Freerolls in poker and the lure of free money
The piece discusses freerolls as tournaments where players risk no own money yet can win real cash or seats. It covers World Series of Poker events, online freerolls with large guarantees, and the risks of aggressive play from lack of financial stakes. Personal anecdotes illustrate surviving large qualifiers and the value of freerolls for bankroll building.
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Buffs struggle with injuries before win over Hugoton
Garden City High volleyball faced a thin front line as Emma Adams played through flu like symptoms while Erin Ross and Marsela Rodriguez were sidelined with injuries. Ross is out indefinitely with a pulled hamstring and back strain. Rodriguez fears a torn ACL. The Buffs rallied, with Audra Algrim, Chancey Sebranek and Leslie Miller stepping up to defeat Hugoton 22-25 25-12 25-21 for their first win.
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Lady Buffaloes
Garden
Buffs
Emma Adams
Hugoton
Erin Ross
Marsela Rodriguez
Ross
McPherson Quad
Rodriguez
GCHL
Melissa Savolt
Audra Algrim
Chancey Sebranek
Leslie Miller
Lady Eagles
Algrim
Sebranek
Garden City High School
Carley Chamberlain
Melissa Martin
the Garden
Garden City Busters thump Independence Pirates 6-0 in debut
George Mihai scored twice as Garden City Community College routed Independence 6-0 at Memorial Stadium. The Busters dominated early, with Gustavo Aragueta and Bryan Arruda adding goals, while Independence saw a red card to Chad Jarrett end its hopes.
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Independence
George Mihai
Garden City
Broacbusters
Pirates
Gustavo Aragueta
Javier Delgado
Bryan Arruda
Mihai
Alex Aguilar
Chad Jarrett
Jacob Brazda
Memorial Stadium
Agassi Survives Marathon Thriller At U.S. Open
Andre Agassi outlasted Marcos Baghdatis in a dramatic five setter 64 64 36 57 75 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach another Open era milestone. Baghdatis fought cramps and strain but fell just short as the crowd roared. Agassi, 36, credited a cortisone boost and relentless effort in a match that lived up to its hype.
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Andre Agassi
Arthur Ashe Stadium
Agassi
Marcos Baghdatis
Maria Sharapova
Lindsay Davenport
Justine Henin-Hardenne
Svetlana Kuznetsova
Martina Hingis
Virginie Razzano
Amelie Mauresmo
Serena Williams
Baghdatis
Flushing Meadows
Mangino Extends KU Football Deal Through 2010
Kansas coach Mark Mangino signs a five year contract worth about 1.5 million dollars annually, retroactive to January 1, 2006. Base pay 220 thousand with incentives up to 650 thousand per year. Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins praises the move as stabilizing a rising program ahead of the Northwestern State opener.
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Kansas
Mark Mangino
Mangino
Lew Perkins
Northwestern State
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