Rockies rookie Barmes to miss three months after fracture
Denver AP Clint Barmes, rookie shortstop for the Rockies, broke his left collarbone carrying groceries up stairs after a Sunday game. He will undergo surgery Tuesday and miss at least three months. Barmes had led NL rookies in several categories before the injury and eyed rookie of the year.
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Garcia blanks Rockies as White Sox roll at Coors Field
Freddy Garcia rebounded from a rough first inning to retire 22 straight, striking out 10 over eight innings in Chicago’s 9 3 win at Colorado. Paul Konerko homered for the majors best 38 19 White Sox, while the Rockies dropped to 19 37 amid turmoil off the field with manager Clint Hurdle away addressing his daughter’s health.
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Nadal sights grass as Nadal eyes U S Open title threat
Wimbledon grass awaits French champ Nadal after a five set win over Federer on the way to New York. The article notes Nadal’s growing strength and potential to threaten Federer’s U S Open title, while highlighting the unique challenges of grass and the brief grass season. It recalls Sampras and Federer in relation to majors and surfaces.
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Pistons Clinch Series As They Reach East Finals Seven Game Win
The Pistons beat the Heat to clinch the conference finals in seven games marking their second longest playoff streak behind the Lakers. Detroit endured November brawl fallout and hip surgery related injuries while becoming the first road team to win Game 7 in 23 years. Hamilton praised the team cohesion as Miami fought hard with Jones halftime buzzer, ONeal third quarter baskets, and Wade delivering moments despite a late comeback.
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Royals aim for rare high draft pick with strategic focus
Royals officials plan a top two selection with a shift to concentrate on highly rated prospects. Ladnier notes regional supervisors cross checked evaluations and players were seen repeatedly. The club aims to avoid past drafting misses that yielded no All-Stars in first round picks from 1991 to 2001.
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Paris still frontrunner for 2012 Olympics
The IOC's 123 page evaluation kept Paris as the front‑runner for the 2012 Games ahead of London Madrid and New York. New York faced stadium funding doubts while Paris London and Madrid earned praise for bids and plans.
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