ProRodeo Tour Opens With Reno Rodeo Highlights
The ProRodeo Tour starts with Reno Rodeo actions from June 18, featuring top contestants chasing Wrangler Tour points ahead of the Pace Picante ProRodeo Challenge in Omaha. Matt Austin of Wills Point set the Xtreme Bulls record with a 91-point ride on Werewolf, earning 32900 dollars, while Dan Wolfe claimed second on Tiger Shark and Hippity Hop. Panhandle State and Oklahoma State win CNFR team titles as Ryan Watkins of Tarleton State takes all-around and calf roping honors.
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Prcas
Reno
Austin
Salt Lake City
Dan Wolfe
Redmond
Ore
Western Rodeo
Big Bend
Joe Hopper
Werewolf
Oakdale
Calif
PRCA
Dippin’ Tahonta
Justin Andrade
Livermore
Tahonta
Andrade
Oklahoma
Casper
Panhandle State University
Oklahoma State University
Panhandle State
Craig Latham
Goodwell
Tarleton State University
University of Wyoming
Oklahoma State
Janae Ward
Montana Western College
Central Wyoming College
National American University
Ryan Watkins
Tarleton State
Stephenville
Texas
CNFR
Beltran Joins Astros In Major Three Team Trade
Astros acquire All Star center fielder Carlos Beltran from Kansas City in a three way deal that also sends reliever Octavio Dotel to Oakland. Royals receive Mark Teahen Mike Wood and John Buck. Beltran boosts Houston as it leverages its rotation and lineup in pursuit of a first World Series title.
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Houston Astros
Carlos Beltran
Houston
Kansas City
Octavio Dotel
Oakland
Beltran
Astros
Gerry Hunsicker
Royals
Mark Teahen
Mike Wood
John Buck
Roger Clemens
Andy Pettitte
Clemens
Kansas City Royals
Detroit Tigers
Nate Robertson
BOXING FOR A LIVING Local trio goes pro under Tyson and Top Rank
Gonzalez, Ortiz, and Rios have turned pro within a month. Jose Gonzalez, 22, signed a five year deal with Shelly Finkel while Brandon Rios and Victor Ortiz, 18 and 17 respectively, signed with Top Rank Boxing. Ortiz debuted June 4 in Las Vegas, stopping Raul Montes early. Dunkin predicts Ortiz on Morales Hernandez undercard, praising Ortiz’s size and poise.
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Jose Gonzalez
Mike Tyson
Las Vegas
Raul Montes
Dunkin
Ortiz
Victor
Eric Morales
Carlos Hernandez
California
Robert
Eduardo Garcia
WBA
IBA
IBF
Fernando Vargas
Oxnard
Vargas
World Boxing Hall of Fame
Eduardo
Finkel
Gonzalez
Dallas
Rios
Youth Dominates NBA Draft as High Schoolers Rise
Eight high school players were taken in the first round led by Dwight Howard, the No. 1 pick by the Orlando Magic over Emeka Okafor. Magic GM John Weisbrod cited conviction Howard was the best player. Okafor, older and more experienced, went second to the Charlotte Bobcats, reacting with sarcasm to the snub.
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NEW York
NBA
Dwight Howard
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
Orlando Magic
Howard
Emeka Okafor
Connecticut
Okafor
Charlotte Bobcats
Geubelle ties for sixth at Kansas Junior Amateur
Geubelle shot a 1 under par 70 to tie for sixth at Emporia Municipal Golf Course. His three day total of 216 placed him second in the 16 year old division, six back of champion Dodge Kemmer. Eslinger tied for 12th after a 76 for 220, while Maxwell finished fourth in the 15 year old division and Frey ended at 231.
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Lakin
Ross Geubelle
Kansas
Emporia Municipal
Geubelle
Dodge Kemmer
Wichita
Deerfield
Jason Eslinger
Garden City
Austin Maxwell
Maxwell
Walker Frey
Venus Williams ousted as Wimbledon upset hinges on disputed call
Venus Williams loses to Karolina Sprem 7 6 7 6 in a second round that featured a disputed line call. Umpire Ted Watts erred on a second serve, altering the tiebreak score and prompting questions about officiating at Centre Court. Williams also squandered set points, ending her bid for a third straight All England final.
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Wimbledon
England
Ted Watts
Venus Williams
Serena
Croatia
Karolina Sprem
Watts
Sprem
Williams
Ing
Alan Mills
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Pendleton
Lethurman
Oregontrail
The
Associated Press
RBI
Matthew Sprague
Msprague
Gctelegram
Brandon Rios
Thomas Reynolds
Enid
Okla
Finney County Exhibition Building
Brad Nading
Jose Gonzales
Carson Jones
Oklahoma City
Venus
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