Royals batter Butler homers early in win over Mariners
Butler hit a season-high 13th homer and sparked Kansas City to an early lead with two other RBIs. Teahen added a two-run double and Betancourt scored on a double as Vargas struggled, allowing eight runs in seven innings for Seattle.
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Mickelson Opens with 70 at PGA linked to Open win context
Mickelson opened with a 70 as he pursues the Open's four-stroke path to Oakland Hills. Harrington, after a swing tweak era, faced momentum questions while others like Verplank and Stricker posted strong starts. Woods and Garcia logged 68s, Stewart Cink and Glover joined the leaders, and Mickelson returned to competition after a six week layoff due to family illness.
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Lee Impresses as Phillies Beat Rockies 3 1 in Debut Home Win
Cliff Lee allowed one run over seven innings in his Citizens Bank Park debut for Philadelphia. Paul Bako hit a tiebreaking homer as the Phillies, led by Lee and Jimmy Rollins three hits, topped Colorado 3-1 to take two of three in the series. Aaron Cook took the loss, leaving with a toe injury after giving up three runs in five innings.
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Derrick Thomas remembered as Hall of Fame inductee with Woodson
Woodson lists Derrick Thomas among this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class inductees and recalls the Chiefs pass rusher whose career ended after a February 2000 car crash. Thomas, a nine time Pro Bowler, held the NFL record with seven sacks in a game and sits fourth all time among linebackers with 126 1/2 sacks.
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CyclonesQB Arnaud Shines In New System
Iowa State quarterback Steele Arnaud, at 6-3 244, earns praise from coach Paul Herman for his mobility and quick release. After a rough 2-10 season, Arnaud reflects on improvements and past flashes like 371 yards vs Texas A&M and 326 yards with two TDs vs Missouri.
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