Bike Across Kansas spreads eight days of miles and family fun
Rob Houston recalls the annual Bike Across Kansas event beginning in Tribune Syracuse and Elkhart with riders averaging over 65 miles daily from the Colorado border to near Galena. He reflects on his wife and 6 year old son Michael joining, the tag along bike, and the differing definitions of fun across his family. He notes Michael rode 60 miles over two days, his best ride yet, while the writer admits he would not ride.
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Open air heat tests US Open at Southern Hills
In Tulsa heat and humidity greet the US Open as players prepare at Southern Hills. Jesper Parnevik suffers in the heat and withdraws from practice while Tiger Woods arrives for prep. USGA notes improvements in agronomy allow firmer greens despite rising temperatures.
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Lakers on the road to NBA Finals lead 3-1
The Los Angeles Lakers chase a 3-1 series edge against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 NBA Finals after winning six straight road games. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal dismiss arena noise and fouling tactics as they pursue another championship on Wednesday night.
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Royals GM warns no player is sacred to improve team
Kansas City faced a harsh slide as Allard Baird said the Royals are open to trades for the right price. He has already talked with several clubs while KC prepares for interleague play against St. Louis. The club has allowed the most home runs and owns the worst bullpen ERA, dragging to a 22-40 record through 62 games.
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Green looks sharp in first real look at Chiefs camp
At Kansas City training camp Trent Green, returning from left knee surgery, throws to moving targets for the first time, signaling progress and optimism from coach Dick Vermeil as camp nears River Falls. In Daytona Beach, a Florida judge upholds a law shielding autopsy photos of Dale Earnhardt, dismissing claims it restricts public information.
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