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The University of Connecticut's basketball programs have achieved remarkable success despite being located in a small town. Coaches Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley credit their success to recruiting players who are dedicated to basketball and willing to put in the effort. Auriemma emphasizes the importance of finding players who align with the program's culture and values. The article highlights the accomplishments of UConn's women's team, which has won 11 national championships since 1995, and the men's team, which has won six championships. The program's focus on teamwork and hard work, rather than luxurious amenities, has contributed to their impressive track record. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Sports Illustrated highlights Jessica Berman as the Sports Illustrated 2024 Innovator of the Year for her role as NWSL Commissioner. Berman's leadership has led to record growth and investment in the league, with bold decisions prioritizing players' interests. Under her guidance, the NWSL has seen significant advancements, including a landmark media deal, increased attendance, and the elimination of the player draft in favor of full free agency. Berman's efforts have fostered trust and enthusiasm among players, marking a new chapter for the league's future. [Extracted from the article]

Paul Skenes, a 22-year-old rookie pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is bringing back the excitement of starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. In a time when teams rely more on relievers, Skenes stands out with his impressive performances on the mound. He has an undefeated record in his first eight starts and has become a major draw for fans, increasing attendance at Pirates' home games. While Skenes may not reach the level of Fernando Valenzuela's popularity, he is the most exciting rookie pitcher since Stephen Strasburg in 2010. Despite concerns about his delivery and the strain on his elbow, Skenes continues to captivate the baseball world with his performances. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Sports Illustrated discusses the rarity of marquee starting pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) and highlights the emergence of Paul Skenes, a 22-year-old rookie for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as a potential game-changer. Skenes possesses the qualities of a classic starting pitcher, including size, velocity, and an impressive record. His performances have drawn significant attention and increased attendance at Pirates' home games. The article also explores the decline of starting pitchers in the sport and the efforts of MLB officials to restore their prominence through rule changes and discussions with experts. However, Skenes' workload and potential injury risks are closely monitored due to his unique delivery and high velocity. Overall, Skenes' rise in the league has generated excitement and anticipation among baseball fans. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges that the U.S. swimming team will face at the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. The dominant U.S. team is facing pressure as the talent gap narrows and other countries, such as France and Canada, produce top swimmers. The article highlights the importance of Caeleb Dressel's return to form and the need for a new generation of male swimmers to step up. It also discusses the rivalry between the U.S. and Australian women's teams and the emergence of young talents like Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh. Additionally, it mentions the success of international swimmers who train in the U.S. but compete for their home countries. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the groundbreaking achievement of the Crispus Attucks High School basketball team in the 1950s. Led by Oscar Robertson, the team became the first all-Black team to win the state championship in Indiana. The article acknowledges the racial discrimination and challenges they faced, as well as the anticipation and unease surrounding their potential victory. Despite these obstacles, the Attucks team emerged triumphant, paving the way for greater recognition and opportunities for African American athletes. [Extracted from the article]

Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese baseball player, is known for his exceptional skills as both a pitcher and a hitter. He has shattered expectations in the sport and disrupted its star-driven economics. Ohtani recently donated 60,000 baseball gloves to elementary schools in Japan, showcasing his desire to give back. He is beloved and admired for his talent, popularity, and humility, and has become one of the richest athletes in the world. Ohtani's success extends beyond the baseball field, as he continues to inspire and connect with fans through his actions and generosity. [Extracted from the article]

Novak Djokovic, a Serbian tennis player, is widely regarded as the greatest of all time in the sport. He holds the record for the most major titles in tennis history and has achieved significant success in other tournaments as well. Djokovic's upbringing in a financially challenging environment and his ability to thrive in hostile environments have contributed to his success. Despite facing tough competition from players like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Djokovic has emerged as the dominant force in tennis. His dedication to his craft, strict diet and lifestyle, and mental toughness have played a crucial role in his achievements. Despite facing challenges and criticism, Djokovic remains motivated and continues to excel in the tennis world. [Extracted from the article]

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW The last team to be flattened by the Georgia juggernaut was TCU. Kirby Smart has ripped the ruling scepter of college football from the hands of his former boss, Alabama coach Nick Saban. Provided Smart doesn't burn out or repeat Saban's NFL dalliance, there's no telling how far the Georgia coach can take his once-underachieving alma mater. -> HIGH PRAISE Smart (above) and Georgia dominated TCU in the CFP final last year, and Horned Frogs coach Dykes acknowledged that when game-planning he could not find a weakness in the Bulldogs to exploit. [Extracted from the article]

When Sainz joined Ferrari from McLaren in 2021, he and Leclerc became the youngest pair of drivers the team had ever had. At the Brazilian Grand Prix in November, team principal Mattia Binotto revealed another reason why Ferrari struggled late in the season: The team was forced to stop developing its 2022 car, because it had hit the spending limit under F1's budget cap. Leclerc and Sainz complement each other well, which was evident in qualifying for the French Grand Prix last July, when Sainz allowed Leclerc to slipstream past him. [Extracted from the article]

Ayne Gretzky had been born in the U.S.S.R.? Gretzky is the greatest passer of all time: His NHL record of 1,963 career assists will likely never fall. OFF THE RECORD Had Gretzky been born in Europe, he might have never set his mark of 2,857 NHL points. [Extracted from the article]

MARSHAWN LYNCH Beast Mode Everyone knows Marshawn Lynch's nickname. When the Packers ended his season two weeks later, Lynch walked into the Green Bay locker room to congratulate former college teammate Aaron Rodgers. MEGAN RAPINOE Captain America Megan Rapinoe is impossible to miss on the soccer field. "In 1993, 16 years ago, I bought a Ken Griffey Jr. jersey", said Ichiro when Griffey returned to the Mariners in 2009. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how various sports leagues have been formed in the wake of the implementation of legal sports betting in America and an increase in consumer demand for live sports content, and it mentions the Historical Basketball League which is scheduled to begin in June 2021. According to the article, the Pacific Pro Football league in expected to launch in 2020 in California. The Premier Lacrosse League and the history of sports leagues are assessed.

Over the decades boxing has increased its domestic PPV tally from 11 events in the 1970s and '80s to 27 in the '90s, 46 in the 2000s, 47 in the '10s and 23 (already) this decade. In terms of revenue per minute, a blockbuster PPV fight may be the most lucrative event in sports. The jury is still out on how the boxing PPV and streaming markets will coexist long term. "The sport", says Mark Taffet, former senior VP of HBO Sports and PPV, "is redefining itself.". [Extracted from the article]

A half century later, King, 79, is still firmly rooted in the fight for equality. She was a vital resource and advocate for the USWNT during their pay equity fight, and her Women's Sports Foundation is spearheading the growth of women's sports today. B THIS SUMMER b marks 50 years since the 1973 U.S. Open became the first sporting event in history to offer equal prize money for the men's and women's winners, a momentous step forward that was set off by King's emphatic call for action a year earlier. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the country of Curaçao and various U.S. cities and towns which the author claims are the best incubators for developing high-performing athletes, and it mentions the connections between Warroad, Minnesota and hockey players T.J. Oshir and Gigi Marvin, as well as information about Indianapolis, Indiana and former and current basketball stars Oscar Robertson and George Hill. Dawsonville, Georgia and Long Beach, California are assessed.

The article discusses the history of frankfurters (hot dogs) in America as of 2017, and it mentions the historic relationship between hot dogs and sports such as baseball, as well as information about patriotism, happiness, and Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest sponsored by the Nathan's Famous Inc. food company. Food service at America's baseball stadiums is examined, along with competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut and the late baseball star George Herman "Babe" Ruth.

The article discusses July 20, 1969, the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon and the day that baseball player Gaylord Perry of the San Francisco Giants hit a home run. On that day in Seattle, Washington, Gaylord's older brother, Minnesota Twins pitcher Jim Perry, threw two shutout innings. Where the Perry's are today is also noted.

The article discusses the history of the relationship between sports and the military in America, and it mentions the author's claim that the U.S. armed forces recognize the value of putting young military officers in professional sports as of 2017. Athletes from the U.S. Military Academy, America's Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy are addressed, including soccer player Joe Greenspan and football players Keenan Reynolds, Chris Swain, and Jamir Tillman.

The article discusses the Chicago Cubs baseball team's championship victory over the Cleveland Indians squad in the 2016 Major League Baseball World Series, and it mentions how this is the first World Series title win since 1908. According to the article, the Cubs' baseball championship win in 2016 puts an end to the longest title drought in American sports history. Relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman and catcher Willson Contreras are mentioned, along with first baseman Anthony Rizzo. The work of team president Theo Epstein and manager Joe Maddon is examined.

The article presents information on the publication's 60 years in the sports reporting business with details on the publication's coverage of sports events. Topics include details on Henry Luce's role in launching "Sports Illustrated," a history of the connections between sports and technology with mention of the transistor radio, and details on the relationship between sports and the U.S. and their influences on each other. Details are also presented on Vincent Scully's role as a sportscaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The article considers the first mixed martial arts competition staged by the organization Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on November 12, 1993. Participants in the event including founder Art Davie and competitors Art Jimmerson, Kevin Rosier and Royce Grazie offer recollections of their experiences of the event. The subsequent careers of those participants are examined.

The article presents information on various topics in sports. Brothers and sisters who have competed against each other in major sports events in history are considered including baseball players Ken and Clete Boyer, tennis players Serena and Venus Williams and skiers Steve and Phil Mahre. A preview is presented of the 2013 World Baseball Classic tournament. Basketball player Tony Parker is considered.

The article focuses on baseball player Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays. A turnaround in Bautista's career is considered in which after several mediocre seasons, he has been the leading home run hitter in the major leagues in 2010-2011. Bautista expresses frustration that he suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs. Examples are presented of athletes who had improvements late in their careers including baseball players Dazzy Vance and Hank Sauer and football player Kurt Warner.

The article focuses on former college basketball coach Beryl Shipley, who was coach of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then known as University of Southwestern Louisiana, in the 1960s and 1970s. Shipley. Two elements of his record as a coach are contrasted, the violations of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules which resulted in his resignation, and his status as the first college coach of a public university in the U.S. South to field a racially integrated team.

The article presents a comparison of the performances on the final nine holes of the Masters golf tournament by golfer Jack Nicklaus in 1986 and golfer Phil Mickelson in 2004, each of whom played the holes well under par in comeback victories in the event. Diagrams are presented offering a shot by shot comparison of the two men's performances on each hole of the Augusta National golf course. It is noted that Nicklaus had 30 strokes on those nine holes while Mickelson had 31.

The article examines sports history, presenting an evaluation of 25 sports teams considered to have been dynasties, teams which dominated their sports by winning multiple championships, often in consecutive seasons. Among the teams considered are the Boston Celtics basketball team from 1956-1969, the Green Bay Packers football team from 1961-1968 and University of Iowa wrestling team from 1975-1986.

The article examines the February 15, 1961 jet transport accident in Belgium that killed all 18 members of the U.S. national figure skating team along with 54 others. The accident's impact on the subsequent history of figure skating in the U.S. is considered. The career of U.S. team coach and crash victim Maribel Owen, considered one of the most influential persons in the sport's history, is discussed.

The article focuses on the PGA Tour golf record for the lowest score in an individual round of 59 shots. It is noted that only five golfers in Tour history have accomplished this feat, making it one of the rarest in sports. However, it is also noted that two of the golfers to shoot 59, Paul Goydos and Stuart Appleby, did so in 2010. The five record-holders discuss their rounds, and their memories are cited as evidence of the changes in the sport since Al Geiberger shot the first 59 in 1977.

The author offers opinions on magazine covers of previous issue of the publication. He cites 32 of the covers as having had a special emotional or artistic impact as sports photography. Among the magazine covers selected by the author are the cover of the June 12, 1972 issue featuring baseball player Dick Allen, a black and white cover photograph of football player Joe Namath for the June 16, 1969 issue and the cover showing the U.S. Olympic hockey team published in the March 3, 2980 issue.

The article discusses the history of the Tour Championship golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The event is traditionally considered the final event of the golf season. A summary is given of the ten tournaments in the event's history evaluated as its most memorable by the publication. The 1999 tournament, won by golfer Tiger Woods, is selected as the most memorable.

The article discusses the 2000 U.S. Open golf tournament, held at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. Tiger Woods won the tournament with a record low score of 12 under par and by a record margin of 15 strokes. Several officials of the tournament that year offer their recollections of Woods' performance.

The article discusses the form of celebratory handshake in sports known as the high five. An incident in which Philadelphia Eagles football team owner Jeffrey Lurie accidentally struck his wife in the face performing a high five is described. The origins of the gesture are examined. Research is cited which indicates that basketball teams which perform high fives and other celebratory gestures at a high rate also tend to be successful.

The article examines physical gestures of celebration in sports, particularly the form of handslap and/or handsjake known as the high five. The gesture is considered to have originated in the 1970s, and several athletes, including basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson, claim to have invented it. Anecdotes of humorous or failed high fives are presented, including when football team owner Jeffrey Luriee attempted to high five his wife and hit her in the face, a moment broadcast on television.

The article examines the history of the baseball park Yankee Stadium. The Stadium will be demolished following the 2008 season as the Yankees move into a new stadium being constructed adjacent to it. Many of the memorable events held at the Stadium are described, which included football games, boxing matches, and appearances by two Popes.

The article focuses on woman golfer Yani Tseng, a 19-year old rookie on the LPGA Tour. Tseng won the 2008 LPGA Championship tournament on June 8, 2008. Her victory over Lorena Ochoa is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of women's golf. The encouragement Ochoa gave Tseng during the tournament's final round is described. INSET: Head Games.

The article focuses on Tony Fitton, a former British weightlifter who was one of the pioneers of the illegal use of anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance. In 1975, Fitton sabotaged a medical experiment on steroids to lead it to conclude they had no athletic effect. He moved to the U.S. in the late 1970s, and conducted a widespread trade in steroids for many notable athletes. Fitton served several short prison terms for drug traffic, but has no guilt about his work.

The article presents an historical retrospective of major sporting moments, players, and events that took place in, or are connected to, Cincinnati, Ohio. The article discusses how in 1915 the Cleveland Indians were established. The Cleveland Indians were named in honor of Louis Sockalexis, a Penobscot Indian who played for Cleveland's original baseball team the Spiders. In 1950, the Cleveland Browns joined the National Football League.

The article offers information on record breakers in the history of sports. On July 17, 1941, baseball player Joe DiMaggio was able to make a 56-game streak and went on to hit safely in 16 more games. During the 1986 season, the Philadelphia Eagles was sacked 104 times. Tennis player Martina Navratilova was able to garner 344 career titles in both singles and doubles.

This article presents the author's memories and thoughts on the evolution of football in America, and the Super Bowl in particular. He feels the sport was ideally suited to the fast-paced consumerism of the post-war years, and of the emerging medium of television. He recalls that it was brash and charismatic Joe Namath who brought the Super Bowl to the level of national obsession.

Hot Take WHY ISN'T EVERY TEST OPEN-BOOK? The NFL banned the QB-coach radio after Browns coach Paul Brown (the team's namesake) successfully pulled it off in the 1950s. PHOTO (COLOR): RED CARD Baseball pants pockets should be used for storing snacks and interesting rocks - not fielding alignment charts. [Extracted from the article]

This article presents a historical review of "Sports Illustrated" magazine's weekly feature "Faces in the Crowd." The feature began with Betsy Cullen, a teenage athlete who appeared in the debut issue of "Sports Illustrated" in August 1954. Praised for her achievements regardless of the fact that she was an amateur athlete, Cullen spawned "Pat on the Back," which later became "Faces in the Crowd." A historical overview of the column is presented.

This article profiles Detroit Red Wings hockey player Steve Yzerman. Yzerman led the Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships during his 22-year career, and is described as a leading figure in hockey history. Yzerman is described as a consummate professional, and one of the greatest leaders in sports history.

Presents a list of the twenty-five most amazing animals in sports history, according to the writers of "Sports Illustrated." View that just because animals do not hold press conferences or sign multimillion dollar contracts does not mean they are not professional athletes; List includes the bull Little Yellow Jacket, the dog King Buck, Miami Dolphin mascot Flipper, and the mascot Handsome Dan.

This article describes the feeling of victory among sports fans and players in Boston, Massachusetts. The New England Patriots football team defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Then the Boston Red Sox baseball team breaking an 86-year-old "curse." After that, Boston experienced a second Patriot win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. The only other town in sports history to secure the World Series Trophy between two consecutive Super Bowl wins was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The article focuses on how sports history might have been changed if several athletes and coaches had made different decisions concerning their careers. Growing up in Marion, Ohio, Judson Webb was a pretty decent American Legion outfielder, good enough that in 1953 he fielded an offer of $90 a month to play Class D ball. But he had another option. Webb, a philosophy professor at Boston University, gets paid to mull over the multiplicity of life's roads not taken. Webb's own fate is a mere byway in the maze of paths that vein the Rand McNally of sports. Much more momentous turns in sports history have involved decisions--apparently incidental at the time, but fateful in the long run. People mentioned include Vince Lombardi, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Johnny Unitas, Roger Clemens, Gordie Howe, Rod Laver, Jack Nicklaus, Howard Cosell, Sam Huff, Knute Rockne, and others.

The article focuses on the career highlights of several athletes, coaches, and innovators in sports who died in 2004. Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP and the first major leaguer to admit he'd used steroids, died of a drug overdose. An anomaly in baseball's old-boys' network, Marge Schott, the Reds owner from '84 to '99 was a tireless philanthropist but given to acts of social and racial insensitivity that led to her being suspended. The Wisconsin star, Elroy Hirsch, went by Crazy Legs after a writer said his running style made him look "like a demented duck." Pete Cutino was four times the NCAA Coach of the Year and the Peter J. Cutino award--water polo's Heisman--was established in '99. The National Hot Rod Association's 2001 Rookie of the Year and well-liked as one of the circuit's most easygoing drivers, Darrell Russell was traveling at more than 300 mph when his car broke up at a race in Madison, Ill. Other people mentioned include V. J. Lovero, Cotton Fitzsimmons, Harry Brecheen, Sid Smith, Tug McGraw, Fanny Blankers-Koen, and Yinka Dare.

This articles offers pictures of sports heroes in their youth including Mike Ditka, John McEnroe, Joe Namath and Wayne Gretzky and others who have aged over the 50 years of "Sports Illustrated." Look at these faces: innocent of infirmity, blind to corruption, the eyes still pools of purity and purpose. Not one wrinkle of self-doubt, no furrows of anxiety, nobody saddlebagged by defeat. There's merely that otherworldly calmness, the comfort of one's gifts. It's so easy, to be young and bursting with brio, to simply stare down the years to come, as if anything--or rather everything--might be right around the corner.