Notable NBA and MLB refs clash with famous figures
The piece reviews high profile referee clashes, from Tim Duncan vs Joey Crawford and Crawford’s suspension, to Knight’s chair-throwing and technicals, Alomar’s ejection after spitting at Hirschbeck, and Bill Leavy’s controversial Super Bowl calls fueling postgame appeals.
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Busters roll to home sweep of top division foe
Garden City improves to third with 7 1 win over Cloud County as Billy Mansfield drives in three runs and Christian Lucero adds two hits and two RBIs. A makeup doubleheader at Barton County looms. Morrison picks up the win and Musgrave takes the loss with Butt closing.
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Chiefs sign backup kicker Aaron Barret to contract
Kansas City Chiefs sign kicker Aaron Barret to a two year deal. Barret, a former football player at New Mexico and Hawaii and baseball player at The Master's College, Saddleback College and Vanguard College, appeared in three AFL2 games for the Bakersfield Blitz last season. He will back up Lawrence Tynes, who signed a one year contract after starting for three seasons.
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Lakin hosts baseball day as Reed McAfee sparks split with Ulysses
Lakin Park and Rec staff kept Loucks Park in top shape amid snow delays while Reed McAfee powered the Broncs to a 3 run homer and a solo shot to break a 7 7 tie in the second game. The writer praises small town hospitality and community support as baseball thrives in Lakin despite weather setbacks.
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Royals Rally In Ninth To Edge Tigers On Meche Return
Royals ace Gil Meche, signed for 55 million over five years, faced Detroit as Kansas City hung on after a late rally. Mike Sweeney and David DeJesus sparked a ninth inning comeback, Teahen drove in the tying run, and Buck delivered the decisive homer after Rodney struggled. Todd Jones blew his first save in eight chances as the Tigers bullpen faltered late.
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Nuggets edge Spurs in playoff showcase win
Nuggets seize early lead, Kee and Smith spark a 20 point fourth quarter as Denver dominates with 100 points late. Udrih tops Spurs with 13, Ely 11, Butler and White 10 each. Oberto sits due to chest irregularity deemed heart arrhythmia from prior travel injury.
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Beno Udrih
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Melvin Ely
Jackie Butler
James White
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Buehrle No-Hits in Chicago Drama with Dugout Nerves
Mark Buehrle pitched a seventh inning no hitter for the White Sox as teammates watched from the dugout. He retired to the clubhouse between innings to relax, chatting with catcher A J Pierzynski and watching TV. With three outs left the crowd roared and he admitted feeling adrenaline and knees shaking before the final out.
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A.J. Pierzynski
Buehrle
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