Tyson tops Forbes 1996 highest paid list with 75 million
Three fights in 1996 propelled Mike Tyson to the top of Forbes Super 40 as the world’s richest athlete earning 75 million. Michael Schumacher rose to No 3 with 25 million, Shaquille O’Neal climbed to No 4 at 24.4 million, and Emmitt Smith led football earners at 16.5 million, 13 million from Dallas.
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Seminoles rise to No 1 as SU tumbles to 22 in polls
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden praised their gradual improvement after beating Florida 24-21 to supplant the Gators at No 1 in the AP Top 25. Arizona State and Nebraska leap ahead while Syracuse falls to No 22. Ohio State climbs to No 3 with BYU, Colorado, Penn State and Tennessee next in line. Notre Dame drops to No 18 after overtime loss to Southern Cal. Virginia Tech rises to No 11 following a win over Virginia. Nebraska and Colorado stumble from recent losses.
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All-Americans named by FWAA for 1996 football
The FWAA All-America team announced Sunday includes Arizona State quarterback Jake Phamimer and Iowa State running back Troy Davis in the backfield. Texas Tech’s Byron Hanspard and Florida State’s Warrick Dunn are listed at back, with Wyoming’s Marcus Harris and Florida’s Reidel Anthony as receivers. North Carolina freshman Drew Bly is the lone newcomer, joined by Kansas State corner Chris Canty and Northwestern linebacker Pat Fitzgerald. Also highlighted are Texas lineman Dan Neil and Ohio State lineman Orlando Pace returning from 1995, with Florida State ends Bernard Wilson and Pete Boulware, Nebraska lineman Grant Wistrom, and Arizona State end Derrick Rodgers on defense.
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Olajuwon OK After Arrhythmia. Rockets Star Not in Immediate Danger
Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon, 33, was hospitalized after a second arrhythmia in 12 days but doctors say his heart is normal and the condition is not career or life threatening. He played 39 minutes against Washington, scoring 34 and grabbing 17, then felt “a little funny” afterward. doctors will monitor rhythm and may use a defibrillator if needed. Olajuwon has a history of heart rhythm issues and anemia, with past hospitalizations and treatments noted.
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Roosevelt-Yonkers wins state title over RFA in Dome
Roosevelt-Yonkers defeated Rome Free Academy 27-14 in Carrier Dome to claim the state Class AA football championship. Injured fullback Dave Goldberg sparked a second-half surge as Roosevelt converted two RFA interceptions into touchdowns. RFA, 11-2, saw turnovers and penalties derail its bid for a first state title. Rome Free Academy, Central New York’s representative, falls short in a hard-fought finale.
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Colts Win In Overtime On Blanchard Field Goal
Indianapolis edged Buffalo 13 10 in overtime as Cary Blanchard connected on a 49 yard kick eight minutes into OT after missing two earlier attempts. The Colts improved to 7 6 and kept slim playoff hopes alive while Buffalo without Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas fell from playoff contention.
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Syracuse bowls fate unsettled after Miami loss
Syracuse University coach Paul Pasqualoni faced questions after a 38 31 defeat by Miami that cost the Orange a likely Alliance Bowl bid and altered their Big East title prospects. Virginia Tech and Miami share the regular-season crown, with the Hokies likely headed for the Orange Bowl and West Virginia for a Gator or Carquest berth.
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