Sports milestones through mid century arc bold wins
Highlights include 1942 Sam Snead winning the PGA Championship final 2 and 1 over Jim Turnesa, 1949 Snead defeating Johnny Palmer 3 and 2 to win the PGA, 1983 Philadelphia 76ers sweeping the Lakers 115 to 108 for the NBA title, 1992 Ayrton Senna clinching Monaco Grand Prix as Mansell’s streak ends, and 1997 Lila Borders becoming the first woman to pitch in a regular season pro game for the St Paul Saints.
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Fiery Knight vows to follow zero tolerance policy
Indiana coach Bob Knight says he does not need professional help to control his temper and that his behavior over 29 years at Indiana has been generally good. Under a school imposed zero tolerance policy after the 1997 choking allegation, he must avoid any act embarrassing to the school or face immediate dismissal. Knight insists he can comply and reflects on his legacy and temper management.
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Maurice Richard Remembered In Montreal After Death
A steady stream of mourners viewed Maurice Richard's open casket on Tuesday as fans queued at Molson Centre to pay final respects to the Canadiens Hall of Famer who died Saturday. About 3,000 mourners were to attend a funeral service at Notre-Dame Basilica later today.
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AP mixup over coaching quotes attributed to coach's agent
The Associated Press misattributed remarks on May 22 to Rob Ades, agent for St. John's coach Mike Jarvis, about job possibilities. The statements were actually made by a 27 year old New Yorker named Rob Ades who believed he was speaking to friends and did not realize a reporter was present.
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Meola signs multiyear deal to stay with Wizards
Kansas City confirms Tony Meola a major league career shutout leader signed a multiyear contract to remain with the Kansas City Wizards for the foreseeable future. The club notes his 12 straight wins as a goalkeeper marks a league record while teammate Meda, 31, arrived from MetroStars in January 1999 but missed five months after a knee injury.
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Clash of coaching styles weighs on top high school stars
At a USA Basketball national team camp 28 players from elite programs weigh how coaches shape careers Duke's Krzyzewski and Indiana's Knight epitomize two ends of the spectrum as players like Nick Collison and Carlos Boozer reflect on tough, fiery leadership versus hands-off guidance.
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