Pac-12 in 2013 eyes top spot as USC coach departs
A preview of the Pac-12 2013 season highlights Oregon and Stanford as top contenders after strong bowl wins. Oregon, under new coach Mark Helfrich, and Stanford, led by David Shaw, prepare for big tests including a November showdown at Stanford Stadium.
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ACC Expands as Syracuse and Pittsburgh Join the League
The ACC adds Syracuse and Pittsburgh to reach 14 teams in a move aimed at boosting status. Clemson enters as the preseason favorite with quarterback Tash Boyd and a schedule highlighted by SEC opponents as the conference seeks national relevance.
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Manning says age is just a number for comeback season
Peyton Manning, 37, says he feels young amid 22 year olds in the league and embraces learning with a new offensive coordinator Adam Gase and quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp. He credits constant training and rehab, keeps up with Wes Welker, and boasts improved throwing as he aims for another strong season under John Elway’s tenure.
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NBA Schedule Sets Heat Bulls Opener and LA Showdowns
The NBA 2013-14 schedule reveals the Heat open title defense against the Bulls on Oct. 29 with Derrick Rose expected back. An all-Los Angeles doubleheader follows as the Lakers debut without Dwight Howard and the Clippers host their first game under Doc Rivers. A LeBron James Kobe Bryant Christmas duel is possible.
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Notable sports milestones across 1907 to 2004
Highlights capture Walter Johnson’s 1907 win for the Washington Senators against the Cleveland Indians, Bion Shively’s 1952 Hambletonian heat, Hal Sutton’s 1983 PGA win over Nicklaus, Grete Waitz’s 1983 world championship marathon, MLB labor talks in 1985, Sergei Bubka’s 1992 pole vault miss, Carolyn Hill’s LPGA breakthrough in 1994, Wade Boggs’ 1999 3000th hit, and Greg Maddux’s 2004 300th win for Chicago against San Francisco.
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