Walter Payton’s 275 rushing yards sparks 10-7 Bears win
In 1977 Walter Payton rushes for an NFL record 275 yards as the Chicago Bears edge the Minnesota Vikings 10-7. The day also features 1983 Bartkowski’s 42 yard desperation heave to Billy Johnson for a 28-24 Falcons win over the 49ers and 1997 A C Green’s 907th consecutive game in the Mavericks’ 101-97 loss to the Warriors.
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O'Neal insult after Pacers loss to Hornets
Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal said on court that the team "we shouldn't even get paid for this game" after Indiana fell 122 90 to the Charlotte Hornets. The remark came following a lopsided defeat by the second year franchise.
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Newman Takes Ford 300 as Truex Clinches Busch Title
Ryan Newman wins the Ford 300 at Homestead Miami Speedway edging Biffle for the victory while Martin Truex Jr. clinches his second straight NASCAR Busch Series title after a dramatic season. Truex overcame setbacks including a backup car and vibration to finish seventh, securing a 68 point margin over Clint Bowyer. Edwards earns the Cup pole at Homestead as the Chase format draws tweaks from NASCAR chair Brian France.
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Musgrave claims first NASCAR Truck title at Homestead
Ted Musgrave finished 20th in the Ford 200 at Homestead on Saturday to clinch his first NASCAR Truck Series championship by edging Dennis Setzer. Todd Bodine won the race, his third straight victory, and ended third in the final standings 73 points behind Musgrave.
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Wales leads World Cup with 11 under best-ball 61
Bradley Dredge and Stephen Dodd of Wales shot an 11-under 61 in best ball to open a two-stroke lead over England and Sweden. England pair David Howell and Luke Donald and Sweden duo Henrik Stenson and Niclas Fasth were tied for second after carding 63s for a 25-under 191 total.
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Federer, Nalbandian reach year end final in Shanghai
Roger Federer crushed Gaston Gaudio 6 0 6 0 to reach his third straight Tennis Masters Cup final in Shanghai. He will face Argentina's David Nalbandian, who beat Nikolay Davydenko 6 0 7 5 in the other semifinal.
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Commentary on women in NBA leadership roles and hiring gaps
Veteran NBA writer examines why women rarely reach on court or front office power in basketball. He notes executives, trainers, and media staff already held by women while top decision roles remain male dominated, with figures like Dumars and Vandeweghe weighing in on the barriers and competition.
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