Pelini focuses on Big 12 this season not Big Ten
Nebraska coach Bo Pelini stressed dedication to the Big 12 this season as the Cornhuskers prepare for their final year in the conference before moving to the Big Ten. He dismissed questions about realignment, saying his concerns lie with this fall and football matters, not the upcoming league switch.
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Phillies hold off Rockies to complete four-game sweep
Philadelphia edged Colorado 5-4 as Brad Lidge escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth for his 10th save in 18 chances. Brian Schneider's two-run triple keyed a late Phillies rally, while Seth Smith homered for Colorado in a tough road trip ending with six losses in a row. Joe Blanton earned the win after six innings with a 5-2 lead.
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History on display at Kansas Sports Museum in Newton
The Kansas Sports Museum at the Chisholm Trail Center near Newton highlights Kansas sports legends. The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame based in Wichita hosts a fall induction ceremony on Oct 3 with 11 new inductees. An ongoing Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit runs through Sept 26, with a future Eight-Man football exhibit planned for Oct and Nov.
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Twins blast Royals for 19 in rout with grand slam
Minnesota torched Kansas City 19-1 as Danny Valencia hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and went 4 for 4. Joe Mauer matched a career best with five hits and seven RBIs, driving the Twins to a season high in runs and 20 hits.
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Garza no-hits Tigers in Rays win
Matt Garza pitched the first no hitter in Rays history as Tampa Bay beat Detroit 5-0. He faced the minimum 27 batters, earning the win in Game 7 of the 2008 ALCS, praising his teammates and noting the World Series run as the true highlight of his career.
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!