Florida A&M Fall Superseded By Gators Demonstration
Florida Florida A&M faced a decisive defeat as the Gators dominated on the court. The game highlighted Florida's scoring depth with key contributions from multiple players. No. 8 Florida extended their strong season run and showcased dominance in the matchup.
Spain earns Davis Cup after 79-year wait in dramatic finale
Ferrero defeated Hewitt 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-4 to seal a 3-1 lead as Spain clinched its first Davis Cup title. King Juan Carlos joined the celebration in Barcelona while Australia faced a final setback in the best of five series.
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Local sports contact and editorial staff list
Contact details for Gaston Gazette sports desk are provided. Names include Derrick Moss assistant editors Brit Fryer Bryan Hanks Phillip Gardner Monte Dutton Steve Reed Richard Walker and page editor M J Goad. Email and web address appear for department outreach.
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Weinke wins Heisman as Sooners face Seminoles in Orange Bowl
Florida State's Chris Weinke edges Oklahoma's Josh Heupel by 76 points to win the Heisman, setting up a national title showdown with No. 1 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. Weinke, 28, becomes the oldest winner, while Heupel animates a potential perfect season and title bid for the Sooners. Purdue's Drew Brees and TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson trail in voting.
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Weinke’s early dream and baseball roots tied to baseball stars
Long before winning the Heisman Chris Weinke pursued professional baseball, drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1990 with a 375000 signing bonus. He rose to Triple-A and earned a 1993 Class A Florida State League All Star honor before shifting to football. He recalled watching Michael Jordan’s first major league hit and completing a rare triple play in 1996.
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UConn Captures First Soccer Crown Since 1981
Connecticut dominates Creighton 2 0 to claim the NCAA men’s soccer title. Chris Gbandi, who wore the Superman undershirt after his 16th minute free kick, capped UConn’s second national title and avenged last year’s semifinal loss.
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Woods and Duval Win World Cup for U.S.
Tiger Woods and David Duval clinched the World Cup of Golf for the United States with a three shot victory in Argentina. Duval carried the team at times with long drives and precise putting, while Woods sank a crucial 40-foot birdie to cushion the lead. The duo finished 34 under 254, securing the 23rd U.S. title in 46 World Cups and a $1 million prize.
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