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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2008
Page
9
In 1995 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones inked a controversial 10-year 25 million dollar pact with Pepsi to make it the official coin of Texas Stadium, despite an NFL Coca Cola sponsorship. The move sparked debate over sponsorship rights and league agreements.
Comedian Conan O'Brien comments after a South Korean TV station released a rehearsal video for the Olympics opening ceremony. He notes the clip ends with the lighting of a torch and avoids revealing further details.
An item directs readers to visit the site www LJWorld com for contact or information. The brief note signals a web-based contact point without naming specific offices or services. The message emphasizes online access over in-person details.
Phil Mickelson sits tied for the 54 hole lead at 8 under after a 2 under 68 in Akron. Vijay Singh Lee Westwood and Mickelson share the top as Tiger Woods dominates the WGC scene with 15 wins overall and a global star field stacks the final round. Singh birdied twice late to stay within reach alongside Westwood and Appleby, who completes the trio at 8 under.
Eduardo Romero of Argentina shot a 5 under 65 to grab the 54 hole lead at the U S Senior Open in Colorado Springs with a three day total of 9 under 201 two strokes ahead of Fred Funk who had three bogeys on the back nine and John Cook ten under par for the event Tom Kite sits four under and Parker McLachlin posts a 66 to lead the Legends Reno Tahoe Open by six into the final round in Reno Nevada
Kansas City Royals designated Yasuhiko Yabuta for assignment and placed Mark Grudzielanek on the 15 day disabled list with a sprained right ankle. Infielder Jason Smith was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. Yabuta, 35, formerly starred for Chiba Lotte Mariners, signed a two year contract. managers planned him as middle reliever but he struggled in majors and was sent to Omaha June 25 with a 1-3 record and 5.46 ERA.
Yuri Fudoh of Japan shot a 3-under 69 to lead by one stroke at 13-under 203 after the third round at Sunningdale. Ji-Yai Shin of South Korea is two behind after a 70, and Ai Miyazato of Japan carded a 68 to sit two back. Fudoh seeks her first major title after finishing in the top 15 at St Andrews last year to qualify.
Green Bay signed running back Ryan Grant to a four-year contract potentially totaling 30 million with performance escalators. Grant will earn 4.25 million this season as he reports to training camp. Agent Alan Herman confirmed the agreement.
D C United defeated the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 as Luciano Emilio notched his 11th goal of the season and Jaime Moreno added a goal and an assist. Kansas City suffered its first loss in eight games, dating to June 14.
Novak Djokovic, seeded third, defeated Rafael Nadal 6-1 7-5 to advance to the Cincinnati Masters final. He will meet Andy Murray, who beat Ivo Karlovic 6-4 6-4 to reach his first Masters final. Nadal will wait for No 1 hopes to resume in a later week.
Jelena Jankovic, currently No. 2, is poised to ascend to the top WTA computer ranking on August 11, becoming the 18th player to lead the list. She will surpass fellow Serb Ana Ivanovic and cap a rise despite not yet reaching a Grand Slam final.
Ken Griffey Jr. is welcomed by Ken Williams in Chicago as the White Sox add him as center fielder. Williams stresses will play when healthy and flexible options exist, while Guillen cautions fans not to expect a savior. Griffey’s defense remains a focal point amid a veteran lineup including Quentin, Dye, Konerko, Thome, and Swisher.
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