UNC shines as only top seed stays true in CWS opening
North Carolina remains the lone high seed holding form at the College World Series as Fresno State, Rice, LSU, Miami, and others face elimination pressure. UNC won with small ball while LSU faltered in the late innings. Carolina advances in a tournament showing strong offense and clutch pitching.
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DeJesus slams grand slam as Royals top Diamondbacks
Kansas City Royals beat Arizona 8-3 at Chase Field. David DeJesus hit a grand slam with bases loaded in the fourth, added a double and a single for a career high five RBIs and raised his average to .304. Gil Meche earned his first win since May 15, striking out 10 over 7 1 3 innings as KC won two of three from the NL West leaders.
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Lakers survive Celtics 103 98 in Game 5
Kobe Bryant shares a father’s moment with his daughters after scoring 25 as the Lakers cling to life with a 103 98 win over the Celtics. Lamar Odom adds 20 points in a tense Staples Center finale, keeping the series alive at 3 2.
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Blues rout Hugoton in Game 2
Finney County Blues rebound from an earlier loss to beat Hugoton 14 3 in five innings at Clint Lightner Field. Mitchell Bean homered for two RBIs as four Blues drove in at least two runs, boosting Finney Countys tally to 15 hits and fixing defense after five errors in the opener. Kole Milner shut down Hugoton to seal the win, while coach Dale Dvorak praised the teams growing trust and effort.
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Electrician dies at Dallas Cowboys stadium site
A construction worker died at the Dallas Cowboys stadium site after touching a high voltage line while on a ladder. The incident marked the second serious accident at the site in less than a week, according to a battalion chief.
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Rockies edge White Sox as Holliday snares late pop fly
Matt Holliday saved a 5-3 Colorado win over Chicago when the ball popped from his glove at the end of the ninth. Brad Hawpe hit the go ahead homer and Aaron Cook earned his 10th win as Colorado extended its hot stretch.
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Woods and Mediate in US Open playoff duel
Tiger Woods birdied No 18 to force a playoff with Rocco Mediate at the U S Open in San Diego. Mediate, the unexpected finalist, vowed to face a formidable foe as the 18-hole playoff looms after Woods surrendered a late advantage on the final round.
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