Rockies head into second half in dire need of hot streak
The Colorado Rockies stumble into the All-Star break at 43-48 as injuries and uneven play derail high expectations. Key pitchers Jorge De La Rosa and Ubaldo Jimenez are hurt or regaining form, while Dexter Fowler, Tan Stewart, and Charlie Blackmon deal with slumps or injury. Colorado’s hopes hinge on a late surge to salvage the season and repeat past second-half rallies.
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Royals rough half leaves young core growing together
Kansas City sits 87-54 at the All-Star break with the league’s worst record in the AL. Manager Ned Yost and GM Dayton Moore emphasize development as 24 year old Aaron Crow and 27 year old Joakim Soria highlight a bullpen short of veteran depth. The club’s aging lineup averages about 25, while Duffy emerges as the top starter amid a farm-system driven rebuild.
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Big 12 origins show strain and fault lines in early years
The Big Eight and SWC unions formed the Big 12 amid Texas pressure and rivalry. Nebraska clashed with administration over expansion, academics, and commissioner choice. By 2009 tectonic shifts in the conference threatened its future, resembling an early seismic fault line profile.
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Wambach Leads U S Women to Final Victory Over France
The United States edged France 1 0 as Abby Wambach and Megan Rapinoe sparked a second half turnaround at the semifinal. Pia Sundhage altered the lineup moving Cheney inside and Wambach to midfield, producing the decisive corner kick finish and lifting the team toward Sunday’s final. Crowds gathered at airports and offices as fans celebrated and public figures praised the players.
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Golf stars vie for comeback as Open treads water
McIlroy and Donald each shot 71 as Tiger Woods sits out a major with his injured leg. Dustin Johnson by contrast surged with two straight birdies, a hole in one at 16, and a closing bogey to finish 70 amid a drought for U S players. Bjorn and Jimenez also featured with mixed rounds as Open action began.
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Woodland shoots 75 in first round at British Open
Former Southwest Kansas Pro Am champion Gary Woodland posted a 5 over par 75 in round one at Royal St George's in Sandwich England. He opened with a 40 on the front nine then an even 35 on the back. Woodland tees off at 7:26 a.m. Friday as the field will be cut to the low 60 scores and ties for weekend play.
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