Historic MLB marathons and milestones in 2 day sports history
On this day in sports history 1920 the Boston Braves Joe Oeschger and Brooklyn Dodgers Leon Cadore each pitched 26 innings in a 1-1 tie the longest game in major league history. 1948 Citation wins the Kentucky Derby by 3 lengths over Coaltown. 1991 Nolan Ryan throws his seventh no hitter in a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays with 16 strikeouts. Henderson steals his 939th base to pass Lou Brock. 1992 Henderson swipes his 1000th career base in Oakland's 7-6 win over Detroit.
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Phelps Unveils New Freestyle Stroke in May Reveal
San Francisco Chronicle reports Scott Ostler notes Olympic great Michael Phelps introduced a new freestyle technique in a May 14 showing, aiming to sharpen speed and efficiency. Phelps demonstrated refined arm pull and breathing pattern, signaling potential impact on elite racing.
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A-Rod silent on new allegations in spring training
New York slugger Alex Rodriguez dodged questions about steroids and Selena Roberts upcoming A-Rod book. He said he is focused on returning to form and helping his team, after admitting PED use in Texas but asserting he stopped before joining the Yankees.
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Orioles pitcher fined for criticizing umpire Hernandez
Orioles pitcher Jamie Walker was fined by the commissioner's office for criticizing umpire Angel Hernandez after a seventh inning balk call during a 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The incident occurred Tuesday night in New York.
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Bolt Withdraws From Jamaican Track Meet After Car Crash Injury
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt dropped out of a Jamaica weekend track meet after a minor car crash left him with a hurt left foot. His agent said Bolt left hospital and doctors advised rest for a few days.
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Iowa State names Kevin Jackson as wrestling coach
Iowa State University hires Kevin Jackson former Olympic gold medalist and USA Wrestling freestyle coach from 2001 to 2008 to lead the Cyclones wrestling program replacing Cael Sanderson who departed for Penn State. Jackson was a 1987 Cyclones captain during the last NCAA team title run.
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NCAA Sets Quick Draw for Draft Entrants in May
The NCAA Board of Directors approved a rule requiring early entrants to withdraw from the NBA Draft by May 8, down from June 15, with the change to take effect this fall. The rule aims to help programs plan and keep players academically eligible, after input from NBA officials and NBAPA.
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