Notable Sports Milestones From 1990 1998 and 2003
Evander Holyfield stops Buster Douglas in Las Vegas to claim undisputed heavyweight title in 1990. In 1998 Jerry Rice extends consecutive games with a reception streak to 184, a mark surpassing Art Monk. Also in 1998 Jason Elam kicks a 63 yard field goal to tie Tom Dempsey’s NFL record. In 2003 Josh Beckett shuts out the Yankees to give Florida a World Series win and earns MVP honors.
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Pitt Beats Boston College In 20 17 Victory
After a 20-17 win over Boston College in Pittsburgh on October 16, offensive tackle Rob Pettiti blasts BC as “garbage” while Pitt asserts dominance and claims they have their pride intact.
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KU Basketball and Football Editors Email Contacts
Sports editors Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock and staff at Kansas cover KU men's basketball and KU football. Newsroom emails list Gary Bedore Ryan Wood and other sports desk contacts for queries and assignments.
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Johnson Dominates Martinsville as Busch Nears Championship
Jimmie Johnson clinched his season high sixth win at Martinsville Speedway amid news of Hendrick Motorsports plane crash killing 10. Kurt Busch moved within reach of the Nextel Cup as Jeff Gordon struggled and Johnson led late before Busch narrowed the gap in the playoff chase.
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Totmianina Released After Skate America Concussion
World champion Tatiana Totmianina was released from the hospital Sunday, a day after a concussion from a fall during the Skate America free skating program. She fell Saturday while partner Maxim Marinin performed a one handed gift maneuver.
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Hendrick plane crash kills 10 near Martinsville
A Hendrick Motorsports Beech 200 crashed en route to a NASCAR Subway 500 race in Martinsville Virginia, killing all 10 aboard including Rick Hendrick's son Ricky and his brother John. The crew featured team chief Randy Dorton, pilot Scott Lathram, and others. Investigators from NTSB were en route as fog and rain hampered the site.
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