Garnett inspires era as high school to NBA path evolves
Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett helped spark a wave of young players entering the NBA since his 1995 jump. Now 28, he leads Minnesota with an MVP-caliber season as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony emerge, shaping a league wary of a too-young rosters but embracing the billion-dollar potential of youthful talent.
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Garden City Lady Busters drop Jayhawk Challenge finale
Garden City’s softball team went 1-4 over the weekend in Dodge City’s Jayhawk Challenge. Amanda Hill hit a walk-off homer in the 12-11 loss to Coffeyville, while DeAnne Martinez and Heidi Bowen led early offense. Voshall took the loss after three innings. The Busters also lost to Independence and Cowley County, with Voshall pitching another complete game. The weekend featured scattered hits but costly errors as Garden City battled through a rough stretch.
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Hutchinson drills Garden City in windy baseball win
Hutchinson Blue Dragons defeated Garden City 16-5 at Williams Stadium as wind gusts up to 50 mph disrupted the second game of the Jayhawk West doubleheader. Garden City split Saturday’s twinbill at Seward County, while Hutchinson’s 16-hit attack featured eight extra-base hits.
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Chacon Handles Closing Pressure in Rockies Win
New closer Shawn Chacon delivers in a tense ninth, preserving an 8 to 5 Colorado victory over St. Louis after the Cardinals loaded the bases with two outs. Chacon retired Albert Pujols on a fly ball, earning his third save in four chances. Todd Helton homered for the third straight game as Jason Jennings and Vinny Castilla contributed, ending Colorado’s skid. Pellew snagged Pujols’ long drive for the final out.
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Twins sweep Royals 8-3 in Metrodome
With Torii Hunter and Joe Mauer sidelined by injuries, Ron Gardenhire rallied the Twins who won their fifth straight. Jacque Jones collected two doubles a triple and four RBIs as Minnesota beat Kansas City 8-3 to complete the series sweep. Lew Ford subbing for Hunter made key plays in center and drove in a seventh run in five games.
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Corner may be in Gordon's future
Lawrence AP Charles Gordon, a Kansas sophomore, may shift to defense as he impressed on the Jayhawks spring scrimmage. He intercepted three passes and return two for a touchdown, including a 46 yard score, as the blue squad shut out the white 26-0. Coach Mark Mangino praised his hands and speed but said evaluation continues.
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Mangino weighs Gordon position switch and future role
Mangino says Charles Gordon could move to corner or stay on offense as a freshman star weighs his options. Gordon, who had 57 receptions for 769 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman, is unsure whether he belongs at receiver or on defense. Adam Barrman, a 6-4 sophomore, completed 16 of 27 passes for 212 yards in three starts last season.
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