2001 Sports Odyssey Shaped By Losses Gains and Resolve
A year of dramatic sports moments and global events, from Armstrong’s Tour de France win and Woods Masters triumphs to Earnhardt's death and Stringer and Wheeler passings. The season saw dynasties challenged, scandals probed, and national unity forged in stadiums and streets after September 11.
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Sports return with patriotic tone after 9/11 tragedy
After the Sept 11 attacks sports regain importance as national recovery symbol. Foley and others reflect on perspective while games resume amid heightened security. Jets, Giants, Yankees scenes inspire unity. fans honor heroes as stadiums echo God Bless America.
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