Strasburg Poised to Top the List in Aged Event
The report notes Strasburg as a leading entrant in an aged competition titled Amo Top of the List. Officials highlight strong performances, with local athletes and organizers aiming for top placement in the upcoming event.
Prospect Strasburg poised to go first in draft night
Stephen Strasburg a 20-year-old pitcher from San Diego State is regarded as a top MLB draft prospect and is expected to be selected first by the Washington Nationals on draft night.
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Sprint Cup points leaders standings list update
Tony Stewart leads with 2 043 points followed by Jeff Gordon 1 972 and Jimmie Johnson 1 940 New data shows Ryan Newman 1 840 Kurt Busch 1 819 Carl Edwards 1 762 Greg Biffle 1 753 Matt Kenseth 1 745 Kyle Busch 1 731 Jeff Burton 1 725 David Reutimann 1 701 and Denny Hamlin 1 679 in the season rankings.
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All-State Tara Havens earns Special Honorable Mention
Montcalm star Tara Havens is named to the Special Honorable Mention list for Class A softball released Monday by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Anielle Jaeger and McClanahan also receive honorable mention on the full lists.
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Lakers at Magic and Red Wings at Penguins in prime time
A sports page item notes NBA Finals Game 3 with the Lakers leading 2-0 at Orlando and NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 where Detroit holds a 3-2 edge at Pittsburgh. It also recaps a Detroit Tigers 5-4 win over Chicago White Sox after a late rally. Inge drove in the go ahead run after an infield hit amid a day-night doubleheader. Colorado beat St. Louis for its fourth straight loss in the NL.
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Coach Huggins Injured Guarding Dorm Door
West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins appeared with a shiner after accidentally walking into a door. He said the door took the hit, while he kept his humor and continued after his final fantasy basketball camp in Morgantown.
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Raham High and Graham Middle Sports Physicals Announced
Physicals for all boys and girls planning to play sports at Raham High School and Graham Middle School for the 009 10 season will be held at Raham High on Wednesday at 6 p m.
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Benson loses ride as Red Horse cuts NASCAR Truck team
NASCAR Truck Series champion Johnny Benson has been dropped by Red Horse Racing owner Tom DeLoach amid a tough economy. Benson had planned the move from Bill Davis Racing due to financial instability. Richard Petty Motorsports cut nine jobs and salaries as Chrysler's bankruptcy disrupted Dodge funding, affecting RPM drivers Kasey Kahne Elliott Sadler Reed Sorenson and AJ Almirollinger.
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Ramirez holds fifth NL outfielder voting spot in All-Star poll
Manny Ramirez of the Dodgers remains fifth among National League outfielders with 838 353 votes in the latest All-Star game fan ballot released Monday. He is currently suspended until July 3 according to the report.
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Redskins and Virginia Lottery Unveil $20 Scratch Ticket
The Washington Redskins and the Virginia Lottery launched a $20 scratch off featuring the team logo. Top prize reaches $1 million with second chance prizes including a trip with the team for an away game at Dallas. Tickets go on sale August 3 after training camp starts.
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Rays face later first round in MLB draft after World Series run
The Tampa Bay Rays will wait until the 30th overall pick in the first-year player draft after earning the previous season’s World Series berth. R.J. Harrison, the Rays’ director of scouting, calls the run a gratifying start for the club’s long process and notes many players from that era have moved toward professional status.
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Brady signs to play tennis for Wake Forest
Chad Brady, a standout with three consecutive state tennis titles, commits to Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. He cited the tennis program’s power and top academic standing, joining a Demon Deacons squad that reached the NCAA Sweet 16 last season. Coach Steve Sarver noted Brady’s hard work paid off and praised Wake Forest as an elite academic tennis powerhouse.
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UVa coach at home in Omaha
UVa coach Brian O Connor recalls CWS memories from growing up near Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha and Council Bluffs as he prepares to coach in his first College World Series. He pitched for Creighton in 1991, linking his roots to the event.
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NBA Finals shift to Magic's kingdom
Kobe Bryant's mood cools from fierce glare to relief after a Game 2 win. A botched layup by Magic rookie Courtney Lee helped LA stay up 2-0, keeping Orlando wary as Bryant vows to lift the Lakers for Game 3 on Tuesday.
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