Montoya wins first Nextel Cup in Sonoma race
Juan Pablo Montoya captures his first NASCAR Nextel Cup victory by finishing first in the Toyota/ Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway after capitalizing on road-race skill to conserve tires and fuel. Chip Ganassi praises the driver’s maturity as Montoya starts 32nd in a 43-car field. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson start at the back after penalties found on their Hendrick cars.
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Beavers claim NCAA baseball title in Omaha finale
Oregon State won the College World Series with a 7-3 final over North Carolina, completing a 10 straight wins to finish the season. The Beavers, who never trailed in a CWS game this year, built a 5-2 lead after key hits and errors, then held off UNC's late bid as closer Andrew Carignan struggled to stop the rally.
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Blazers eye No 1 pick as Oden Durant intrigue grows
Oregon star Greg Oden and Texas forward Kevin Durant emerge as top lottery bets with Portland and Seattle poised to hold the top two selections. Oden praised for Russell-like mentality after workouts, Durant lauded for scoring and rebounding production, while both downplay pressure of going No 1.
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Nadal Eyes Wimbledon Title After French Open Win
Nadal faces Mardy Fish in the first round as he aims to become the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open Wimbledon double. Hingis and Jankovic are also expected to compete while Federer remains the man to beat on grass. Sharapova cites shoulder issues as her main hurdle ahead of Birmingham and Wimbledon. Mauresmo, the defending champion, starts against Jamea Jackson in a crowded field.
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Blues drop four to Omaha as College World Series unfolds
Garden City players enjoyed a productive weekend in Omaha as the Blues go 1-4 in the series. Coach Kott praised the hard-hitting performances and the team’s weekend effort. The visit coincided with the College World Series, and the squad watched Rice vs North Carolina in Thursday’s elimination game.
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Salina Teens Triumph at Dodge City Championship
Ford reports the 12 and under Garden City Spirit finished second after a 4-2 weekend, losing 12-7 to Wichita Impact in the title game. Our kids did an awesome job hitting the ball this weekend.
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