Martinez Dominates Nampa Stampede With High Score Victory
Andy Martinez, the Wyoming bareback rider, posted 173 points across two rounds to win the 90th Snake River Stampede at Idaho Center in Nampa. He earned 10,248 dollars for the overall title after finishing second in the short go and taking the average, boosting him to third in the PRCA world standings. Jason Lahr won the short round and overall in steer wrestling, Tee Woolman and Cory Petska won team roping, Ryan Mapston captured saddle bronc, Matt Carlson took calf roping, Layna Knight claimed the women’s barrel race, and Greg Fuller won bull riding with 169 points. George Strait, ringside for his son Bubba, was briefly missed by security at the event.
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Stadler shoots 64 ties Senior Open first round record
Craig Stadler carded a 7-under 64 at NCR Country Club tying the Senior Open opening-round record and taking a one-stroke lead over Tom Purtzer. Greg Norman and Tom Watson were among those within three shots as 30 players broke par. Stadler birdied two holes early, finished with six birdies and an eagle, and noted soft greens helped his precision. Norman avoided bogeys in 68 and praised steady play, while Watson echoed satisfaction with his day as he eyes the week ahead.
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Clarett signs incentive laden deal with Broncos
Maurice Clarett reported to Denver Broncos training camp after signing a four year contract with incentives that could total seven million dollars. The third round pick foregoes a signing bonus and could earn one million for 1 000 rushing yards among other clauses. The deal pivots on making the team as he has not played football in two years.
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Mellower Vermeil opens camp in Wisconsin heat
River Falls Wisconsin AP Dick Vermeil softened coaching while entering a likely final Chiefs offseason. Kansas City opened training camp at the University of Wisconsin River Falls aiming for a better start after a 7 9 finish. Three playoff teams and rival Oakland Raiders loom, with Randy Moss now in Oakland and Eric Warfield suspended the first quarter for DUI.
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Yankees acquire Chacon from Rockies in rotation shakeup
The New York Yankees traded Ramon Ramirez and Eduardo Sierra to Colorado for pitcher Shawn Chacon. The 27-year-old right hander fills the last opening in a depleted rotation and will start this weekend against the Los Angeles Angels. GM Brian Cashman said Saturday provides a true starter option for the club.
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Utley, Phillies rally past Rockies in late rally win
Chase Utley homered and drove in five as he went 3-for-5 and Tomas Perez delivered a two-out infield single in the ninth to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies. Kenny Lofton added two runs and Urbina earned the win with Wagner closing for his 22nd save.
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