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In 1968 Jim Turner kicked six field goals to lift the Jets 25 21 over the Bills. 1973 saw Roosevelt Leaks rush for 342 yards as Texas routed SMU 42 14. Jay Miller set an NCAA record with 22 receptions for 263 yards as BYU defeated New Mexico 56 21. Mike Northington scored five TDs in Purdue 48 23 win over Iowa. Stan Mikita logged his 1 000th NHL point in a 5 4 loss to Minnesota. David Klingler threw seven TD passes to counter Matt Vogler 690 passing yards as Houston beat TCU 56 35. Jerry Rice joined 1 000 career receptions in the 24 17 SF win over New Orleans.
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Kareem's Impact Seen As Bynum Bypass Critics
Randy Hill of Foxsports.com notes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shaping the Lakers as assistant coach while 18-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum begins ignoring veteran criticism and embracing his role.
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Royals honor Sweeney third time as top player
Kansas City Royals first baseman Mike Sweeney named team player of the year for the third time by the local Baseball Writers Association of America chapter. He led the club in hitting doubles and home runs despite missing 40 games and hit .300 with 39 doubles and 21 homers.
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Maddux Earns 15th Gold Glove in NL History
Greg Maddux of the Cubs captured his 15th Gold Glove, second straight and 15th in 16 seasons, tying the NL record for Gold Gloves while Jim Kaat and Brooks Robinson hold the AL/NL pace. Omar Vizquel earned his 10th, Andruw Jones and Jim Edmonds added eighth straight, Mike Matheny his fourth, Luis Castillo his third, Mike Lowell his first, Derrek Lee his second, and Bobby Abreu his first.
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Reds owner Lindner to sell controlling interest
Carl Lindner agreed to sell the controlling stake in the Cincinnati Reds to a local group led by Robert Castellini. The sale keeps the franchise in local hands, following a turbulent era after the family sold to Marge Schott in the 1980s. The Reds won the 1990 World Series but were marred by Schott’s offensive remarks.
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Umpire Tax Proposal Fueled by Playoff Calls
Jefferson City lawmaker Rep. Jeff Roorda, a Cardinals fan, suggests taxing umpires and referees under Missouri's athlete and entertainer tax. The proposal would extend the tax to out of state officials who earn money in Missouri during events like baseball games and concerts, citing disputed calls in the Cardinals' playoff loss to the Astros.
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Earnhardt among IM Sports Hall of Fame class inductees
The late Dale Earnhardt a seven time NASCAR champion leads a class headed for induction to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame with team owner Jack Roush NASCAR ace Harry Gant racing pioneer Janet Guthrie and racing executive H A Humpy Wheeler joining the group set for induction April 27 in Talladega ASA events report Earnhardt tops charts in later years.
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Harbaugh Arrested For Drunken Driving In Encinitas
University of San Diego football coach Jim Harbaugh was arrested early Sunday after a stop sign violation led to a drunken driving charge. He was released after about seven hours at Vista Detention Facility and must appear in December. He apologized, saying he is embarrassed and focused on his players and setting a good example.
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Roddick Advances to Paris Masters Third Round
Top seed Andy Roddick defeated Taylor Dent 6 4, 6 7 (2), 7 5 to reach the Paris Masters third round. The all American clash featured two big servers, with Dent firing four aces in his opening service games.
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PGA Tour plans to redefine its season
The PGA Tour aims to crown a season champ via a FedEx Cup style points race from January to August, ending with three playoff events and a Tour Championship in September. Key stops include Barclays Classic, Deutsche Bank Championship, and the Western Open as potential lead-ins, with several issues still to settle.
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