Stiles Named WNBA Rookie Of Year For Portland Fire
Portland Fire guard Jackie Stiles won the WNBA rookie of the year award, capturing 32 of 60 votes. Despite a 10 game season-ending streak and injuries, she started every game, led rookies in scoring for much of the year, and became Portland's first All-Star.
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WVU looks to redshirt decisions after scrimmage
West Virginia coach Rodriguez says few true freshmen are likely to play this season as the team evaluates redshirt options after Saturday’s scrimmage. Backup linebacker Shane Graham may see action immediately on defense and special teams. Veterans’ effort and injuries are monitored as the Mountaineers prepare for Boston College while noting WVU’s historic edge over BC during Rodriguez’s playing days.
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Sox fire Williams during playoff chase in Boston
The Boston Red Sox dismissed manager Jimy Williams amid a slide, replacing him with pitching coach Joe Kerrigan on a two year contract. Boston trailed Oakland by two games for the AL wild card and five behind New York in the AL East with 43 games left. Kerrigan aims for stability in the top five, while star players Garciaparra and Martinez have battled injuries.
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Marlin closes in on Dodge first win in Cup return
Sterling Marlin, 44, of Columbia Tennessee, seeks Dodge’s first Winston Cup victory since its 16 year return as he contends with Jeff Gordon and Ricky Rudd at Michigan. Gordon dominates, Marlin battles poor finish luck, and Dodge looks for late-season breakthrough with 14 races left. Mike Skinner returns from injury to join the Ford and Chevrolet lineup at the track.
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Tiger Woods struggles as majors test form at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods trails leaders by seven shots amid a tough day at the Highlands Course. He slipped to around 100th after a rough round, while rival Duval surged ahead. Duval birdied from 3 feet after a risky 3-iron attempt, and Woods faced back-to-back double bogeys and a water-guarded par save as major pressure mounted.
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Canadian Women Open leaders Pak Jones Robbins share first round lead
Se Ri Pak Rosie Jones and Kelly Robbins shot seven under par 65 to lead the Canadian Women's Open as drizzle eased greens. Pak missed two fairways and birdied all four par-5s while Jones posted a bogey-free 65 and Robbins had eight birdies after early miscue. Barb Mucha one behind. Sorenstam and Webb carded 71. Sorenstam sister Charlotta joined at 67 with a hole in one.
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