Jones' star shines amid BALCO saga at Penn Relays
Marion Jones dominates the U S vs World relays at Penn Relays as BALCO investigations loom. Reports link Jones and Tim Montgomery to steroids via Victor Conte. Jones denies involvement while navigating a sport-wide dragnet and looming Athens Olympic implications.
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Romero leads GCCC in split with Pratt in twin bill
Garden City Community College softball star Kenzie Romero returned from an emergency appendectomy to power a 3-2 victory over Pratt in game one, driving in all three runs with a homer. She added a three-run shot in the nightcap as GCCC fought for both wins in Tangeman Field doubleheader.
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Chiefs trade for Welbourn highlights eight-draft haul
Kansas City picks eight players in a draft mix of projects and depth, with John Welbourn the only newcomer likely to start. The Chiefs moved for four-year starter Welbourn by exchanging picks with Philadelphia, while other picks included a defensive tackle, tight end, linebacker, two wide receivers, a defensive end, and an offensive tackle. Eli Manning led a record trade day as Chargers initial selection, then moved to the Giants amid 28 trades.
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Broncos hope rookie Bell sparks offense without Portis hype
In Denver, Tatum Bell, the second round pick from Oklahoma State, mirrors Clinton Portis in round, style, and even No 26. Coach and fans caution his rookie output may not reach Portis’ early records. Bell faces uncertain playing time as Hearst Griffin Sapp and Galloway compete for carries.
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Buster Base Offense Carries Garden City in Split at Colby
Garden City Busters surge after a Sunday split at Colby with strong offensive depth. In the nightcap, the Busters hit .338, scoring five in the fourth and eight in the fifth, helped by two-run singles from Brandon Buckman and Ryan Urzendowski and a Buckman three-run homer. Ryan Rowland pitched five innings for the win as Colby pitcher changes faltered. In game one, Colby turned the tide with a four-run sixth to erase a one-run lead and win 8-7.
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Castilla sets RBI streak record to help Rockies avoid sweep
Vinny Castilla homered and drove in two as the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 4-1 to avert a three game sweep. He extended his RBI streak to ten games, surpassing Todd Helton, and Joe Kennedy earned the win with 6 1/3 innings. Mark Sweeney added a solo homer for Colorado.
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