2day in Sports History highlights several decades of games
The entry lists events from 1905 Willie Anderson winning the U S Open over Alex Smith to 1984 Willie Totten throwing for 526 yards in a Jackson State rout with Jerry Rice at 285 receiving yards. It also notes 1927 Gene Tunney defeating Jack Dempsey at Soldier Field, a 1974 first NFL overtime tie, and 1887 NFL Players Assn strike after a Jets game.
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Hamm on WUSA collapse ends league’s era of play
Mia Hamm laments the end of the Women’s United Soccer Association describing this week as the league’s demise after years of effort from players and teams. The comment underscores a long investment by athletes, staff, and fans amid the abrupt shutdown.
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Hamm Leads US to 3-1 Win Over Sweden in Cup Opener
Mia Hamm set up three goals as the United States defeated Sweden 3-1 to start the world championship defense. Cindy Parlow and Shannon Boxx scored, with Boxx later netting on Hamm’s corner. Brandi Chastain broke her foot and will miss the first round.
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Valverde wins 15th stage of Tour of Spain at Sierra de la Pandera
Spain's Alejandro Valverde claimed victory in the 15th stage from Valdepenas to Sierra de la Pandera in 4 hours 20 minutes 39 seconds. Felix Cardenas finished second with the same time, while Roberto Heras of the U.S. Postal Service team took third place and moved to third overall.
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Newman Wins Dover MBNA 400 With New Rule Benefit
Ryan Newman held off Jeremy Mayfield to win the MBNA America 400 at Dover International Speedway after NASCAR banned racing back to the flag stand under caution. Newman reclaimed a lap via the new rule for highest-scored car not on the lead lap, then stretched fuel mileage to the finish for his seventh win of the season. Series leader Matt Kenseth finished ninth, expanding his points lead to 436 over Kevin Harvick after 28 of 36 races.
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