Notable NBA and NFL milestones from 1960s to 2004
In 1960 Elgin Baylor scored 71 points for the Lakers in a 123 to 108 win over the Knicks. In 1964 Len Dawson fumbled seven times in a 28 to 14 loss to the Chargers. In 1975 Tony Dorsett rushed for 303 yards and a TD in a 34 to 20 win over Notre Dame. In 1998 Brett Favre became the second fastest to 200 TD passes and 25,000 yards in a 37 to 3 rout of the Giants. In 2004 Barry Bonds won his seventh NL MVP, oldest to win in a major North American league.
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New York Giants
Barry Bonds
Jay Leno on height weight and vision limits in sports career
Comedian Jay Leno recalls his youth when a pro sports career seemed possible only if he matched certain traits. He notes being six feet tall, 190 pounds, and 20-20 vision led him to abandon dreams of basketball football or refereeing.
Field Conditions and Contact Numbers Listed for Local Parks and Teams
A compiled listing provides phone numbers for City Parks and Recreation KU ticket office and several teams including KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals and Kansas Speedway. It references adult and youth field conditions and mentions a Kansas City area web address.
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Webb Captures NL Cy Young In Open Vote Race
New York Brandon Webb of the Diamondbacks edged Trevor Hoffman for the NL Cy Young, earning 15 of 32 first place votes and 103 points. Hoffman drew 12 first place votes and 77 points, with Carpenter and Oswalt also among top finishers. Webb went 16-8 with a 3.10 ERA and made his first All-Star team. The Oakland Athletics outlined plans to move to Fremont, building a 30,000 to 34,000 seat stadium with Cisco Systems, targeting a 2011 opening.
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Patriots Begin Installing New Turf at Foxboro Field
The New England Patriots started laying a synthetic field surface in Foxborough to be ready for the home game on November 26 against Chicago. In Coral Gables, Miami quarterback Kyle Wright underwent surgery on his broken right thumb and Hurricanes coach Larry Coker said Wright, a two year starter, is not expected to return this season even if Miami earns a bowl bid.
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Bosox win Matsuzaka bid as OSU adds fourth recruit
In Naptes Florida the Boston Red Sox prevail with a 51.1 million bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka, giving them 30 days to finalize a contract after Seibu Lions accept the high bid. In Stillwater Oklahoma State signs 6 foot 11 forward Brahima Thomas, completing their 2007 recruiting class with James Anderson Nick Sidorakis and Martavius Adams.
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Federer rallies past Roddick at Tennis Masters Cup
Roger Federer saved three match points in a second-set tiebreaker to defeat Andy Roddick 4-6 7-6 6-4 at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai. The top-ranked player extended his round-robin winning streak to 14.
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Andy Roddick
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Biggest Game in OSU History Sparks Calm Hope Amid Fear
In Columbus the 103rd edition of The Game stirs excitement and concern as city leaders police and students urge civility while bracing for potential unrest. Local officials pledge robust security to keep celebrations off streets and limit disruptions during the Ohio State–Michigan showdown.
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