Royals continue tear through National League
Zack Greinke tied a career high with 10 strikeouts and Alex Gordon delivered a two run homer as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-3 to extend their AL interleague surge to four straight wins and nine of ten. A shattered bat struck umpire Brian O Nora in the head, causing a 13 minute delay before the game resumed with three umpires. O Nora was treated and reported to have a small forehead cut and was taken to St Luke s Hospital for observation.
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Bulls hold back on No. 1 draft pick clues
Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson refused to reveal his choice for the No. 1 pick, though hints suggested Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley. He emphasized long term impact and would not disclose a decision, saying teams must look years ahead to improve.
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Shaq to lose sheriff badge over rap video
Phoenix AP Shaquille O Neal will surrender his Maricopa County special deputy badge after a rap video mocks Kobe Bryant and uses a racially derogatory term. Sheriff Joe Arpaio says the language leaves him no option, recalling Shaq was named a deputy in 2006 and later made a ceremonial colonel. He demands the badges back.
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Fresno State's wild comeback shocks in CWS final game
Fresno State erased a five run deficit to surge ahead 19-10 in six innings and force a deciding Game 3 against Georgia in the College World Series finals. Tommy Mendonca tied a CWS record with his fourth homer as the Bulldogs stacked hits and rallies to stay alive in Omaha. Georgia victimized by a late onslaught and poised for Game 3 with Nathan Moreau vs Justin Wilson on the mound.
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Roddick Embraces Underdog Role At Wimbledon
Andy Roddick, aiming for another deep run at Wimbledon, says he enjoys flying under the radar as a favorite trio, Federer Nadal Djokovic, dominates talk. He beat Eduardo Schwank 7-5 6-4 7-6 to advance, tallying 17 aces and no break points in a convincing first-round victory.
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Thorpe begins defamation case in Australia
Ian Thorpe has filed to reserve rights in a defamation suit against L equipe journalist Damien Ressiot and the paper over claims of using performance enhancing drugs. The NSW Supreme Court action keeps the case alive though Thorpe has not decided to proceed, while ASADA and FINA previously found no evidence to support the allegations. Thorpe is a five time Olympic swimming champion with 11 world titles and 13 world records.
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