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Kipchoge (Kip) Keino

Kipchoge (Kip) KeinoBorn: Jan. 17, 1940Kenyan runner policeman who beat USA's Jim Ryun to win 1,500m gold medal at 1968 Olympics; won again in steeplechase at 1972 Summer Games; his success…

Ted Turner Biography

Ted TurnerBorn: Nov. 19, 1938Sportsman and TV mogul skippered Courageous to America's Cup win in 1977; owner of MLB Atlanta Braves, NBA Hawks and NHL Thrashers; owner of CNN, TNT and TBS;…

Curt Schilling

Curt SchillingBorn: Nov. 14, 1966Baseball RHP led majors in strikeouts twice (1997-98) with Philadelphia Phillies; traded to Arizona in 2000; 3-time 20- game winner (2001-02,04); shared 2001…

Jim Blevins 2000 Deaths

Jim BlevinsAge: 65 former Alabama lineman and assistant coach and head coach at Jacksonville St.; assistant coach at Alabama (1962-63), Jacksonville St. (1964), and UTEP (1969-71); head coach…

Jay Chiat 2002 Deaths

Jay ChiatAge: 70 advertising executive whose firm, Chiat/Day, popularized the use of art, music, and slick styles in commercials and ads. His company introduced the Energizer bunny and Apple'…

Theodore Draper 2006 Deaths

Theodore DraperAge: 93 historian whose meticulous research covered a broad range of topics, including American Communism, the Cuban revolution, and Vietnam. He's best known for A Very Thin…

Emily MacFarquhar 2001 Deaths

Emily MacFarquharAge: 62 journalist who covered Asia for the Economist for more than 20 years. Considered an expert on China, MacFarquhar also worked for U.S. News & World Report.Died:…

Off Centre

WBSunday 9:00–9:30 p.m.Cast:Eddie Kaye Thomas, Lauren Stamile, Sean Maguire, Jason George, John Choo American Pie filmmakers Paul and Chris Weitz coproduce this buddy comedy, so expect plenty…

Marcel Dionne Biography

Marcel DionneBorn: Aug. 3, 1951Hockey C fourth on NHL's all-time points list (1,771) and third on goals list (731) through 2002; tied Wayne Gretzky for the league lead in points (137) in 1980…

Hank Iba

Hank IbaBorn: Aug. 6, 1904Basketball coached Oklahoma A&M to 2 straight NCAA titles (1945-46); 767 career wins in 41 years; coached U.S. Olympic team to 2 gold medals (1964,68), but lost…