Day in Sports History Highlights Key Moments
The entry recalls 1961 arrests of gamblers Aaron Wagman and Joseph Hacken by Manhattan District Attorney Frank S. Hogan, implicating Seton Hall figures Hank Gunter and Art Hicks in a point-shaving case. It also notes 1988 NBA record by Michael Adams for 24 straight games with a three-pointer.
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Barber queries over perfect sideburns after Artest hair gamble
Quoted remark from Brad Dickson in the Omaha World-Herald notes frustration in finding a barber capable of even sideburn work following Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest dyeing his hair blond with Hebrew, Japanese and Hindi words for defense added around it.
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NBA Roundup Tuesday Winners and Schedule
Indiana beat Charlotte 99 94 and Cleveland topped Detroit 113 101. Atlanta defeated New Jersey 108 84 while San Antonio beat Miami 88 76. A slate of nightly games and Thursday fails include matchups across the league with Indiana at Cleveland and New York at Boston among others.
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Woods to Return for Masters Amid Scrutiny
Tiger Woods plans to play the Masters at Augusta on April 8, ending over four months away from golf. He calls the tournament a major he respects, and vows to start his season after a long hiatus despite intense scrutiny following his sex scandal.
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Cavaliers 113 Pistons 101 push LeBron triple double pace
LeBron James posted 29 points 12 rebounds and 12 assists leading the Cavaliers to a 113 101 win over the Pistons. Jamison Hickson and Williams contributed as Cleveland outscored Detroit 56-44 in rebounds and 22 33 at the line amid a high scoring NBA night.
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Tar Heels win NIT opener with late free throws
Dexter Strickland drilled the go ahead free throws with 2 34 left as North Carolina held William and Mary scoreless in the final five minutes to pull out an 80 72 first round NIT victory. Deon Thompson scored 20 points to pace the Tar Heels who improved to 17 16 and continued their rebound from a disappointing season.
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Buckeyes Extend Tressel Contract Through 2014
Ohio State University extended coach Jim Tressel's contract through the 2014 season and offered him an administrative post upon retirement. The nine year Buckeyes coach had seen his deal amended twice after signing in 2006, with the new terms announced on Tuesday.
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Mackey wins Iditarod for fourth straight title in Nome
Alaska musher Lance Mackey, a 39 year old throat cancer survivor, clinched the 1100 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Nome becoming the first to win four consecutive races. Fans braved subzero weather as his team rolled down Nome’s main street. He receives a new Dodge truck and 50400 dollars.
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Grizzlies top Bulls 104 as Hinrich sits suspension
Mayo leads Memphis with 24 points to hand Chicago its eighth straight loss. A suspended Kirk Hinrich did not play after a league suspension for contact with a referee. Final score 104-97 with strong Memphis rebounding and Conley dishing 10 assists.
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Nuggets Rally Past Wizards Behind Melo and Smith
Denver defeated Washington 97 87 as Carmelo Anthony scored 29 and grabbed 12 rebounds. J R. Smith produced 13 of his 17 in the fourth quarter helping the Nuggets extend the Wizards ninth straight defeat. Nene contributed 16 points for Denver.
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Smoltz Begins TV Career With TBS and MLB Network
John Smoltz joins Turner Broadcasting and the MLB Network as an analyst while deflecting retirement questions. At 42 he says he has not officially thrown his final major league pitch, acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty.
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Granger lifts Pacers past Bobcats in tight road win
Indiana defeats Charlotte 99 94 as Danny Granger scores 26 and Peirce Murphy adds 16. Bobcats fall short of a franchise record seventh straight win.
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