The Ten
(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
1. Former Oakland Raider receiver Tim Bown says the team was sabotaged by Head Coach Bill Callahan in the 48-21 loss to Tampa Bay in Super Bowl XXXVII because Callahan changed the game plan at the last minute.
2. Kevin Durant scores 32 points to lead Oklahoma City to a 109-97 win over the Clippers at Staples Center.
3. NFL reinstates Saints coach Sean Payton after a one year suspension.
4. Temple City is 4-0 in the Rio Hondo League and 14-5 overall.
5. Whoever loses between San Francisco and Baltimore will record the first Super Bowl loss for their respective franchises.
6. When a camera panned to former Boston Celtic great Bill Russell at the president’s inaugural address, ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos said “That’s Morgan Freeman right there on the Capitol steps.” Russell was wearing a Celtics cap.
7. Pitchers and catchers report in three weeks.
8. Sandy Koufax was hired by the Dodgers to serve in an advisory role to the owners.
9. On this date in 1981 the Red Sox traded Fred Lynn to the Angels for Frank Tanana and Joe Rudi.
10. “The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.” – Former Baltimore Oriole Manager Earl Weaver who passed away January 19.
Bill Russell or Morgan Freeman?
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