Bees end Kernels' win streak with 12 4 victory
Burlington Bees toppled Cedar Rapids Kernels 12 to 4 at Memorial Stadium in a three hour 39 minute Midwest League game. Kernels starter Nic Touchstone struggled allowing six runs in 2 2/3 innings as Burlington built an 11 2 lead. Cedar Rapids committed four infield errors and managed only five hits. Felix Nunez led Kernels with two hits two walks two runs and an RBI. Kernels head on a seven game road trip to Kane County and Peoria. Howie Kendrick was sent to Angels' rehab in Arizona and Cedar Rapids fan Sue Huppert became the stadium's 500 000th attendee.
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Vikings sign retired WWE star Brock Lesnar
In Minneapolis Brock Lesnar known as The Next Big Thing signed with the Minnesota Vikings aiming for a defensive line spot. The former NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion is 6 foot 3 and 286 pounds and last played football in high school. He retired from WWE in March and suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash in April.
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Fox Sports Net Extends Big 12 TV Agreement Through 2011
Fox Sports Net extends its deal with the Big 12 Conference, securing four more years of football telecasts. The pact keeps Big 12 games on the Fox Sports Networks through the 2011 season and includes 40 additional Big 12 events on FSN.
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Okafor ankle sprain and Duncan illness disrupt U S Olympic practice
On the second day of U S Olympic basketball camp in Jacksonville Emeka Okafor sprained his right ankle during a drill and Tim Duncan missed a morning practice due to fever. Okafor’s X rays were negative and coach Larry Brown weighed selection pool options if needed. In Coral Gables Willie Williams, a top football recruit, will be admitted to Miami with stricter academic standards after prior arrest records. Williams pleaded no contest to separate Gainesville incidents including firing extinguisher charges.
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Area slate highlights early sports lineups today
The schedule lists MLB games including Twins at White Sox and Phillies at Marlins on ESPN and FSC, with Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers and Giants at Padres also on the lineup. ATP Tennis Masters in Canada is aired in early rounds on ESPN.
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Pro Sports Moves Span MLB NFL and More
Baseball team updates include Angels placing Jarrod Washburn on the 15 day DL and Curtis Pride joining from Salt Lake while Bobby Jenks moves to the 60 day DL. Indians activate Bran Tailer and option him to Akron. Athletics promote Chris Hammond and designate Eric Karros. Brewers extend Doug Davis. Phillies add Madson and recall Hancock. Basketball and football items note signings and contract tweaks across multiple franchises with several players waived or released.
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Junior golf results from Callaway PGA Junior Series Elmcrest event
Elmcrest Country Club hosted the Callaway PGA Junior Series all day event with girls and boys divisions. Notable finishers include Emily Powers Quincy 149, Sabrina Danielson Pleasant Hill 158, Christina Pachute Perry 158, Heather Herrick Hartland 162, Laura Taylor Woodbury 162, Katie Witte Cedar Rapids 168, Katelyn Hiller Clive 169, plus many others from Iowa and neighboring states with final scores ranging from 142 to 186.
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State Co ed tennis champion results and Masters Canada roundups
Readable lines show Des Moines and Bettendorf in state co ed finals with bold scores including 6-2 6-3 and 6-0 6-2. Masters Canada in Toronto lists Roger Federer and Serena Williams advancing in first rounds amid rain suspensions and match delays.
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Tuesday and Thursday baseball results with standings and schedule
Tuesday results list scores for Burlington Cedar Rapids Battle Creek Clinton Wisconsin Dayton Kane County Peoria West Michigan and Quad Cities with Thursday schedule Cedar Rapids at Kane County Clinton at Beloit Fort Wayne at Dayton Lansing at South Bend Peoria at West Michigan Quad Cities at Burlington Wisconsin at Battle Creek plus league standings for Central and Eastern divisions and Pacific Conference with team records and upcoming games.
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Lions Pride Days 5K and Nearby Races Listed
MLS running schedule lists the 31 second annual Delhi Lions Pride Days 5K with race director input. Also noted are the Lincoln Highway 5K in Clarence and Hooverfest Presidential Races 5K in West Branch with contact numbers for each event.
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Regional softball finals showcase Jefferson and Linn-Mar bids
In 4A regional finals regional action, CR Jefferson defeated Waverly-Snell 3 0. Linn-Mar edged Pleasant Valley 1 0. West beat Hempstead 1 0. Fort Dodge topped DM Lincoln 5 1 in eight innings. Indianola 6 1 over Council Bluffs Lincoln. Muscatine 13 3 over North Scott. Sioux City East 4 1 over Ankeny. Dowling 2 1 over Johnston. Matches set for Aug 7 3 4 p.m. in Fort Dodge and surrounding brackets list quarterfinals and consolation rounds across classes.
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Iowa baseball state tournament prep and schedules
Readable segments outline class brackets and Friday schedules for 1A to 4A divisions. It lists semifinal and consolation games, times, and venues, plus team notes for Iowa City West Benton Community Cascade North Fayette West Delaware and others. It includes player stats and coaching contacts.
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On this date July 28 perfect games noted in 1991 and 1994
On July 28 1991 Dennis Martinez pitched a perfect game for the Montreal Expos in a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1994 Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers threw a perfect game in a 4-0 victory over California on the night players set an Aug 12 strike date.
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