Flood Test for Shawn Johnson as Iowa Gym Reels
Floods from the Raccoon River flooded Chow's Gymnastics in Des Moines pushing sandbags, water, and volunteers into action. Shawn Johnson and Liang Chow prepared for the Beijing Olympic trials amid a community rescue effort and equipment salvage.
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Celtics win 17th title in dramatic turnaround season
Celtics secure their 17th NBA championship with a 131 92 win over the Lakers. Ray Allen scores 26 including seven 3s tying an NBA record while Kevin Garnett adds 26 and 14 rebounds and Paul Pierce posts 17 points 10 assists. Banner 17 commemorates a historic season under Doc Rivers.
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Tiger Woods Wins U S Open Despite ACL Tear
Tiger Woods faced a torn ACL and a double stress fracture yet won the U S Open at Torrey Pines after pushing through three weeks on crutches and rest. Hank Haney recalls Woods refusing to miss the Open and planning a return to competition, with Augusta in sight for 2008.
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Kernels eye second half momentum under Johnson
Cedar Rapids manager Keith Johnson focuses on building on the first-half positives to drive a improved second half for the Kernels. He cites solid pitching and defense while noting hitting must improve to push toward the postseason.
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Hector Estrela
Efren Navarro
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Kernels Open Second Half With Eight Game Homestand
The Cedar Rapids Kernels host Quad Cities and Wisconsin teams in a seven game stretch starting tonight. Promotions include Thirsty Thursday Pat McGrath Used Car Night and postgame fireworks. flood relief drives urged. tickets $6 to $9. KMRY radio coverage.
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