Soul captures ArenaBowl title with 59 56 victory
Philadelphia Soul upset San Jose 59-56 to win the ArenaBowl as Matt D Orazio threw seven touchdown passes and ran for another score in New Orleans. Devin Hester signed a four year Bears contract in Bourbonnais while Chad Johnson arrived at Cincinnati Bengals camp with a pillow under his arm. Bill Lunde birdied the final hole from 30 feet to win Nationwide Tours Children’s Hospital Invitational in Columbus.
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Johnson wins chaotic Indy race amid tire debacle
Jimmie Johnson captured his second Indy 500 style victory at Indianapolis as tire failures and aggressive cautions blanketed the event. Goodyear chief Greg Stucker admitted the tire near-miss left teams scrambling while NASCAR halted laps frequently to force pit changes. Johnson edged Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin in a frenzied finish as tire concerns overshadowed speed.
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Favre Skips Green Bay Camp in Ongoing Standoff
Brett Favre did not report to the Green Bay Packers training camp as tensions remain high in the dispute with the team. Packers spokesman confirmed the absence while Favre said GM Ted Thompson requested a brief pause to resolve the situation. He indicated openness to a trade to any team and noted potential suitors include the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Aiken Cal Ripken Major 70 team fades in regional
The Aiken 12-year-old Cal Ripken Major 70 club reached Matthews North Carolina for the 2008 Southeast Regional with high hopes but were eliminated in two straight games. Buckhead Georgia beat them 16-4, then Marshall County Tennessee won 9-4 in an elimination game.
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Phillies finalize series with 12-10 win over Braves
Pat Burrell belted a go ahead solo homer in the fifth as the Philadelphia Phillies erased a 5-0 deficit to beat Atlanta 12-10. Chris Coste Shane Victorino Jayson Werth and Jimmy Rollins also homered for Philadelphia in a dramatic rally.
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