Isiah Thomas takes Knicks coaching job after risky bid
AP Sports Writer Jim Litke details Isiah Thomas stepping in as New York Knicks coach despite a track record of heavy spending and poor results. Dolan backs the move, while Thomas vows to perform under pressure, balancing high payroll against grim standings and coaching upheaval.
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Agassi hopes back won’t ruin Wimbledon bid this year
Andre Agassi, 36, battles nerves and a balky back after a four set win over Boris Pashanski in his 14th Wimbledon, aiming to avoid letdown as he nears retirement after the US Open. He admits the emotional support from Centre Court touched him deeply as he previews tougher rounds ahead.
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Huggins and Self share the spotlight in charity skins game
Kansas State coach Bob Huggins teamed with alum Jim Colbert in a charity skins golf event against Kansas coach Bill Self and Tom Watson at Nicklaus Golf Club. Dana Quigley and George Brett led the winners with an $16,000 charity haul while Huggins recounted a back strain and joked about finding a comfortable club. Self praised the hire as adding rivalry interest as both coaches bantered before and after the round.
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Garden City Track Club Qualifies for Region 8 AAU Meet
Garden City Track Club qualified two athletes for the Region 8 AAU Meet set for July 12 in Joplin Missouri. Chase Schneider of Greeley County High School took two third places in the 17 18 division at the Missouri Valley AAU Meet in Kansas City finishing 110 hurdles in 15.48 and 400 hurdles in 58.61. Ashley Baier placed second in the 100 hurdles in 16.64 and ninth in the 200 hurdles 36.04. She also finished ninth in the long jump 13 6 while qualifying in the high jump which was canceled by rain. Shane Valdez had three fifth place finishes in the 15 16 girls division including the 100 hurdles 17.27 the 400 hurdles 1 13.85 and the triple jump 320 75. Brice Valdez finished seventh in the 800 meters in the sub bantam 9 year old division.
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Draft lacks clear No. 1 as high school rule blocks top pick
As the NBA draft nears, no high school player will be chosen first for the first time since 1974. Andrea Bargnani and college stars Tyrus Thomas and LaMarcus Aldridge are among potential top selections for the Toronto Raptors, who remain tentatively locked in at No. 1.
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