Twoday Sports History Highlights From 1968 to 2005
Highlights include Tommie Smith and John Carlos 1968 Olympics black power salutes leading to lifetime IOC bans, 1977 Broncos intercepting seven Ken Stabler passes en route to a 30-7 win, 1987 Tyson beating Tyrell Biggs in seven, 2003 Boone pennant clinching homer in ALCS Game 7, and 2005 White Sox beating Angels 6-3 to win the ALCS ending a 46-year pennant drought.
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Tommie Smith
John Carlos
IOC
Denver Broncos
Ken Stabler
Oakland Raiders
Mike Tyson
Tyrell Biggs
Atlantic City
Aaron Boone
New York
Boston
Chicago White Sox
Jose Contreras
Los Angeles Angels
Fallon quotes Obama inviting House over for White House basketball
NBC host Jimmy Fallon quotes President Obama saying he invited House members to play basketball at the White House. The remark underscores a light moment about congressional outreach and presidential hospitality.
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NBC
Jimmy Fallon
Barack Obama
White House
Limbaugh blasts critics over Rams bid fallout
Rush Limbaugh accused NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson of fueling his removal from a St. Louis Rams bid The incident follows NFL leaders expressing concern about his involvement and Dave Checketts confirming the departure. He labeled the move as political leverage tied to Obama era policies and urged a broader media response.
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Rush Limbaugh
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DeMaurice Smith
al Sharpton
Jesse Jackson
St. Louis Rams
Limbaugh
St. Louis Blues
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Checketts
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Colts
Jim Irsay
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Barack Obama
Blues
Players’ Association
Bill Belichick
Cavaliers players test positive for Influenza A in Ohio
NBA report says LeBron James Darnell Jackson and Cody Karl have Influenza A and are treated as if with H1N1. Cavaliers proactive in care as they travel to Texas for games in San Antonio and Dallas while awaiting full test results. Las Vegas: Pernice Jr. shoots 62 to share first round lead with Matteson and Levin at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Heintz and Laird one behind with Furyk tied.
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Independence
Ohio
LeBron James
Darnell Jackson
Cody Karl
Cavaliers
Texas
Cavs
San Antonio
Dallas
Las Vegas
Tom Pernice Jr
Troy Matteson
Spencer Levin
Justin
Molinari Leads Portu gal Masters After 9 Under 63
Francesco Molinari fired an eagle and eight birdies in round one in Vilamoura to lead the Portugal Masters at 9 under. Alastair Forsyth Justin Rose and Charl Schwartzel shared second place while Lee Westwood was part of a six player group one shot behind.
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Vilamoura
Portugal
Francesco Molinari
Alastair Forsyth
Justin Rose
Charl Schwartzel
Lee Westwood
Raiders Home Game Blacked Out in Oakland
The Oakland Raiders will not broadcast their Sunday home game against the Philadelphia Eagles locally due to a late sellout miss. This marks the second blackout in three home games for Oakland this season.
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Oakland
Calif
Bay Area
Michael Vick
Oakland Raiders
In Defense of Animals
Oakland Coliseum
Vick
Philadelphia Eagles
NFL
Alameda
Tulsa group to seek WNBA franchise purchase
Tulsa Pro Hoops LLC led by Bill Cameron will formally apply to buy a WNBA team. The investors expect a league decision by the end of October after gaining new supporters in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Tulsa
Okla
WNBA
Bill Cameron
Tulsa Pro Hoops LLC
Nadal Djokovic reach Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
In Shanghai Nadal and Djokovic advanced in straight sets. Nadal beat Tommy Robredo 6-1 6-4, eyeing his first title since Rome. Djokovic defeated Rainer Schuettler 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals. In Linz Pennetta kept her WTA Championships bid alive by defeating Groenefeld 6-3 4-6 6-2 to reach Generali Ladies quarterfinals.
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Shanghai
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Nadal
Tommy Robredo
Djokovic
Rainer Schuettler
Linz
Austria
Flavia Pennetta
Anna-Lena Groenefeld
Germany
Yankees Lose in Seventh In NLCS Game Two
Angels blank Dodgers as caps LA host the game two in the National League Championship Series. Yankees face the ALCS after clinching home advantage with strong offense.
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NY Yankees
LA Angels
LA Dodgers
Philadelphia
Tribune Media Services, Inc
Checketts backs away from Limbaugh Rams bid
Bernie Miklasz notes Dave Checketts abandoned plans to partner with Rush Limbaugh on buying the St. Louis Rams amid a fierce political culture clash. The columnist argues Checketts acted prudently, preferring stability for the franchise and avoiding divisive controversy while aiming to revive and keep the Rams in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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