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Holcomb’s Sean Thayer the 1999 Kansas Amateur champ captured his fourth city title at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course, his first since 1990. The Brookover Cup revives city tournament interest, pairing Southwind and Buffalo Dunes golfers in 12 matches starting August 18.
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Paul Parker
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Gordon Wright
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KSU SMU preseason game falls apart over TV deal
Kansas State and Southern Methodist will not meet in the Black Coaches Association Classic on Aug 25 after talks with the Gazelle Group and the BCA collapsed. Kansas State's Jim Epps and SMU's Jim Copeland voiced disappointment as regional TV plans and final agreements stalled.
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Williams Wins Wimbledon Opener After Month-Long Break
Venus Williams, defending Wimbledon champion, defeated Shinobu Asagoe 6-2 6-3 in steamy Centre Court conditions. Williams avoided early upset by top seed Martina Hingis and moved into the second round, joining Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati in a tournament lacking several injured stars.
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Mary Pierce
Anna Kournikova
Lindsay Davenport
Garcia wins Buick Open amid criticism over swing and coach
Sergio Garcia, fueled by criticism of his swing and his father Victor Garcia, won the Buick Classic by three strokes over Scott Hoch at 16 under 268. Tiger Woods faded to tie for 16th as Garcia extended his budding streak with his second PGA Tour win in five weeks, following Colonial in May.
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Stewart Cink
J.P. Hayes
Bourque to retire after 22 NHL seasons
Denver AP report says Raymond Bourque plans retirement at a 1 p.m. news conference, ending a 22 season career with the Avalanche and Bruins, likely due to family reasons after winning the Stanley Cup. Bourque noted the mental and physical demands of playing at age 40 and reflected on his passion for the game.
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Cyclones edge Scrappers in Brooklyn home opener
In Brooklyn, the Cyclones defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 3-2 in 10 innings at Keyspan Park, marking Brooklyn’s first professional baseball since 1957. Mayor Giuliani, a Brooklyn native, spoke emotionally at home plate before the game.
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