Busters energy, Aslin hammers fitness ahead of 2009
Garden City Busters coach Lucas Aslin stressed conditioning after a grueling 90 degree two hour practice. He warned that energy and readiness will decide the opening home game August 29 against Cisco Junior College. The team focused on offensive sets and position fit as NJCAA limits on rosters were noted.
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Pitino apologizes as scandal threatens storied career
Louisville coach Rick Pitino, famed for style and success, faces a salacious scandal with Karen Sypher. Police records reveal she sought 10 million and Pitino provided 3000 dollars after claiming abortion insurance needs. University president Ramsey reacts with surprise amid ongoing controversy.
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Steve Pence
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Rockies ride strong pitching to 8-0 win over Pirates
Ubaldo Jimenez tossed eight shutout innings allowing three hits to lift the Colorado Rockies past Pittsburgh 8-0 as Carlos Gonzalez homered early. The win eased bullpen strain after Jhoulys Chacin struggled in a 7-3 loss. Jimenez improved to 10-9 with 119 pitches, while his teammates backed him with solid defense and timely hitting.
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Jim Tracy
Tracy
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United States loses late in World Cup qualifier at Mexico
The US led 1-0 after nine minutes on Davies’s goal but Mexico equalized through Israel Castro in the 99th and Miguel Hah drove home the winner from close range. Donovan cited fatigue and altitude as factors. With six qualifiers played, Costa Rica tops the group with 12 points, while the United States, Honduras, and Mexico trail. Bradley called it a tough loss as the team aims for South Africa 2010.
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Mexico
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Israel Castro
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