U S softball tops Akron 6 2 as Tincher nears Olympic chance
US softball won 6 2 with Monica Abbott strong despite a first inning homer by Kristen Butler. Tincher, disappointed not on the 2012 roster, pitched three innings seeking Olympic return as Candrea’s squad prepares for August 12 opener vs Venezuela. Nat Watley and Mendoza drove in runs while Abbott allowed three hits.
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Venezuela
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Candrea
Athens
Alicia Hollowell
Beijing
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Natasha Watley
Jessica Mendoza
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Royals fall to Tigers as Grudzielanek sizzles in loss
Detroit topped Kansas City 7-1 as Mark Grudzielanek went 3-for-4 and drove in a run against Roger Clemens, while Kyle Davies lasted four innings for the Royals. Tigers staked a 2-1 lead on Carlos Guillen and Magglio Ordonez hits, then pulled away with a late scoring burst.
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Kyle Davies
Tigers
James Hobbles After Team USA Practice Ankle Sprain
LeBron James left practice with a sprained right ankle after landing on Kevin Durant's foot during a closed USA scrimmage at Valley High School. Coach Krzyzewski and trainers called it minor, with more word expected after rest and assessment. Dwight Howard and Dwyane Wade injuries add to Olympic concerns as the team monitors James's status.
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Rockies Rout Dodgers Behind Four-Hit Shutout Win
Rockies pitcher tossed a four hit performance as Colorado built a 6 0 lead by the fifth, then scored four more in the eighth for a 10 0 win. Hawpe homered, Iannetta and Stewart drove in runs, and Stewart finished with three hits as Kershaw struggled through early trouble.
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Colorado
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Garrett Atkins
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Kershaw
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Jason Johnson
Atkins
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Undersized QBs thrive in Big 12 spread era
The Big 12 showcases smaller quarterbacks like Missouri's Charlie Daniel and Kansas' Todd Reesing who excel with accuracy and leadership. Despite heights around 5-11 to 6-1 and lighter frames, they post high yardage, numerous records, and pivotal bowl wins, aided by the spread offense and shotgun schemes.
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Kansas State
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Oklahoma
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Missouri
Tigers
Reesing
Jayhawks
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