Padres explode for seven run ninth to overwhelm Rockies
San Diego erased a five run deficit with a seven run ninth inning at Coors Field, fueling a 15 8 victory over Colorado. Edgar Gonzalez hit his second homer of the game sealing the win as Heath Bell earned the decision.
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Adrian Gonzalez
Olazabal and Clarke miss British Open in Sunningdale playoff
Jose Maria Olazabal failed to qualify for the British Open after bogeying on the third playoff hole at Sunningdale. Darren Clarke also missed, with Simon Wakefield and Ariel Canete leading the qualifiers. Baker and Dyson advanced, while McIlroy and McGinley also failed to qualify.
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Rory McIlroy
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Lagat Qualifies for Olympics at Trials in Eugene
Bernard Lagat wins focus battle before the 5,000 meters at the US Olympic trials. He avoids early overexcitement as Olympians parade in blue uniforms, aiming to secure a spot for the Games. Lagat emphasizes concentration during the opening laps.
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Olivo homer seals KC rally past Orioles in extras
Miguel Olivo connected on an 0-2 pitch for a tying homer in the ninth, then Jose Guillen drove in the tiebreaking run in the 11th as Kansas City rallied to beat Baltimore 6-5. Sherrill blew another save with two outs late, angering dugout after the game.
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George Sherrill
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Indiana president says hiring Sampson was a mistake
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie told the NCAA infractions panel that hiring Kelvin Sampson was a risk that should not have been taken. He said Sampson betrayed trust by violating NCAA rules on telephone calls to recruits, leaving IU’s basketball program in tatters and presenting a rebuilding challenge for Tom Crean.
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Federer faces last Wimbledon conqueror Ancic next
Federer, unbeaten on grass, reaches Wimbledon quarters after beating Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets. He will meet Mario Ancic, who battled back from two sets down to defeat Fernando Verdasco in five, seeking a sixth straight Wimbledon title and his 63rd grass win.
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