Coaching calls back after years away from the field
At 41, Joey Sprinkle returns to coaching Pee Wee baseball with Garden City recreation, blending past player and official roles with teaching passion. He admits nerves, back pain, and a six week Pepsi ban, plans to coach on, and contemplates umpiring as a future path while missing softball and seeking volunteer help from parents.
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Woods still lone black golfer on PGA Tour after a decade
Ten years after turning pro, Tiger Woods remains the only Black player on the PGA Tour. The US Open field includes 156 contenders, with the sport’s diversity debate centering on access and leadership. Golf history notes include Augusta and Shoal Creek episodes highlighting ongoing equity issues.
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Lima Shines as Royals Top Dodgers 3-1 in Eight Innings
Jose Lima, facing his former team, worked eight innings to earn his first win since joining Kansas City. The right-hander, who dyed his hair blond to change his luck, improved to 1-5 as the Royals defeated the Dodgers 3-1, delivering a poignant win against the club that did not offer him a multiyear contract.
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Sweeney Leaves Royals Dodgers Game With Wrist Sprain
Kansas City first baseman Mike Sweeney injured his left wrist and elbow after Dodgers player Jayson Werth collided with his non throwing hand while charging into first. Sweeney was hurt reaching for a throw from Mark Teahen and left for evaluation as Tony Graffanino replaced him at first.
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Boone's late homer lifts Indians in 11th over Rockies
Aaron Boone blasted a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to spark Cleveland’s 7-6 comeback win over Colorado. The Indians, who rallied from a 6-2 deficit, improved to 16-7 since May 20 and 18-0 when scoring at least six runs. Boone, in a season-long slump, connected off Blaine Neal after a 1-2 count, his seventh homer, as Jhonny Peralta later tied the game with a ninth-inning homer.
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Game 4 promises momentum shift in NBA Finals
In Auburn Hills, Chauncey Billups promises urgency as Detroit hosts San Antonio for Game 4 aiming to even the series at two games apiece. After three grueling games, the Pistons seek to spark a turnaround while the Spurs pursue a decisive comeback victory.
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