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Haskins, Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies
The Associated PressDon Haskins, credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday. He was 78. Texas-El Paso spokesman Jeff Darby said the Hall of Fame...Tags: Retirement, Antonio Davis, Racism, Tim Hardaway, John Thompson
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The sports world in 60 seconds
College basketball Hall of Fame coach Haskins dies at 78 Don Haskins, credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died. He was 78. Texas-El...Tags: Personal Service, Antonio Davis, Paul Byrd, Major League Baseball, Tim Hardaway
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Coach used historic lineup
Associated PressEL PASO, Texas — Don Haskins, credited with helping break color barriers in college sports when he used five black starters to win the 1966 national basketball championship for Texas Western, died Sunday. He was 78. Texas-El Paso spokesman Jeff...Tags: John Thompson, Chicago Bulls, Antonio Davis, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Tim Hardaway
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Anthony home with tale of gold
Carmelo Anthony cupped his hands over his ears for protection but allowed his baby face to break into a giddy grin as the shrieks of congratulation cascaded over him. "Melo, Melo, Melo," hundreds of elementary schoolers shouted as Anthony strode into his...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Punishment, Awards and Prizes, Denver Nuggets
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A Closer Look At The Fenway Sellout Streak
Streak Stats (455 Games) Began: May 15, 2003 (Red Sox 14, Rangers 3) Red Sox record: 296-159 (.651) Batting average: .297 (4,627-for-15,587) Runs: 2,724 Home runs: 529 ERA: 4.24 Pitches thrown by Red Sox: 66,774 Attendance: 16,298,530 Longest...Tags: National Hockey League, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball
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Allan Houston's coming back as a New York Knick?
Allan Houston's plans at a second comeback attempt might happen again with the Knicks. The 37-year-old former All-Star shooting guard has been working out and playing all summer and, according to multiple sources, Houston has spoken recently with...Tags: Nike Incorporated, Allan Houston, New York Knicks
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Pistons' Davidson among Hall of Fame inductees
Associated Press WriterHakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show. Others in the class, which also included former Detroit Piston Adrian...Tags: Miami Heat, Colleges and Universities, Detroit Pistons, Hakeem Olajuwon, ESPN
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Ewing cites kinship with Dem Bums
alan.hahn@newsday.comPatrick Ewing leaned back in his folding chair and took a very familiar position surrounded by microphones, notepads and an endless barrage of questions. The only thing missing were the usual bags of ice strapped to his knees and the bucket of ice water...Tags: Pat Riley, New York Knicks, Major League Baseball, Patrick Ewing, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Riley regrets '94 Finals, faxed exit
alan.hahn@newsday.comOn a long-awaited day to celebrate his eminence as an NBA coach, Pat Riley took a moment to acknowledge two haunting laments: his distasteful departure from New York and the inability to help Patrick Ewing get a championship ring. "It bothers me, yeah,...Tags: Pat Riley, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Patrick Ewing, Houston Rockets
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Home field for ex-champ in strong man contest
Associated Press WriterPhil Pfister's outdoor playground behind a grocery store consists of spare tires, rust-tinged barbells, a car with busted windows and other weighty objects. A barbed-wire fence protects what looks like a miniature junkyard, where the 2006 world's...Tags: Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Mail Order Industry, Transportation, CBS Corp., Anaheim
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After 50 years, comic strip still tackling issues
IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWSA mythic coach marks his 50th anniversary Monday. If you haven't paid him a visit in a while, this might be a fine time. Gil Thorp, coach and athletic director for the Milford Mudlarks, made his debut on the comics pages of America's newspapers on Sept....Tags: LeBron James, Cartoons
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Upon further review, Tyrod's back
Rewinding the week that was, in which Virginia Tech did a complete 180 with Tyrod Taylor (no doubt fearing 180 interceptions by Sean Glennon), Major League Baseball had its first replay challenge (which upheld a completely meaningless home run), and...Tags: Virginia Tech, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Al Gore
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