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Driven
What drives Jeff Gordon? Is it the money? Is it the fame? Or is it just the desire to win? Maybe it's all of that and more. One thing's for sure, the torch has definitely been passed from Petty to Earnhardt to Gordon. More than just a pretty face, Jeff Gordon has accomplished more in a racecar before age 30 than all but a few drivers have achieved in their careers. The first driver to reach $50 million in earnings, Gordon has won four Winston Cup titles and two Daytona 500s, emerging as an icon for a new generation of NASCAR fans. No driver has started his career with such a splash. At 23, Gordon won the inaugural Brickyard 400. At 25, he became the youngest winner of the Daytona 500, a race in which he was the youngest participant by two years. His story will be profiled on Monday at 8 and 11 p.m. ET on ESPN Classic.
NHL All-Star stunt, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET
Reel Classics: Karate Kid Sunday at 8 and 11 p.m. ET
Instant Classic College Hoops: Duke at North Carolina, Thursday, 9 p.m. ET/PT
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Craig was net miracle worker
Jim Craig, who was the winning goaltender for the U.S. hockey team in the 1980 gold medal "Miracle on Ice" victory, will be profiled on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
Shopping Sprewell
Latrell Sprewell, who is known more for choking his coach than for being a four-time All-Star, will be profiled on Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 and 11 p.m. ET.
Gary was brash, durable Player
Gary Player, a three-time Masters champion, will be profiled on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 8 and 11 p.m. ET.
Defeats didn't dampen Dempsey
Jack Dempsey, the heavyweight champion of the world from 1919 to 1926, will be profiled on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 8 and 11 p.m. ET.
Capriati proved everyone right, wrong and right
Jennifer Capriati, who captured two Grand Slam titles in 2001 and successfully defended her Australian Open championship in 2002, will be profiled on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 8 and 11 p.m. ET.
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Former Colorado coach Walseth dies at 77
Russell "Sox" Walseth, the winningest men's basketball coach at the University of Colorado, died Wednesday at his home after a two-year battle with cancer.
Fanny Blankers-Koen dies; won 4 golds in '48
Fanny Blankers-Koen, who won a record four gold medals in track and field for the Netherlands at the 1948 Olympics, died Sunday. She was 85.
Ex-Pirate Suhr dies shortly after turning 98
Gus Suhr, who played more games at first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates than anyone else, has died. He was 98.
Ex-Mets, Phillies reliever McGraw dies at 59
Tug McGraw, the zany relief pitcher who coined the phrase "You Gotta Believe" with the New York Mets and later closed out the Philadelphia Phillies' only World Series championship, died Monday. He was 59.
Former outfielder 'Daddy Wags' dies at 69
Leon Wagner, a former outfielder who hit 211 home runs in a 12-year big-league career, has died. He was 69.
Otto Graham dies at 82
Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns quarterback Otto Graham has died, the team announced Wednesday evening.
Ederle, first woman to swim Channel, dies at 98
Gertrude Ederle, who was the toast of America and Europe in 1926 when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel, died Sunday. She was 98.
Ken Brett dies; was youngest to pitch in Series
Ken Brett, the youngest baseball player to ever pitch in a World Series, has after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 53.
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Reel Classics - 2004 schedule
If you love sports and movies, tune in to ESPN Classic on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET for our Reel Classics presentation.
College Football High Performance Plays
Tune in to watch the final five classic college football games that have been voted on by you, the fans, as the Pontiac High Performance Plays of the NCAA from Mon.-Fri., Nov. 24-28.
Pro Football Hall of Fame coverage
The five-member Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2003 included Marcus Allen and James Lofton.
MLB 2003 Hall of Fame coverage
Gary Carter and Eddie Murray become the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Fuhr, LaFontaine elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
Goaltender Grant Fuhr, a member of five Stanley Cup championship teams with the Edmonton Oilers, and
center Pat Lafontaine were elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on June 11.
Classic feedback
What do you think about ESPN Classic? Here's your chance to tell us what you like (and don't) about ESPN Classic.
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ESPN Classic
Classic NFL: 1998 Road to the Pro Bowl
Thu., 1 p.m. ET
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Classic NFL: 1999 Road to the Pro Bowl
Thu., 2 p.m. ET
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Classic NFL: 2000 Road to the Pro Bowl
Thu., 3 p.m. ET
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Classic NFL: 2001 Road to the Pro Bowl
Thu., 4 p.m. ET
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Classic NFL: 2002 Road to the Pro Bowl
Thu., 5 p.m. ET
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Classic NFL: 2003 Road to the Pro Bowl
Thu., 6 p.m. ET
ESPN Classic
SportsCenter Flashback: The Trial of Mike Tyson
Thu., 7 p.m. ET
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SportsCentury:
Latrell Sprewell
Thu., 8, 8:30, 11 and 11:30 p.m. ET
ESPN Classic
Classic NBA: 1986 Eastern Conf. 1st Round, Game 2 - Bulls at Celtics
Thu., 10 p.m. ET
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Classic Drive Thru:
1982 Sugar Bowl - Pittsburgh vs. Georgia
Fri., 9 p.m. ET
One of the most dramatic finishes in Pitt football history gave Pitt the victory over Georgia. Pitt trailed 20-17 with 42 seconds remaining. It faced a fourth-and-5 at the Bulldog 33. Coach Jackie Sherrill disdained the potential 50-yard field goal attempt. Dan Marino wanted to throw a short pass to a running back to get the first down, but a Georgia blitz left tight end John Brown in single coverage down the middle. Marino was right on target for the touchdown, his third of the day. The Panther defense limited Herschel Walker to 84 yards on 25 carries.
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"We were just a bunch of talented, dedicated, wonderful guys who believed in one goal, and stuck all of their own personal ambitions away to achieve it."
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February 6, 1988
Michael Jordan edges out Dominique Wilkins to win the NBA Slam Dunk competition in Chicago.
February 6, 1990
Brett Hull scores his 50th goal, making him and Bobby the only father-and-son combination to each score 50 goals in a season. The Blues defeat the Maple Leafs, 6-4, in St. Louis, with Bobby Hull in attendance.
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