Olympics solidarity or conspiracy against the US
Mike Kessinger argues in a July Fourth Sports Illustrated feature that China and Russia ally to curb American medal wins in Beijing. He questions the plan to share training and traditional medicines and urges support for U.S. athletes, stressing Olympic unity and national pride.
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Chiefs coaching legend Hank Stram dies at 82
Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Hank Stram, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, died at 82 after years of declining health. Known for inventive game plans and a fiery sideline presence, Stram led Dallas Texans to Kansas City Chiefs fame and coached the team to two Super Bowls. His son Dale cited diabetes as a factor in the death at St. Tammany Parish Hospital near Covington, Louisiana.
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Blues finish strong in Clanton Memorial final game
Garden City Blues, eliminated from upper division, deliver their best effort of the season with Pete Chamberlain on the mound and timely hitting to beat the Colorado Springs Lumberjacks 11 to 4 at Clint Lightner Stadium, finishing the tournament 2-2.
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Bandits go 0-4 at Clanton Tournament
Garden City Bandits finish 0-4 in the Jim Clanton Memorial Tournament Lower Division with a 15-9 loss to Dodge City after a 16-run first inning and a two-hour limit. The Bandits also fell to Wichita Cubs 15-9 and Colorado Springs Widefield 6-4 over the weekend, ending 2-18-1. Lee Lower, Page B4
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Federer makes history with third straight Wimbledon title
Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 6-2 7-6(2) 6-4 to claim a third consecutive Wimbledon crown. The Swiss star, 23, dominated rounds by not dropping a set, beating No. 4 Roddick and No. 2 Hewitt. He joined Sampras and Borg as three-time Wimbledon champions and praised by peers for his extraordinary talent.
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