Beef Empire Days roping stars head to Garden City rodeo
Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo in Garden City draws 514 competitors led by six of the top seven in the Jack Daniel's World all around standings. Trevor Brazile headlines with ties in roping and steer wrestling, seeking his fourth straight all around title. Event runs June 8 through 12 at Finney County Fairgrounds with defending champions like Guy Allen and Rich Brazile Skelton among the entrants.
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Bell's Hire Brings Little Hope for Royals Future
The Royals' choice of Buddy Bell as manager sparks little optimism as the club remains historically poor with a losing record since 1994, low payroll near 39 million, and a history of player departures. The piece argues few top managers are available and Bell faces a rebuilding era.
K C Royals open Bell era with win over Yankees
Kansas City under new manager Buddy Bell snapped a six game skid by beating the New York Yankees 5 to 3. Zack Greinke earned his first win in 15 starts while Bell praised the mood shift after Pena resigned.
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Bell lands Royals job after rebuilding call up
Greinke praised the hire as the Royals choose bench coach to lead a team mired in a 14 37 season. Bell says managing again stoked his heart and he expects a tough rebuild with a contract through 2007. Debut details follow on page B3.
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Royals Hire Buddy Bell To Lead Struggling Club
Jose Lima praises the hire as a veteran ace describes Bell as tough and old school. Buddy Bell, 53, becomes Kansas City Royals manager after Tony Pena resigns May 10, guiding a team with the worst record in baseball at 14-37 and amid a youth movement.
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Pierce's comeback nears at Roland Garros
Mary Pierce, once the lone Frenchwoman to win Roland Garros, reaches the semifinals after a career dip marked by injuries. She defeated Lindsay Davenport 6 3 6 2 and faces Elena Likhovtseva. In the other half, Justine Henin Hardenne meets Nadia Petrova as Nadal and Federer prepare for a Friday semifinal showdown.
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Pistons pull even with Heat in Eastern finals Game 4
Detroit, led by Richard Hamilton with 28 points and Rasheed Wallace 20, beat Miami 106-96 to level the series at two games apiece. Chauncey Billups added 17 points and seven assists as the Pistons controlled the pace, with Shaquille O Neal in foul trouble and Wade scoring 28 for the Heat. Game 5 moves to Miami.
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