Immaculate Recovery May Sways Afleet Alex Belmon t Prospect
AP columnist Jim Litke argues Afleet Alex faced a near disaster at the Preakness and mired by crowded sports TV, a Derby winner’s rebound story would have boosted coverage. The piece compares the colt’s moment to historic comebacks and notes racing’s need for strong Triple Crown narratives.
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Nadal shines in French Open opener at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal, 18, defeated Lars Burgsmuller 6-1 7-6 6-1 in his Roland Garros debut as he eyes a sixth clay crown this year. Nadal faced no break points, while Roger Federer and Lindsay Davenport won their openers. Other early winners included Moya, Stepanek, Ancic, and Grosjean as Davenport battled a slow start on a windy day.
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Radek Stepanek
Mario Ancic
Sebastien Grosjean
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Spurs rally tops Suns in Game 1 of West finals
San Antonio defeats Phoenix 121 114 at America West Arena to seize home court. Duncan scores 28, Parker and Barry help in fourth quarter surge as Suns collapse late. Spurs shoot 73 percent in the fourth and grab four offensive rebounds on six misses.
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Caldwell rallies to win Garden City golf championship
Bernie Caldwell came from two strokes behind to win the 2005 Garden City title by one over Austin Maxwell. He shot 75 at Southwind, then 72 to finish even par and capture the city crown at Buffalo Dunes. Maxwell totaled 148 over two days. Jason Eslinger finished third, three back.
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Jeff Debusk
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Rich Steinbrink
Gardner City tennis player begins state run with losses
Garden City High School junior Tyler Richard, with a 31-6 record, opened the Class 6A state tennis tournament at Shawnee Mission East with 6-1 6-0 loss to Felipe Gennari of Wichita Heights and a 9-0 defeat to Scott Bond of Topeka High. Cimarron duo Toothaker Massoth finish 10th at Class 3-2-1A meet in Dodge City after a 1-1 Friday start and 9-3 loss for ninth place.
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Frazier shelves top 11 at state in two events
Garden City High School senior Allison Frazier swam in two consolation finals at the All Class state meet in Topeka. She placed 10th in the 100 yard backstroke in 1 03 and 11th in the 50 free at 25.82 after a Friday 25.49 PB.
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