Soriano Sets MLB Record With 13th Leadoff Homer
Alfonso Soriano hit his 13th leadoff homer of the year to break the major league mark, surpassing Brady Anderson. The blast came off Bartolo Colon in Chicago, giving Soriano his 35th homer and extending the Yankees' season total of leadoff homers to 15. Derek Jeter has the other two.
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Bodybuilder charged with soliciting murder in Kobe case
Patrick Graber a 31 year old Swiss bodybuilder is charged with solicitation of murder and solicitation to dissuade a witness in the Kobe Bryant rape accusation case. Bail recommended at 1 million dollars. Up to nine years eight months in prison if convicted. Florida State quarterback Chris Rix used an unauthorized handicap parking tag and paid a 100 dollar fine after being spotted on campus. He says the tag belonged to a family friend needing medicine and he used it while taking her to the hospital.
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Television Highlights and Baseball Schedule
The guide lists Cubs at Reds at 6 p.m. on FSC with other TV listings. Gazette staff and wire reports compile the schedule for tonight's sports and programs.
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Riders Aim for Clark Cup Finals After Media Day
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders coach Mark Carlson says the goal is to reach the Clark Cup finals, not just advance past the second round. With Pat Forden as owner, eight returning Riders and a season opener against St. Louis Heartland Eagles in Chesterfield, Mo., the team seeks the next step after last year’s 61 points and a second-round exit.
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McCarney says NIU a legitimate national threat after upset
Iowa State coach Dan McCarney lauded Northern Illinois after the Huskies beat Alabama 19 16 and climbed to No 20. He noted NIU coach Joe Novak built a confident, powerful offense led by Heisman candidate Michael Turner and warned ISU faces a tough challenge in DeKalb after a 3 0 start.
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ISU Faces NIU in DeKalb Showdown at Huskie Stadium
Iowa State (2-1) travels to DeKalb Illinois to meet Northern Illinois (3-0) at Huskie Stadium with kickoff at 3 p.m. on Saturday. No TV coverage. For more on the game visit GazetteOnline.com.
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Iowa football tickets near sellout at Kinnick Stadium
Iowa fans scramble for remaining tickets as several home games near sellout. Michigan already sold out with 70,397 capacity. Penn State and Illinois have few singles left. Michigan State tilt at East Lansing on Saturday is listed for kickoff 11 10 a m with television on KGAN.
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