NCAA bans hostile nicknames from postseason events
AP sports columnist Jim Litke reports on NCAA chief Myles Brand moving to exclude schools with American Indian nicknames or logos from postseason play. The plan names 18 schools on notice, faces lawsuits and loopholes, and could alter traditions at Duke, Miami, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and others while spotlighting funding and controversy in college sports.
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Daley Handy sets national high jump record at AAU meet
Ulysses ninth grader Daley Handy soared to 4-0 1/2 in New Orleans to break the national record for nine-year-olds, after a debut practice at 3-11. She also finished fifth in the long jump and praised competing under her father’s coaching.
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Clarett Misses Broncos Practice With Groin Injury
Denver rookie Maurice Clarett sat out another practice as MRI tests were conducted on his sore groin. The third round pick is listed fifth at running back behind Anderson Bell Griffin Dayne, with coach Mike Shanahan indicating the groin remains the focal point of concern and could dictate next steps.
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Rogers back to work early
The Texas Rangers reinstate Kenny Rogers to start versus Boston after an arbitration cut his suspension from 20 games to 13. His $50,000 fine is converted to a charitable contribution, while Bud Selig criticized the ruling.
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Royals stumble as Indians erupt for 11 in ninth
Cleveland rallies from five runs down in the ninth, sending 14 to the plate to score 11 unearned runs and beat Kansas City 13-7. Jhonny Peralta belted a three run homer after Royals errors, as Casey Blake and Aaron Boone sparked the rally.
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Pirates erupt at Coors Field in 12-4 victory over Rockies
Jason Bay homered and drove in four as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 at Coors Field. Dave Williams pitched six strong innings, Pirates collected 19 hits, and Bay, Wilson, and Castillo led the offense in a game that reinforced Pittsburgh's recent success at the hitter-friendly venue.
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