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Cousins, Norman
(Encyclopedia) Cousins, Norman, 1915–90, American editor and author, b. Union City, N.J. He was (1934–35) a newspaper editorial writer and historical magazine editor (1935–40) before beginning his…2000 Season Review
The Duke of Whirl With three victories, including the PBA National Championship in February, Norm Duke held off Ryan Shafer and Chris Barnes to win PBA Tour player of the year honors in 2000…2000 Season Review
A Year to Marvel and Mourn The inherent danger of the sport was very apparent in 2000 and overshadowed some impressive racing. The Winston Cup circuit, NHRA, and Craftsman Truck Series were…2001 Season Review
Earnhardt's Death Casts Long Shadow The final-lap crash of Dale Earnhardt's car in the season-opening Daytona 500 took one of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series' greatest stars and changed the sport…1999 Season Review
Bohn in the Zone Parker Bohn III won five tournaments on the PBA Tour in 1999 and capped it all off with his first PBA Player of the Year Award. With his five wins, Bohn moved into a sixth-…Gallant, Mavis
(Encyclopedia) Gallant, Mavis (Mavis Leslie Young Gallant)Gallant, Mavisgă-lăntˈ [key], 1922–2014, Canadian writer, b. Montreal. After graduating from high school, she was a newspaper feature writer…1999 Season Review
Andre's Giant 1999 Andre Agassi finished his rise from the ashes in 1999. Ranked 141 in the world just two years ago, he reached the finals of three Grand Slam events and became the fifth person in…1999 Season Review
A Season of New Winners Fan-favorite Dale Jarrett won his first Winston Cup Series title with consistency on the NASCAR circuit in 1999. In the series' 34 races, Jarrett finished in the top…1999 Season Review
A Charismatic Colt This year all eyes were on a red chestnut colt named Charismatic. Bob and Beverly Lewis' longshot shocked everyone as a 31-1 winner at the Kentucky Derby. And then dropped them to…Marbury v. Madison
(Encyclopedia) Marbury v. Madison, case decided in 1803 by the U.S. Supreme Court. William Marbury had been commissioned justice of the peace in the District of Columbia by President John Adams in…Trending
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