Currie named K-State athletic director and new challenges
Currie was hired as K-State's 15th Director of Athletics on May 18 and began June 8. He arrived from the University of Tennessee where he oversaw units generating $84 million in revenue and gifts, led fundraising and marketing, and helped hire Bruce Pearl. Born in Chapel Hill, he lauded Manhattan's vibe and discussed ongoing issues with former coach Ron Prince while stressing fundraising and facility projects.
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Prince
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Bill Snyder
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Kstate
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Valbuena Lifts Indians With Late Three Run Shot
Royals fall 10-6 as Luis Valbuena belts a go ahead three run homer off Joakim Soria in the eighth inning. Travis Hafner adds a three run shot and an RBI double in a 3 for 5 night. Valbuena, recalled May 2, improves as Indians rally past Kansas City.
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Rockies rally tops Giants as Renteria triples to spark win
EDGAR RENTERIA opened a three run rally with a triple that sparked a dramatic Rockies win off Merkin Valdez. Spilborghs hit the go ahead homer as Colorado swept the series to move four games up in the NL wild card race. Eugenio Velez and Juan Uribe had given the Giants a 4-1 lead in the 14th before the Rockies seized control.
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Brian) Wilson
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Juan Uribe
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Randy Sleep Benefit Golf Tournament at Buffalo Dunes
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course hosts a scramble fundraiser Saturday with a 8 am shotgun start and 7 am registration. Entry is 240 per 4 person team, including greens fee cart lunch and a t shirt. Prizes include hole and team placements plus prize drawings with tickets at the clubhouse. To register call Buffalo Dunes golf shop 276-1210 or 271-8824.
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Sanchez struggles as Jets fall to Ravens in preseason loss
Jets rookie Mark Sanchez, competing with Kellen Clemens for the starting job, threw an early interception and fumbled, then connected on a 19 yard TD to Leon Washington. He finished 3 for 8 for 43 yards in his first NFL start, urging tighter ball security.
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Lady Buffs Tennis Team Eyes Varsity Spots In Tough Tryouts
GCHS coach sees four seniors and several juniors contending for varsity tennis spots as practice begins late and rankings start next week. Seniors Robinson and Brandt note summer play was limited while the season opens September 12 at Great Bend and the Lady Buffs host one home meet on September 26 at 9 a.m.
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