Jocks Take Center Stage as Rock Star Icons
Sports stars now dominate show business with high visibility in TV ads magazines and book-signings. Dennis Rodman’s flamboyant style mirrors rock legends while experts say television drives the image. Steve Bisheff notes athletes’ celebrity status rivals music icons and elicits fan recognition across ages and media.
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Brayton Farewell Parade Shapes Small Town Sendoff
Hundreds line Copwater streets as Indy driver Scott Brayton is honored with a black hearse and checkered flags. Team Menard members pay respects at Oak Grove Cemetery after Brayton, 37, died in a practice crash for the Indy 500.
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Knicks Reward Van Gundy With Two Year Deal
New York Knicks announce interim coach Jeff Van Gundy will stay through a second season after guiding the team to a stronger finish. GM Ernie Grunfeld praises his work and the players' improvements in the final two months.
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Royals Pitcher Tim Belcher Laments Inside Strike Myth
Tim Belcher of the Royals during the 1996 season says hitters fear no inside strike as they know a pitch over the inside corner will trigger a defensive swing. He notes batters react as if the ball will hit them, so it is ruled a ball.
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KU Ticket Update and Sports Scoreboard Notes
KU ticket information and updates on NFL NHL and college scoreboards are listed with brief references to MLB NBA NCAA and other sports standings and updates across various leagues and events. The fragmented items hint at a syndicated sports hub including Pro Tennis Pro Golf Pro Wrestling and Rodeo.
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Underdog Colorado Aims for Finals Against Utah in Nhl
Irregular notes from Tribune Media Services show Colorado as an underdog facing Utah in the Western Conference Finals. Other teams and cities mentioned include Seattle San Diego Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Boston Cleveland Toronto Kansas City Detroit and Colorado. This fragment references goals and picks and lists sports context without a clear narrative.
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Today in History Highlights From Early Racing and Baseball
Immense sports milestones span 1876 when Joe Borden pitched the first no hitter in the National League for Boston, 1884 with Knight of Ellersie winning the two horse Preakness by two lengths, 1953 Native Dancer avenging a Derby loss to win the Preakness by a neck, and 1979 the New England Whalers renaming to the Hartford Whalers.
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Native Dancer
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Jamie K
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Sports TV and event lineup across leagues and venues
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