Spurs Take Early 2 Point Lead In Finals Clash
In Cleveland the first NBA Finals game opened with San Antonio ahead 40 38 at halftime on Tony Parker's layup. LeBron James sat with three fouls nine points while Anderson Varejao watched as Manu Ginobili stood between them. The contest remained ongoing late Tuesday night.
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Legursky Named to Outland Watch List for 2006
Marshall University lineman Doug Legursky from Beckley is one of 41 collegians on the preseason Outland Trophy Watch List. Allison Hunter is Region IV girls soccer player of the year, with 11 other Southwest District girls and 12 boys on the All-Region Teams. First team includes Tazewell’s Rasnick and Cline, Graham’s Jones and Mercke, Taylor Lindsey of Richlands, and others, with Bland County and Narrows players earning honors on second team. Grayson County featured MEC player of the year Josh Wingate List as state runner-up.
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Bonds 747 hits 13th homer of 2007 for Giants
Barry Bonds blasted his 13th homer of 2007, an estimated 438 feet off Josh Towers of Toronto, in a late Monday night game. The 42-year-old slugger has 747 career homers, nine shy of Hank Aaron’s all time mark.
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Orioles Schedule Weekend Open House and Bristol Game
Orioles events unfold this weekend with a Florida arrival Saturday morning and a public picnic at 6 p.m. for special guests. Sunday and Monday feature 5:30 p.m. practices open to the public, followed by a June 19 home opener against Bristol at 7 p.m. with Baltimore Bird mascot appearance.
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Bluefield TE Matthew Carter Earns North-South All-Star Invite
Bluefield Beavers junior tight end and middle linebacker Matthew Carter earned a spot in the North-South Football All-Star game set for June 23 at Laidley Field in Charleston. A two time All-Class AA first team defender and senior captain, Carter stands 6 feet 1 inch and 215 pounds. He will attend Bluefield State College and helped Bluefield win the 2004 state title while starting on the 2005 runner up squad.
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Orioles prepare for 50th season as minor league affiliate
Bluefield Orioles launch their 50th consecutive year as a Baltimore minor league affiliate at Bowen Field. George McGonagle, entering his final season, says interest is high and fans call the anniversary a great idea as the historic milestone nears.
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P Rays Entice With Promotions At Hunnicutt Field
Mercer County baseball returns with the Appalachian League opening at Hunnicutt Field. Princeton P Rays promise five bobblehead nights and two figurine events across 34 home games, with free admission for all and early gifts for fans. The club marks its 20th season as a pro team.
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Verlander Throws No-Hitter for Tigers at Comerica Park
Justin Verlander pitched the first no hitter in Comerica Park history guiding the Detroit Tigers to a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He struck out 12 and benefited from Neifi Perez’s eighth inning double play turning a potential hit into an inning ender. The performance came despite four walks as Verlander earned his 7th win of the season.
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Flournoy Leaves Princeton Basketball Coach Post
John Flournoy resigns as Princeton basketball coach after leading the team to an 11-13 season and a sectional title. He will not return for the 2007-08 season and sought an instructional position in the high school.
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