Hall of Fame Pitcher Donates Jersey from Perfect Game
Hall of Famer Katie Brownell an 11 year old Little League pitcher from Oakfield New York holds up her Dodgers jersey donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York. She struck out all 18 batters in a May 14 11 0 win over the Yankees binding a perfect game.
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London sports to proceed amid terror attacks security set for Open
Most British sports events will go ahead this weekend despite Thursday terror attacks in London. St Andrews officials say security measures are in place for next week's British Open and further steps will follow legal authorities' guidance, per the Royal and Ancient Club.
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Coaches push earlier draft cutoff for college players
The National Association of Basketball Coaches seeks to move up the underclassmen draft declaration deadline. Players would have one week after the national championship to decide and three days to withdraw. Current rules let declarations run until mid May with a longer withdrawal period.
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National Association of Basketball Coaches
Rogers Faces All-Star Decision After Suspension
New York AL manager Terry Francona said Kenny Rogers must decide whether to participate after being voted to the All-Star team by players. Rogers was suspended 20 games and fined 50,000 by Bud Selig for an incident that sent a cameraman to a hospital and sparked a police inquiry, with appeal pending. Francona said he would respect either choice.
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Pink dominates visitors locker room at Kinnick Stadium
The Gazette reports the visiting locker room at Kinnick Stadium remains pink in the renovated south end zone. Designer Jane Meyer says the subdued pink was chosen to fit the plan and "be appropriate" as construction continues ahead of the season.
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Iowa
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Wie challenges critics with Deere Classic surge at 15
Michelle Wie, at 15, stands tied for 73rd after Thursday’s round at Deere Run as she tries to reach the weekend. She rallied from a rough stretch with a 199-yard 28-foot birdie from behind a tree on No. 9, then bogey-free back nine with two more birdies and a clutch par-save on 18.
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Mahan Leads Deere Classic Amid Early Round Scores
Hunter Mahan holds a one stroke lead at the Deere Classic after a 63 in round three. David Toms opens at 67 with a group at 68 including Zach Johnson Stewart Cink Todd Hamilton and Shigeki Maruyama. Michelle Wie shoots 70 and Scott Chipokas opens 74. TV coverage on USA CNBC ABC outlines rounds and tee times.
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Johnson Prepares for British Open Amid London Attacks
Zach Johnson, Cedar Rapids native and John Deere Classic participant, plans to fly to London then Edinburgh for the British Open at St. Andrews. He says travel worries exist but is largely unfazed, while enjoying a 3 under 68 in the Deere Run opening round.
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Zach Johnson
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Deere Run
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