Ligue's Punishment Sparks Protest Over Probation
Chicago scene anger rises over William Ligue Sr and son receiving probation after jumping the rail and attacking Kansas City Royals coach Tom Gamboa at Comiskey Park. Column by Matthew Sprague argues for harsher penalties, cites videotape and bench involvement, and calls for strong deterrents.
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Miracle on Ice coach Herb Brooks dies in crash at 66
AP reports Herb Brooks master motivator and architect of the 1980 Miracle on Ice died in a car wreck at age 66 in Minneapolis. The clash against the Soviet Union and gold medal against Finland marked a career defined by pushing teams to extraordinary performances. Michaels and teammates memorialize him as the sport's greatest innovator.
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Royals Rally For 12-9 Win Ties AL Double Mark
Kansas City surged past the New York Yankees 12-9 as the Royals belted a dramatic 19 doubles to set a new American League single game record, with Mike Sweeney contributing two of the team’s 11 two-baggers in a comeback from a 5-1 hole. Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi paced the visitors before Wells exited early with back trouble.
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New York
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Expos Hand Rockies 3-1 Behind Guerrero Slugger
Montreal Expos toppled Colorado 3-1 as Vladimir Guerrero belted a two run homer in the third, his 14th, after Jason Jennings faltered. Zach Day fanned seven in six innings, Rocky Biddle earned the save, and Montreal improved to 27-16 at home as Colorado dropped to 19-42 on the road.
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Clijsters Tops WTA Ranking Despite Major Gap
Kim Clijsters is ranked No 1 by the WTA Tour for the moment, though she has not won a major. Serena Williams previously held the top spot after five of the last six Grand Slams. The ranking favors Clijsters due to more tournaments and better results in the last 12 months. Lee Tennis, Page B4
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Kuehne flexes power at Oak Hill in PGA practice round
Hank Kuehne wowed crowds at Oak Hill as he blasted the 598 yard 13th in a PGA Championship practice round. The long hitter leads PGA Tour in driving distance and stresses a mix of power and precision while battling back from alcoholism.
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