Bush honors Jayhawks with Rose Garden welcome
In a Rose Garden ceremony and Oval Office tour, President Bush honored the University of Kansas as the 2008 NCAA basketball champions. Kansas defeated Memphis after a dramatic finish, with Mario Chalmers hitting a late 3 to force overtime and Bill Self calling it a historic shot. Bush praised KU’s teamwork and thanked them for visiting wounded troops at Walter Reed.
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Francis leads Rockies to 3-0 win over Dodgers on road
Jeff Francis outpitched Brad Penny as Colorado halted an eight game skid with a 3-0 victory in Los Angeles. Dodgers ace Penny struggled against the Rockies while a bench clearing brawl between Kemp and Torrealba led to ejections and tense postgame reflections from Kemp and Kent.
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Four homers lift White Sox past Royals in nine five win
Ozzie Guillen’s tirade earlier in the week seemed to spur Chicago as they belted four homers led by Nick Swisher who snapped his slump. Carlos Quentin A J Pierzynski and Alexei Ramirez also homered off Zack Greinke in a 9 5 victory over Kansas City. Guillen indicated the team has the talent and will to do more, despite a rough stretch with runners in scoring position.
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Lakers Celtics Renew Historic Final Rivalry In Boston
WALTHAM Massachusetts AP two legends Larry Bird and Magic Johnson discuss rekindled Lakers Celtics rivalry as NBA finals loom. The teams have combined for 30 titles and meet in Boston Garden for Game 1 with renewed tension after years apart. Johnson recalls heated battles and mutual respect amid a drought for both franchises.
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Ochoa Seeks Third Straight Major At Bulle Rock
Lorena Ochoa heads to Bulle Rock Golf Club aiming for a third straight major and a potential Grand Slam as family tragedy in Guadalajara adds urgency. She lost her uncle Pedro Ochoa, who died after a stroke and leukemia, keeping her focus on loved ones.
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