Detroit tops Minnesota 3 2 in MLB showdown
In MLB action Detroit beat Minnesota 3 to 2, Kansas City won 7 6 over Cleveland, and Tampa Bay edged Toronto 8 to 7. Yankees played Baltimore and several late games featured Boston versus Chicago White Sox Anaheim versus Texas. Stanley Cup Finals schedule lists Detroit at Washington Tuesday 8 p.m. on ESPN.
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Bulls face future as Pippen hints at open mind about staying
Chicago star Scottie Pippen, after another title season, says he may be open to remaining with the Bulls. With Jordan at peak and Rodman rebounding strong, team officials Reinsdorf and Krause weigh whether to extend a dynasty amid rising payroll and arena leases.
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Fans cheer Bluefield Orioles at first batting practice
In Mudville on Sunday afternoon about 200 fans attended Bluefield Orioles first batting practice at Bowen Field. The event featured free meals and famed stadium hot dogs as 98 players were introduced by Kim Long and Len Johnston. Mayor Nelson Walker and local officials attended while veteran announcer Larry McKay will broadcast 27 games.
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WVU Ninth In Sporting News Preseason Poll
West Virginia enters the preseason ranking at number nine after a 7-5 season and a Carquest Bowl loss to Georgia Tech. The Sporting News, based in St. Louis, will reveal its full top 25 on June 23 as it counts down team by team.
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Speedy Garcia Aims to Lead PrincetonRays Base Path Push
Princeton center fielder Sandy Garcia returns from a sprained ankle to spark the 1998 P Rays with leadership defense and speed. He shares plans to manufacture runs by stealing bases as coach Dave Howard builds a younger, more aggressive team after last year's pennant race and Bluefield rivalry.
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NLCS rematch lacks bite as Marlins stumble in Atlanta
Braves lead the NL East at 47-22 while Florida, 21-47, visits Turner Field for a three game set. Atlanta cherishes stability after cutting key players from the championship roster as Florida fields a largely rookie lineup and seeks to reassert its dominance in a wary rivalry fading from the pennant days.
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Bland County inspires two to Bluefield College tennis signings
Bluefield College signed Bland County standouts Erin Thompson and Ashley Havens for the fall. Thompson chose BC for proximity and comfort, influenced by family ties to BC. Havens, a Virginia doubles champion with Ashleigh Sarver on May 29 30, cited BC as close and familiar, after starring in tennis, volleyball, basketball and cheer at Bland High. Bland High coach Patty Hawkins notes these are her first players to go to college, and welcomes them at her alma mater.
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Metheny Tops Class A All State Baseball Team Captain
Beckley AP Brent Metheny of Moorefield was named captain of the Class A all state baseball team by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The junior pitcher led the Yellow Jackets to a 25-6 season, posting a 7-0 record with a 1.78 ERA, 83 strikeouts and 11 walks in 47 innings. He helped reach the state final with a five hitter in a 7-2 semifinal win over Wheeling Central. Also named were J R Varian of Wahama and Courtney Smith of Wheeling Central, among three pitchers on the squad.
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