Inside the smaller theater at Madison Square Garden about five years ago, shortly before a world title fight, Emile Griffith was introduced one more time to the crowd. He rose shakily from his seat, waved ever so briefly and then sat down. The applause kept going. Revered in retirement perhaps more than during his fighting […]
Author Archives: Dave Skretta
AP Sports Writer
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Report: Jovan Belcher KC Chiefs Linebacker Kills Girlfriend, Then Self
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It has been reported by various news sources that Jovan Belcher, a 25-year-old Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, fatally shot his girlfriend early Saturday, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of two team officials. Police spokesman Darin Snapp said an undisclosed player killed his girlfriend and then […]
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MEAC Champion Norfolk State Stuns No. 2 Missouri in the NCAA Tournament
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kyle O’Quinn had 26 points and 14 rebounds, making several big plays in the closing minutes to help No. 15 seed Norfolk State stun second-seeded Missouri 86-84 on Friday in the West Regional. Pendarvis Williams and Chris McEachin each added 20 points for the MEAC champion Spartans (26-9), who made their […]