Busch wins Texas Sprint Cup to complete weekend sweep
Kyle Busch masters late restart to seize the Texas Cup race, extending his weekend sweep to include the Nationwide win. He led 171 of 334 laps for his 26th Cup victory, with Martin Truex Jr. finishing 0.5 seconds back. Edwards and Biffle followed, while Johnson holds the points lead after sixth place.
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Commentary on Designated Hitter in the National League
MLB debates adding the DH to the NL amid interleague play and schedule shifts. Owners show little momentum, though some managers, including Terry Francona, see advantages in uniform rules. A full-time DH could ease roster management and late-season playoff races.
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Burke to announce NBA draft decision after Michigan season
Michigan guard Trey Burke is expected to skip his remaining college eligibility and declare for the NBA Draft at a news conference in Ann Arbor. Burke led the Wolverines to the NCAA title game, averaging 18.6 points and 6.7 assists while weighing options after considering turning pro a year earlier.
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Indiana guard Remy Abell transfers for more playing time
BloomingTon Indiana guard Remy Abell leaves Indiana to pursue a system better fitting his talents. The Louisville native averaged 3.5 points and 10.7 minutes over two seasons in Bloomington. Coach Tom Crean praised Abell as an outstanding citizen.
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Illinois gives Groce extension to 2017-18 season
Illinois extends coach John Groce contract through 2017-18 and raises his pay by 200000 annually to 1.6 million. Athletic director Mike Thomas announced the plan as a sign of championship-caliber progress after a 23 13 season, pending board of trustees approval.
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Greinke undergoes surgery after broken collarbone
Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke had a 90 minute operation to repair a broken left collarbone after a benches clearing brawl with the Padres. A metal plate was inserted to stabilize the bone and he is expected to miss eight weeks. Capuano will start in Greinke’s place in Los Angeles.
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Kansas University Sports Schedule Today
AY boys golf travels to Council Grove for a 3 p.m. tee off while AY boys tennis plays KC Christian at 4 p.m. in a pair of campus events.
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Cost of a Family Outing to Yankee Stadium Meant Big Bucks
Comedian David Letterman quipped after a survey priced a four person family trip to Yankee Stadium at 365 dollars. The remark highlights rising sports event costs and the burden on American households.
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Record sports moments from NBA finals and Masters wins
Highlights from 1962 Elgin Baylor scoring 61 for the Lakers over the Celtics. 1968 Bob Goalby wins the Masters due to a penalty on Roberto de Vicenzo. 1985 Bernhard Langer wins Masters over Strange Floyd and Ballesteros. 1991 Ian Woosnam captures his first major with an 11 under 277. 1993 Penguins end 17-game streak with 6 6 tie vs Devils on Joe Mullen goal. 1996 Greg Norman collapses as Nick Faldo takes his third Masters title.
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