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The story till thenIndias domination of world hockey, winning six Olympic golds in a row since 1928, had ended by the 1960s. Two bronze-medal finishes in 1968 and 1972 showed that the balance of power had shifted to Pakistan and to the more muscular game of Australia and the European teams. In the 1973 World Cup, India finished runners-up to Netherlands, going down on penalty strokes. In the 1975 tournament they were patchy in the group phase - beating England, West Germany and Ghana and drawing with Australia and losing to Argentina - but goal difference saw them top the group and earn a semi-final spot against hosts Malaysia. They won that match in extra time to enter the final, against Pakistan.The moment Pakistan took the lead in the final thanks to Zahid Sheikhs shot after a mazy run. India levelled after half-time when Surjit Singh converted a penalty corner. The winner was scored, fittingly enough, by Dhyan Chands son, Ashok Kumar. It wasnt without controversy, though; the ball hit the post and bounced back, but despite Pakistans protests, the umpire deemed it had crossed the line and awarded the goal.The reaction Our biggest prize was the love and respect we got from the countrymen, but it is unfortunate that despite winning the World Cup, not many of our team-mates were considered for Arjuna Award. - Aslam Sher Khan, team memberExpert view Jubilant scenes were witnessed throughout India. The team was felicitated by several state governments and given cash awards, gifts and allotted flats. The team was also greeted by president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and prime minister Mrs Indira Gandhi at a special reception. - Novy Kapadia, journalist and historianThe story since? Not very good, sadly. Hockey switched from grass to AstroTurf, changing the nature of the game from touch and dribble to power, and Indias resurgence was nipped in the bud. The very next year they failed, for the first time, to win an Olympic medal, and though they won gold in 1980, it was largely because of the boycott of the strongest teams. Since then, India have not won a World Cup or Champions Trophy or an Olympic medal of any colour. The bitterness in Aslam Sher Khans comments (and the title of his autobiography) also point to how hockey has fallen in stature.Recommended reading To Hell with Hockey by Aslam Sher Khan Buddy Hield Jersey . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. 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If you think for a second that I dont want to be out there, then youve probably never felt the pure ecstasy of competing and winning. That hasnt left me. In fact it may burn more now than ever.Romo entered 2016 feeling as good about his game as he has ever felt. He was able to go through an entire offseason program and training camp without any issues from a back that required two surgeries in 2013. The twice-broken left collarbone that forced him to miss 12 games last year was surgically repaired in the offseason.Then on the third play of the Aug. 25 preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Romo suffered a compression fracture of his L1 vertebra when hit from behind by defensive end Cliff Avril. He attempted to re-enter the game but was held out. After the contest he expressed confidence that his back was able to withstand such a hit. On the next day he was diagnosed with the fracture.To say the first half of the season has been emotional would be a huge understatement, Romo said. Getting hurt when you feel like you have the best team youve ever had was a soul-crushing moment for me. Then to learn its not three of our weeks but 10 is another blow. And through it all you have a tremendous amount of guilt on having let your teammates, fans and organization down. After all they were depending on you to bring them a championship. Thats what quarterbacks arre supposed to do.dddddddddddd Thats how were judged. I love that. I still do.In his 14th year and 36 years old, Romo knows he does not have many chances left to compete for a championship.He said he has felt like an outsider, as the Cowboys have put together the best record in the NFL while he rehabbed. Last week marked the first time he went through three straight full practices since late in the 2014 season. After Sundays win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the Cowboys would go with Prescotts hot hand.Its a dark place, probably the darkest its ever been, Romo said. Youre sad and down and out and you ask yourself, Why did this have to happen? Its in this moment you find out who you really are and what youre really about.Romo also knows the business of the NFL. In 2006, he did what Prescott is doing. Bill Parcells went to him over Drew Bledsoe after six games and he spurred the Cowboys on to the playoffs. He has been the Cowboys starting quarterback ever since, becoming the franchise leader in touchdown passes and yards while compiling a 78-49 record.Its not always easy to watch, Romo said. I think anybody whos been in this position understands that. But what is clear is that I was that kid once, stepping in, having to prove yourself. I remember the feeling like it was yesterday. It really is an incredible time in your life. 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