Two Day Sports History Highlights From 1970s to 2001
Highlights include Walter Payton rushing 275 yards in 1977 as the Bears edge the Vikings 10-7. In 1994 NC women’s soccer tops Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive title, with Venturini and teammates scoring. 1997 A C Green extends NBA record to 907 games in Mavericks loss to Warriors. 1999 LaDainian Tomlinson sets NCAA Division I rushing mark with 406 yards and six TDs for TCU vs UTEP. 2001 Ball State defeats UCLA 91-73 in Maui Invitational semifinals after beating Kansas in opening round.
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A-Rod wins third MVP in MLB season run
Alex Rodriguez claimed a third American League MVP with 26 first place votes and 382 points, praising the accomplishment despite no World Series ring. The Detroit game saw Magglio Ordonez fall short in voting as Rodriguez highlighted his unlikely road back to New York.
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Simpson quotes rely on jury system in hotel robbery case
OJ Simpson faces trial in Las Vegas over a hotel robbery. He states he relies on the jury system, reflecting on proceedings and anticipated courtroom dynamics.
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Angels trade Cabrera to White Sox for Garland
The Los Angeles Angels sent Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Jon Garland. Cabrera batted .301 with eight homers, 86 RBIs and 101 runs this season and led AL shortstops in fielding percentage. Garland went 10-13 with a 4.23 ERA in 32 starts.
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