Sports History Highlights From 1966 to 1996
Records recap from two day sports history. Ali retains heavyweight title with a 15 round decision over Chuvalo in Toronto in 1966. Jordan hits a late jumper to beat Georgetown for the 1982 NCAA title. Colts relocate from Baltimore to Indianapolis in 1984. Olajuwon records a quadruple double in 1990 by 18 points 16 rebounds 11 blocks and 10 assists in a 120 94 win over Milwaukee. Vancouver Grizzlies endure 21st straight loss in 1996 with a 105 91 defeat to Utah.
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George Chuvalo
Maple Leaf Garden
Toronto
Michael Jordan
North Carolina
Georgetown
NFL Colts
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Houston
Akeem Olajuwen
Milwaukee Bucks
Vancouver Grizzlies
Utah
Guillen suspension on hold in drug case details
MLB put the suspensions of Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons on hold for 10 days to allow negotiators to reach a new agreement on stricter drug rules. Both outfielders faced 15 day suspensions from Bud Selig after links to performance enhancing drugs. If no deal is reached, suspensions may start April 9.
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New York
Kansas City
Jose Guillen
Baltimore
Jay Gibbons
Bud Selig
U.S
Gibbons
Guillen
Mitchell
Orioles
Andy MacPhail
San Francisco Chronicle
Dixon grabs pole at Homestead in new Indy era
Scott Dixon won the pole for the first race of the unified American open-wheel era at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He previously lost last season’s IRL title to Dario Franchitti when he ran out of fuel on the final lap, and now opens the new era by notching the top starting spot in Indy style qualifying outside the Indianapolis 500.
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Homestead
Fla
Scott Dixon
Dixon
Dario Franchitti
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Baird leads Zurich Classic as Lonard and Williamson chase
Avonpace Louisiana golfer Bunny Baird shot a 3 under 69 to take a one stroke lead at 8 under 136 after two rounds at TPC Louisiana. Peter Lonard and day Williamson trailed by one while defending champ Nick Watney and Tommy Armour III two back. Shigeki Maruyama also tied for two behind. Chicago ticket prices jump across MLB season with Red Sox highest.
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Avonpace
Bunny Baird
Peter Lonard
Day Williamson
Baird
Louisiana
Lonard
Williamson
Nick Watney
Tormmy Armour Tll
Shigeki Maruyama
Stanford Leads LPGA Event At Superstition Mountain
Angela Stanford clings to the lead midway at Safeway International in Arizona with Lorena Ochoa closing in. Stanford holds a 13 under 131 through 36 holes, one stroke ahead of Ochoa as Pat Coast and Lonnie Nielsen lead the Champions Tour Ginn Championship with a 66. Miami judge delays Sean Taylor murder trial to August as defense and prosecutors seek prep time. Lisa Fernandez, a three-time Olympic softball champion, misses Olympic roster but is named as a replacement on the U S team for Beijing Games.
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Ochoa
Pat Coast
Fla
Lonnie Nielsen
Washington Redskins
Sean Taylor
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Taylor
Lisa Fernandez
U.S
Fernandez
Tortorella to coach Team USA at world championships
Colorado Springs report states Tampa Bay Lightning chief John Tortorella will coach Team USA in May world championships in Quebec and Nova Scotia. His only prior U S stint was as associate coach for the 2005 team in Austria.
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Colo
Tampa Bay Lightning
John Tortorella
Team USA
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Tortorella
U.S
Austria
Britain claims fifth and sixth track cycling golds
Olympic time trial champion Chris Hoy and former rowing world champion Rebecca Romero led Britain to gold, earning the fifth and sixth titles at the world track cycling championships in Manchester.
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Manchester
England
Chris Hoy
Rebecca Romero
Britain
Djokovic falls in opener at Sony Ericsson Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was warned for slow play between points and squandered a third-set lead as qualifier Kevin Anderson, a 6-foot-7 former Illinois doubles champion, upset the third-ranked Djokovic 7-6 (1) 3-6 6-4 in Key Biscayne Florida.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
Novak Djokovic
Kevin Anderson
Illinois
Djokovic
MLB Opening Day in Japan Sparks Tradition Debate
Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes that Major League Baseball starting its season in Japan could prompt Japan to reciprocate the breach of tradition by hosting the opener at Fenway Park. The remark frames a debate over cross‑continental season openers and traditional home games.
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Japan
Fenway Park
Jeff Schultz
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
NBA and College Scores Mixed With Regional Highlights
Scattered lines show NBA teams like New Jersey, Phoenix, and Cleveland with varied results and a Hamilton injury doubt. College action includes North Carolina in an East Regional Final, Florida in the NIT, and Ohio State versus Massachusetts with noted scores and venues.
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New Jersey
Phoenix
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee
Denver
Golden State
Charlotte
LA Clippers
Memphis
Detroit
R. Hamilton
Bobcat Arena
N.C
North Carolina
US Airways Arena
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Louisville
Madison Square Garden
New York
Florida
Massachusetts
Ohio State
Mississippi
Philadelphia
Jecsesesesne
Tampa Bay
San Jose
Kansas City
Orlando
Columbus
Utah
Georgia
Grand Rapids
Dallas
Colorado
Tribune Media Services, Inc
Los Angeles
New Orleans
May Madness: NBA Playoffs Over NCAA This Year
Commentary argues NBA playoffs offer deeper drama than NCAA tournament this season. Highlights Rockets winning streak, Nuggets scoring burst with Iverson and Anthony, Spurs as a vulnerable No. 6 seed, and potential Lakers-Celtics final.
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Dick Vitale
Billy Packer
Mike Krzyzewski
Houston Rockets
Denver Nuggets
NBA
Seattle
Allen Iverson
Carmelo Anthony
San Antonio Spurs
Spurs
Gregg Popovich
The
Magic
Dickie V
Lebron
Kobe
Dwight Howard
Deron Williams
Boston
Larry
Siena
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