Nelson turning heads with Packers in camp
Green Bay wideout Jordy Nelson, a 2008 second round pick from Kansas State, is drawing attention for his rising play in camp. Coach Mike McCarthy praises his improved all around game as Nelson bids for the No. 3 receiver role ahead of the preseason opener versus the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay Packers
Jordy Nelson
Pat Lee
Charlie Peprah
Green Bay
Wis
Nelson
Kansas State University
Reen Bay
Green
G Bay Packers
Packers
Mike McCarthy
Chad Ochocinco
Terrell Owens
Kansas
James Jones
Jordy
McCarthy
Cleveland Browns
Lambeau Field
Mets blank Rockies 1-0 as Pelfrey dominates on mound
Mike Pelfrey outpitched Ubaldo Jimenez over seven innings to pave a crucial homestand win for the New York Mets. Jose Reyes drove in the lone run with a sacrifice fly, Francisco Rodriguez closed out the 1-0 shutout for his 25th save, lifting the Mets to .500 and into position after a rough road trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Mike Pelfrey
Colorado Rockies
Pelfrey
Ubaldo Jimenez
Jose Reyes
New York Mets
Rockies
Mets
Atlanta
Jerry Manuel
Mike
Manuel
Jeff Francoeur
Fernando Martinez
Hisanori Takahashi
Francisco Rodriguez
Major sweep reshapes golf as new majors emerge
In Sheboygan, as odds shift for the PGA Championship, first-time contenders Graeme McDowell Louis Oosthuizen and Lucas Glover shape a wide open field. The era of dominant stars loosens as players who once dreamed of the Wanamaker Trophy or claret jug gain confidence following recent breakthrough majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Woods
Sheboygan
Wis
Graeme McDowell
Louis Oosthuizen
Lucas Glover
Padraig
PGA
Retiring Telegram writer recalls Southwest Kansas sports life
In a farewell note from Garden City, a longtime Telegram sports reporter reflects on four years covering Garden City High School and regional teams. He recalls meeting Athletic Director Bob Larson, reporting on Ulysses Tigers 2005 title chase, Scott City’s 2006 state title run, South Gray 2008 state titles, and a mistaken Stanton County press release while thanking coaches, players, and fans for years of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City Community College
Bob Larson
Telegram
Larson
Kansas
Garden City
Hays
Buffaloes
Hays High
Mike Smith
Smith
Southwest
Ulysses Tigers
Ulysses
Tigers
Holton
Scott City
Tim Peintner
Corbin Kuntzsch
Justin Miller
David Heyd
South Gray
Stanton County High School
Stanton County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas Pride
Ted Press
Jimenez
Phil Mickelson
Whistling Straits
Haven
Kessinger
Mike Kessinger
Garden City Telegram