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1998

Historic First Quarter: Three Kickoff TDs and Gary Anderson’s Record Highlight Vikings’ Win

December 13, 1998 12

1998 Heisman winner Ricky Williams

December 9, 1998 16

The NBA announced the cancellation of the 1999

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The Baltimore Orioles sign free agent relief pitcher Mike Timlin to a four-year contract.

November 12, 1998 8

The Mariners sign free agent closer Jose Mesa to a two-year contract.

November 12, 1998 9

June 6, 1998: Fifty-two records are broken or tied as Southern California defeats Arizona State, 21-14, in the Division I Baseball Championship title game.

June 6, 1998 23

May 4, 1998: A federal court judge awards $67 million to plaintiffs in the restricted-earnings case. The NCAA and plaintiffs subsequently announced a $54 million settlement.

May 4, 1998 16

March 21, 1998: Washington University in St. Louis wins the first of four straight Division III Women’s Basketball Championships under coach Nancy Fahey.

March 21, 1998 20

American Olympian Makes History

February 20, 1998 29

Historic Upset: Davis’ 157 Yards Power Denver Past Packers in Super Bowl XXXII

January 25, 1998 11

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