Notable 2day in Sports History Highlights
1959 Elgin Baylor scores 64 for the Minneapolis Lakers against Boston. 1970 Tom Dempsey kicks a 63 yard NFL record field goal to lift New Orleans over Detroit. 1980 Dave Wilson throws 621 yards for Illinois in a 49-42 win over Ohio State. 1987 Cardinals rally from 28-3 to edge Buccaneers 31-28 with Lomax three TD passes and Noga recovery. 2003 John Gagliardi becomes college football career wins leader with 409 at St. John’s after beating Bethel 29-26.
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Chiefs brace for Johnson injury and reshuffle behind him
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said there is no confirmation of a broken foot for Larry Johnson amid reports he broke his right foot and misses the year. Kansas City plans to rely on Priest Holmes and rookie Kolby Smith as Eddie Kennison prepares to return. Johnson rushed for over 1,750 yards in two seasons and has scored KC’s last 36 rushing touchdowns.
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Olympic Bible ban tale ends in clarification
The USOC said Olympic officials will not restrict Bibles entering the Beijing village after a Vatican report about a prohibited items list. IOC chief Rogge announced that clean athletes will receive medals relinquished by Marion Jones, potentially affecting Thanou's 100 meter gold from 2000.
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Quote frames Torre choice between Yankees and Dodgers
Comedian David Letterman quips that readers might prefer earthquakes and wildfires to George Steinbrenner as Joe Torre declines a Yankees contract and accepts the Dodgers manager role. The remark aligns with sports drama and managerial career shifts in baseball.
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Nomar Rule Could Speed Up Baseball Says Sullivan
Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan argues MLB should limit batter box exits and mound visits to speed games. He cites long playoff sleepovers, recalls 1970s pacing, and urges rules: one box exit per at bat and one catcher mound visit per inning. He supports Nomar Garciaparra staying in the box to restore rhythm.
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