Baker Stirs Controversy With Wilting White Man Theory
Cubs manager Dusty Baker defends a controversial race theory, revisiting past comments about race and heat in baseball. He cites loyalty and leadership as reasons for speaking out, while admiring his ability to motivate players. Jim Like reports from Chicago as Willis and Marlins visit Wrigley Field.
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Buffs Face Camp With Coach Out After Eye Surgery
Garden City High School football braces for practice as head coach Mike Smith recovers from retina surgery in Wichita. Smith will miss the summer camp but aims to be ready for the August 18 start. His son Caleb, a junior quarterback, says the team will adjust, with George Caine leading the staff and players stepping up in his absence.
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Bandits Rally for Split in Dodge City
In a wild seventh inning, the Garden City Bandits built a six-run surge to take a 9-3 lead over the Dodge City Junior Rangers, then held on after a late Rally to win 9-8 and split the doubleheader in Dodge City. The Rangers won the opener 4-3. Cameron Singhisen earned the save.
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LeBron James shines in Cavaliers summer league debut
LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a 120-104 summer league win over the Orlando Magic in Orlando. The 18 year old posted 14 points seven rebounds and six assists in 23 minutes, delivering on offense and playmaking while showcasing leadership and court vision. Miles and Boozer each added 15 points as Cleveland built a commanding first quarter lead. James left with a bruised right leg and is day to day.
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May Shifts Gears To Blank Angels In 4-0 Royals Win
Darrell May pitched seven innings of four hit ball to beat Anaheim 4 0. He mixed fastballs and off speed well and attacked the strike zone to improve his tempo. Royals extend AL Central lead to four and a half games over Minnesota.
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Pinch Hit Three Run HR Lifts Diamondbacks Over Rockies
Arizona's Carlos Baerga, 34, hit a pinch hit three run homer to break a 3-3 tie in the seventh, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 9-3 win over Colorado. Baerga, a former AL All-Star now on his sixth majors team, sealed the victory with his fourth pinch homer. Brandon Webb earned the win for Arizona.
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