle reported Fox shouted profanities at officials as he was escorted to the dressing room. no charges were filed and an investigation was announced. Nevada (28-4) opens NCAA Tournament play in New Orleans versus Creighton (22-10).
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Wolf Pack
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Karl Benson
Creighton
New Orleans
Bears Franchise Tag Sours Lance Briggs Move
Lance Briggs said he will not play for the Chicago Bears again and will sit out next season after being designated as the franchise player. Patriots sign Kelley Washington with 300000 signing bonus and up to 22 million total potential. Kansas State completes 2007 football coaching staff with Greg Burns named defensive backs coach. Texas Tech plans 30000 seats and a five story facility to its stadium over 20 years.
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Ron Prince
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Luscock
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Texas Tech
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Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Illinois retires Chief Illiniwek mascot and name
The University of Illinois voted to retire Chief Illiniwek from the mascot, regalia, and image. The school will keep the Fighting Illini as its team name and branding under the resolution.
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Mackey wins Iditarod in Nome to claim back-to-back titles
Lance Mackey won the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Nome on Tuesday, becoming the first to win major long-distance North American sled dog races in consecutive years. He finished in just over nine days after a Yukon Quest win earlier in February, using 13 of 16 dogs for the Willow start.
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Mackey
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Gonzaga's Downs finds fit after tough path to Gonzaga
Micah Downs, a Gonzaga sophomore forward, discusses his transfer from Kansas and personal struggles as he adapts to life in Spokane. He recalls a troubled academic period, emotional stress, and a vow to focus on trust and mental development with counseling. Downs says Gonzaga feels like a family and credits coaches and teammates for support.
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