Funeral set for Texas Tech basketball legend Polk Robison
The funeral for Polk Robison, longtime Texas Tech coach who steered the program from obscurity, is planned for Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock. Robison died Friday at age 96. he coached from 1942 to 1961 with a 248-195 record and led three Border Conference titles, aiding the Red Raiders’ entry into the Southwest Conference in 1956.
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Tigers place Magglio Ordonez on 15 day DL
Detroit recalls Matt Joyce from Triple A Toledo to fill the roster while Magglio Ordonez is sidelined by a pulled oblique. Ordonez batted .307 with 12 homers and 50 RBIs prior to the injury, after hitting .363 to win the AL batting title last season.
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Perry Wins Buick Open At 19 Under In Grand Blanc
Kenny Perry wins the 50th Buick Open with a 19 under 269 total after a 66 on Sunday at Warwick Hills. Woody Austin and Bubba Watson finish one back. Tiger Woods and others noted champions. Perry, already with 11 PGA Tour titles, may earn Ryder Cup berth as he eyeing Kentucky glory.
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Loretta delivers pinch hit to lift Astros over Red Sox
Loretta had a pinch hit RBI single in the eighth off Hideki Okajima to give Houston a 3-2 win in Boston. Valverde earned the save, as the Astros took two of three in the series. Beckett allowed two runs over eight innings in a no-decision.
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Busch wins rain-shortened NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire
Kurt Busch capitalized on late pit strategy as rain shortened the 301-lap event at Loudon. Tony Stewart dominated early but ran out of fuel while Jimmie Johnson pressed for the end, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jamie McMurray involved in a late collision triggering a caution. Busch, driving for Penske Racing, claimed victory as leaders pitted under caution.
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Spain wins Euro 2008 title ending 44-year wait
Spain defeats Germany 1-0 to capture its first major title in 44 years at the Euros. Fernando Torres scored in the 33rd minute as Spain overran a veteran Germany, with Iker Casillas lifting the trophy amid chants of ESPANA and Ole.
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