Two Thousand Five Hall of Fame Moments in Sports History
Highlights from 1925 to 1983 include Tris Speaker's 3000th hit against Tom Zachry in a 2-1 Indians loss to the Senators, Gallant Fox's 1930 Kentucky Derby win for Earl Sande, Hank Aaron's 3000th hit off Wayne Simpson, Master Derby's Preakness triumph, a 23-22 Cubs-Phillies extra innings slugfest at Wrigley, and the Islanders’ 1983 Stanley Cup victory over the Oilers.
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Smoltz Set To Return From Elbow Surgery Tonight
Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz will start tonight for the first time since elbow surgery. He expressed confidence in his eventual success but acknowledged uncertainty about the timeline for a full return.
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KU Basketball And Football Coverage Team Contacts
The Kansas basketball and football coverage team includes Chuck Woodling and Andrew Hartsack as editors with Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair as staff contacts. Email addresses for the editors and prep coordinator are listed for direct press inquiries and assignments.
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Ijworld.com
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Royals Tickets and Field Conditions Contact Numbers
Public notice listing multiple contact numbers for Royals tickets and field condition updates. Includes Kansas Speedway and City Parks and Recreation lines with call and entry details, plus a web address for more information.
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Agassi, Safin eliminated in German Open second round
In Hamburg Fabrice Santoro toppled third seed Andre Agassi 6-3 5-7 6-4 while Gaston Gaudio defeated second seed Marat Safin 6-0 7-6. Lieyton Hewitt reached the third round as the highest remaining seed after beating Fernando Vicente 3-6 6-2 6-4. Capriati falls at Italian Open. Sanchez Vicario advances.
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ESPN Buys Las Vegas Bowl for Broadcast Era
ESPN Regional Television disclosed its purchase of the Las Vegas Bowl from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The December 20 game matches the Mountain West Conference’s second team versus an at large opponent.
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Ex-coach McKay hospitalized in Tampa Florida
John McKay, former pro and college football coach, is in fair condition in the ICU at St. Joseph's Hospital Tampa for diabetes related complications. He coached two Heisman winners and USC to four national titles before becoming the first Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach in 1975. Conditions withheld per family request.
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Insurer halts policies as Kentucky foal illness climbs
Lloyds of London stops writing mortality policies for foals amid a mysterious Kentucky outbreak. By Wednesday 477 aborted or stillborn fetuses and foals were sent to the University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center since April 28. Denver Broncos sign rookie QB Mike Van Raaphorst and release WR Ryan Thellweil. Penguins defenseman Darius Kasparaitis may miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals with a broken left foot.
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Baloyi Shot During Carjacking In Johannesburg
WBU featherweight champion Cassius Baloyi underwent leg surgery after a carjacking in Johannesburg. Police report Baloyi stable. three armed men fatally shot a man nearby, witnessed by the victim’s girlfriend, before forcing Baloyi from his parked BMW.
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New Era for NBA Honesty as Iverson Leads Change
The piece argues that Iverson embodies a new generation of NBA stars, redefining value beyond appearance and past icons. It notes Iverson's 54 points vs Toronto, Carter 50, Nowitzki 42, and Shaq-Duncan playoff clash, asserting Jordan should play only if needed but the league moves forward without him.
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