Rockies rout Padres behind Atkins three run homer
Colorado Rockies beat San Diego 8-1 as Garrett Atkins hit a three-run homer in the second inning after loading the bases in the first. Troy Tulowitzki Todd Helton Matt Holliday and Yorvit Torrealba contributed, lifting Colorado to take the series.
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Blues aim for Babe Ruth tourney after Finney County win
Finney County Blues eye a strong finish in the Jim Clanton Memorial Tournament Friday through Sunday in Garden City. Coach Dale Dvorak praises a rising pitching staff led by Daniel Gutierrez and a leadership shift to catcher Brad Hoggatt amid a 9-11 season as the team uses the event to prep for July state play.
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Hoff faces aging rivals in rapid 100 free heat
Omaha AP Katie Hoff, 19, meets Dara Torres 41, and Natalie Coughlin in the 100-meter free prelims. Hoff has already clocked a 2:09.7 in the 200 IM, lowering Coughlin’s American record, and also won the 200 free. She trails in a tight program with two more events ahead and could join relay squads with a top-four finish.
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Cabrera leads Orioles past Royals 5-2
Daniel Cabrera dominated the Kansas City Royals with seven innings, earning his first win since May 20 as Aubrey Huff homered and Baltimore defeated Gil Meche 5-2. Cabrera improved to 6-4, pitching a complete game and extending his perfect run against KC this season.
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Venus Williams reaches Wimbledon final with win over Dementieva
Venus Williams defeats Elena Dementieva 6-1 7-6 (3) to reach the Wimbledon final, setting up a potential all Williams showdown with Serena. Venus improves to 7-0 in semis at the All England Club as Dementieva struggles with nerves and serves, while Zheng Jie awaits in the other semifinal.
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