2day in Sports History 1965 to 2006 notable moments
A compact retrospective lists major sports milestones across 1965 to 2006. Gail Goodrich nets 42 as UCLA tops Michigan 91-80 in 1965 NCAA final, Tyson stops Tubbs in 1988, Shaquille O Neal reaches 20000 career points in 2003, Liz Johnson reaches PBA final in 2005, LeBron James hits 56 in 2005, and Japan defeats Cuba 10-6 in the 2006 World Baseball Classic title game.
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Gail Goodrich
UCLA
Michigan
Mike Tyson
Tony Tubbs
Tokyo
Shaquifte’ O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers
Sacramento
Liz Johnson
Tommy Jones
LeBron James
Cavaliers
Raptors
Japan
Cuba
UNLV coach praises Lon Kruger as recruiter of good players
UNLV's Kevin Kruger hails his father Lon Kruger as a straight arrow who attracts players who attend class and play basketball. He says hiring such a coach guarantees solid recruits and trustworthy team culture.
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UNLV
Kevin Kruger
Lon Kruger
NCAA regional matchups draw lineups at San Antonio and East Rutherford
NCAAs South West and East regions schedule semifinals and matchups. North Carolina faces Georgetown while Texas A M contests Memphis, with Illinois and Ohio State playing in San Jose and New Jersey venues. Butler appears as home team in CAPS amid overall bracket moves and seedings.
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Billups
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Florida State
West Virginia
North Carolina
San Antonio
Texas Aem
Ohio State
Tennessee
HP Pavilion
San Jose
Illinois
East Rutherford
Georgetown
Univ Fictiaa
Butler
Pittsburgh
Edward Jones Dome
St. Louis
Tribune Media Services, Inc
Sports desk invites score reports from KU games
Coaches are urged to report scores by calling 832-6367 or fax 843-4512, or emailing the sports desk at Ijworld.com. Contact includes Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as editors and Ryan Wood for KU football coverage.
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Ijworld.com
Tom Keegan
Andrew Hartsock
Keegan
Ahartsock
Contact lists for sports tickets and field conditions noted
WHOM TO CALL J W Sports issues 832 7147 or 1 800 578 8748 KU ticket office 864 3141 KC Chiefs 1 816 920 9300 KE Wizards 816 920 9300 Royals tickets 1 800 6ROYALS Kansas Speedway 1 913 328 7223 KE TBones 1 913 328 2255 Field Conditions City Parks and Recreation call 832 7999 enter 1123 adult field conditions 1124 adult rescheduling 1125 youth field conditions
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NIU hires former Buff coach Patton for Huskies men’s hoops
NIU announced Ricardo Patton, former Colorado coach, as the new men’s basketball coach. He replaces Rob Judson, fired after a 7-23 season. Patton, 48, led Colorado to six postseason berths and two NCAA trips, becoming the program’s second winningest coach. He becomes NIU’s 26th basketball coach.
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Chicago
Northern Illinois University
Colorado
Ricardo Patton
Patton
DeKalb
Rob Judson
Judson
Huskies
NIU
Jones plans to retire after 2007 MLS season
Cobi Jones, a 1990s U.S. national team pioneer, originally planned to retire before 2007 but will play another year after the Los Angeles Galaxy signed David Beckham. He said on Monday he will retire following the 2007 MLS season.
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Los Angeles
Cobi Jones
Los Angeles Galaxy
David Beckham
Jones
U.S
Kirsten Clark to retire after U S Alpine Championships
Three time Olympian Kirsten Clark the only skier to win four consecutive U S downhill titles will retire after this month's Alpine championships The 29 year old skier who won downhill titles from 1998 to 01 plans to complete her 13 year career at the U S Alpine Championships which begin March 27 in Girdwood Alaska
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Portland
Maine
Kirsten Clark
U.S
Girdwood
Alaska
Wright the X factor for Tar Heels in NCAA tourney
UNC standout Brandan Wright, praised as a versatile 6 foot 9 freshman, faced a tough outing vs Michigan State with just three points and four fouls but remains a key scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker. Coach Williams notes Wright’s athletic potential and NBA future, amid questions about his free throw shooting.
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Williams
North Carolina
Michigan State
Wright
Tar Heels
Spartans
Duke
Jason Williams
Sam Perkins
Phil Ford
Jerry Stackhouse
Brandan
Bobby Fraser
Boston College
Michael Jordan
Charlotte Bobcat
NBA
Nashville
Tenn
Perkins
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