Finney named Tulane basketball coach in new hire
National brief: UK assistant Shawn Finney is hired to lead Tulane, replacing Perry Clark who moves to Miami after 11 Tulane seasons. Tulane athletic director Rick Dickson calls Finney a premier coach after his three-program rise with Tubby Smith at Kentucky Georgia and Kentucky.
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Indians choose Bowen Field win over Bluefield Orioles
Burlington topped Bluefield 12-5 at Bowen Field as Corey Smith drove in two with a second-inning double and signed first pro homer. Willy Taveras and Henry Pichardo each scored three runs while David Farren struck out four in four innings for Bluefield.
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Rained Out Finale Sets Aug 2 Doubleheader at Danville
Princeton Devil Rays vs Danville Braves was postponed by rain at Hunnicutt Field. The game will be made up as part of a July 2 doubleheader in Danville. Braves will not return to Princeton this season. Other early-appy league results include Bluefield rallying in second, Del Rosario driving in three, and Kingsport edging Johnson City in 10 innings.
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Bluefield High Girls Soccer Adds Elite British Coaches
Bluefield High School girls soccer hires three British instructors to fine tune their game for the fall season. Megan Hammond says they provide one on one coaching and demonstrations, helping players correct mistakes. Kelli Howell notes the coaches’ professionalism and hands on approach. Sara Woodward agrees.
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Woods Relives Open History Ahead of Grand Slam Try
In Andrews Scotland Tiger Woods rehearses the British Open challenge as he aims to complete the career Grand Slam. During practice he tested a vintage gutta percha ball, then a 5 iron on 120 yards to the flag, and still made par. Coach Butch Harmon lauds his drive.
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Larkin's future in limbo with Reds trade talks
Cincinnati star Barry Larkin, 36, faces trade or free agency after the season as the Reds refuse to meet his $27.9 million three year demand while offering about $6 million per year. Reds COO John Allen says Larkin could finish his career with one team, but a deal seems unlikely.
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Free tennis clinic in Bluefield City Park for youngsters
Bluefield opens its City Park tennis courts for a free clinic for children ages 7 to 12 who have not played before. Rackets provided. Sessions run 1 p.m. for ages 7-9 and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 10-12, with optional overlap. Instruction by Bluefield High School tennis teams led by Brian Stonestreet.
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