Milestones pile up as Twins batter Royals in rout
Danny Valencia became the first Twins rookie to get four hits in back to back games and hit a grand slam, while Minnesota rolled to an 11-2 win and a 19-1 drubbing over Kansas City. The Royals slumped further after consecutive losses, surrendering 42 runs in three games and 53 hits.
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Rockies skid continues as Street injury shocks clubhouse
Colorado's seven game slide deepens as late scoring woes persist and star closer Huston Street suffers a bizarre warmup injury. Zach Duke earned the win for Pittsburgh as Colorado falls 4-2, with Troy Tulowitzki returning from a wrist fracture but Street's ambulance exit casting a pall over the club.
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Spirit 18-under softball team wins two of three at Cat Osterman Experience
Spirit of Garden City opened with an 11-2 loss to Naperville after six errors, then defeated a Minnesota squad 11-7 and a Brighton, Colorado team 17-1 in Bellevue, Neb. Coach John Ford praised improvement as Kori Thornton and Leslie Ford earned wins in relief and starting roles. Tomorrow the Spirit face Aurora, Nl, and a San Joaquin Valley team in California.
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Kansas State RB Aims to Restore Run in Big 12
Kansas State's Daniel Thomas led the Big 12 with 1,265 rushing yards last season and is poised to anchor a return to a running game era. He is seen as a key face of the team while coach Bill Snyder stresses humility and focus on production ahead of media days. Missouri, Iowa State, and Nebraska also field strong backs as the conference braces for a potential RB-driven peak.
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Pitino expected to testify in Cunighin Sypher case
Jurors in the Karen Cunagin Sypher extortion trial heard about the night she met University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino at Porcini in Louisville. Pitino and aide Vinnie Tatum were set to testify, with Pitino likely taking the stand on the third day.
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