State audit finds Kansas schools keep little gate revenue
A state audit of the Kansas State High School Activities Association shows host schools keep 30 percent of athletic event gate receipts, far less than neighboring states where schools keep all revenue. Lawmakers cited revenue sharing and athlete travel restrictions, noting Kansas limits travel to 500 miles. among six states, only Iowa restricts travel for regulated activities.
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Serena Williams Advances to Wimbledon Final in Epic Duel
Serena Williams saved a match point to defeat Elena Dementieva 6-7 7-5 8-6 in a 2 hour 49 minute Wimbledon semifinal at the All England Club. Williams, a two time champion, rallied from behind and will meet sister Venus for a possible championship clash. Dementieva fought superbly, denying a Grand Slam win, before Williams finally closed out with a decisive volley.
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Roddick edges Hewitt to reach Wimbledon semis
In a three hour fifty minute clash at the All England Club Andy Roddick defeated Lleyton Hewitt 6-3 6-7 7-6 4-6 6-4 to advance to Wimbledon’s semifinals. He saved three break points late in the fifth and will face Andy Murray, while Roger Federer and Tommy Haas met in the other semi.
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Mauer carries Twins past Royals for 5-1 win
Joe Mauer went 3-for-3 to raise his batting average to .392 as the Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 in Kansas City. Michael Cuddyer homered, Glen Perkins allowed one run in seven innings, and Minnesota moved to two games over .500 for the first time this season.
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Dodgers edge Rockies 1-0 in Ramirez absence
Dodgers win 1-0 at home without Manny Ramirez for the 50th game of his suspension. Rafael Furcal delivers an eighth inning pinch hit RBI single as LA improves to 29-21 during Ramirez’s ban. Ramirez eligible to return Friday at San Diego.
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