Bryant case judged as miscast farce in media glare
Assistant sports editor Joey Sprinkle voices strong critique of Bryant rape allegations and legal process. He condemns selective privileges for famous figures, questions judge conduct, and warns against athletic immunity while insisting no means no.
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U S Tops Australia as Wade Pass Sparks 10-0 Run
LeBron James redirected Shawn Marion’s pass for a touch pass that Dwyane Wade finished with a layup, sparking a 10-0 fourth quarter run. The United States beat Australia 89-79 on Day 6, with Duncan Iverson Marion Wade leading scorers as the team improved defense and ball movement. Shane Heal led Australia with 17 points as U S built a 75-67 lead and held on.
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Hamm Pulls Off Unbelievable Olympic All Around Comeback
Paul Hamm endured a 12th place drop on the vault then rallied with two perfect routines on the high bar and parallel bars to win the Olympic all around gold by 0.012 points. The comeback, termed the most dramatic in gymnastics history, elevated Hamm alongside Mary Lou Retton as only Americans to win Olympic all around.
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Fernandez tosses one hitter as US softball routs Greece
Lisa Fernandez pitched a one hitter as the United States, five innings mercy-ruled Greek 7-0 to stay perfect at 6-0. Leah O'Brien-Amico and Jessica Mendoza added two RBIs each while Fernandez limited Greece to two baserunners, earning praise as the U.S. team showcases its depth and star power.
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United States rally to draw Jamaica in Kingston
Substitutes Brian Ching and Cobi Jones sparked a late 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw in Kingston as Jamaica feared a historic win. Donovan assisted the goal to secure a salvage tie after Ian Goodison opened the scoring, keeping the U S unbeaten in the rivalry at The Office.
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Eight-man expands playoffs in Kansas districts
The Kansas State High School Athletic Association raised eight-man district size to six, delaying district play to Week 5. Top two teams in each Division I and II bracket earn playoff berths, per area athletics director Mark Applegate.
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