2day in Sports History 1932 1944 1994 1995 roundup
Historical sports notes recap key moments across years: Ellsworth Vines wins the 1932 U S championships over Henri Cochet in three sets. 1944 Frank Parker defeats Bill Talbert for the title while Pauline Betz earns her third straight women’s crown. 1994 Terry Dean ties NCAA record with seven first-half TD passes as Florida dominates New Mexico State. Miami’s 56 0 win over Georgia Southern extends home victory streak to 58. 1995 Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars suffer first NFL losses in their debut seasons.
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Chiefs coach comments on rookie Sims held out
Kansas City Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil criticizes rookie Ryan Sims for holding out during the preseason, noting the controversy and expectations around his conditioning and readiness to play. The remark underscores the team's reaction to the holdout and the agenda for the upcoming season.
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Sampras advances to U S Open fourth round in rain disrupted night
Pete Sampras defeated Greg Rusedski 7 6 4 6 7 6 3 6 4 in a rain delayed match to reach the U S Open fourth round. Sampras, h eaded by 81 winners, noted the crowd fueled his late surge as organizers scrambled to fit in matches after days of delays.
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Vikings back Lewis Kelly after wife's death in Minnesota
Kansas City and Seattle moves highlight a busy pro football day with roster tweaks and expectations. Lewis Kelly returns to practice for Minnesota after Rakira Kelly died from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Greg Biekert signs with Minnesota to start at middle linebacker, and Tim Seder joins the Vikings. Tony Gonzalez shines in California while Tony Sims misses practice. In Seattle, Mark Rypien is waived and Dave Dickenson joins as No. 3 quarterback as Matt Hasselbeck prepares to start. David Carr aims for Houston opener after knee sprain. In college, Missouri Brad Smith and Quentin Griffin earn Big 12 offense honors as Texas Derrick Johnson and Nebraska DeJuan Grace claim defense and special-teams awards. Virginia Tech QB Grant Noel undergoes knee surgery, Bryan Randall to start, and Brandon Hall memorial services planned in Minnesota with a patch planned for the Sept. 14 game.
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Miami Clinches No. 1 In AP Top 25 After Florida A&M Win
Miami jumps to sole first with 34 first place votes, Oklahoma second with 21. Texas stays third as Tennessee Florida State Florida remain in top six. Michigan roars to No. 7 after a late win over Washington while Washington falls to No. 14. Colorado and LSU drop 10 spots.
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French probe ends into Armstrong team doping claims
A 21 month inquiry into the U S Postal Service cycling team found no evidence of banned substances in the 2000 Tour de France. Lance Armstrong, who won that year and the 2000 title, said the case never existed and criticized the process. He has denied doping and never failed a test.
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Pierce leads United States past Russia in World Championship win
Paul Pierce poured in 27 points including seven straight at one stretch to lift the United States to a 106 82 victory over Russia in Indianapolis. Reggie Miller debuted late providing a key three pointer as the U S squad stretched its undefeated run to four games and Pierce topped all scorers once again in the event.
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