Hammon joins Russia for Beijing Games in surprising turn
South Dakota native Katie Hammon, raised in Colorado and starring for the San Antonio Silver Stars, will compete for Russia in Beijing after becoming a naturalized citizen and playing in a Russian club. She acknowledges language hurdles and underscores she aims to win within Olympic rules while facing the U.S. as a potential opponent if Russia and America meet.
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Iraqs four Olympians in China arrive after ban lifted
Iraqs Olympic team reaches Beijing amid IOC reversal of a May ban on Iraq. Four athletes, Haidar Nozad and Hamzah Jebur in rowing, Haidir Nasir in discus, and Dana Hussein the sole woman sprinter, arrive with the other three pending in Kuwait. Ambassador Ismail calls the move important.
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Pat Summitt Donates 600000 to UT for Women’s Programs
Pat Summitt will donate 600000 dollars to the University of Tennessee shared by the Knoxville and Martin campuses to support women's basketball. The gift includes a 100000 endowment for a Lady Vols graduate assistant scholarship honoring her parents. Summitt, 56, has coached 34 seasons with eight national championships and 983-182 record. UT President lauds her as a model for academics and graduation. UT-Martin and UT-Knoxville leaders welcome the boost to women’s athletics.
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Bluefield tops Princeton in tense five-run finish at Hunnicutt Field
Rays starter Matt Moore went five, allowing three hits and two walks. Allen earned the win in a six-inning stint for Bluefield. Bluefield build a 4-1 lead after Polanco two-run double and a later run, then held on as Rook and Cardona collected two hits each to pace the offense.
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West Virginia aims to lean on defense early in camp
Mountaineers coach Stewart says the defense is ahead of the offense as camp opens. He notes injuries and depth questions, cites last season's 11-2 success, and plans limited installing to let players play. He expects a bruising Big East slate and previews Pat White and Noel Devine leading the offense.
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Veterans tie for lead after first day at West Virginia Amateur
Three veterans share the 2-under 70 opening round at The Greenbrier and Old White courses as Anthony Reale, Tim Fisher, and Justin Caroll sit atop the West Virginia Amateur standings. Fisher, coming off recent form and strong schedule changes, posted a 70 tying with Beale and Caroll, while other notables like Matt Hicks and Pat Carter also parred for solid starts.
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UVa dismisses cornerback Mike Brown from football team
UVa announces cornerback Mike Brown is no longer part of the football program. Brown, 21, from Newark, NJ, had not participated since March after police charged him with three felonies including grand larceny and property alteration as a grand jury prepares to hear the case.
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