Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 42 - Mark Hendrickson (1999-2000)
During his time suiting up for the Nets, Hendrickson wore only jersey No. 42 and put up 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 7 - Sam Dekker (2015-17)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Dekker wore only jersey No. 7 and put up 6.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
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Super Rugby turns 30, hoping a faster game attracts more fans
Super Rugby enters its 30th year when the Highlanders and defending champion Crusaders meet Friday, having proved its durability and adaptability as the premier Southern Hemisphere club competition. When the Hurricanes and Blues met on March 1, 1996 to launch a new tournament involving teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, rugby was newly professional and there was no guarantee the competition would last long in its initial form. It cut across state lines in Australia and provincial lines in New Zealand and South Africa, disrupting established regional fan bases.
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