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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2012
Page
10
McClatchy writer Dave Barry reports from Greenwich England at the Olympic equestrian competition. He humorously critiques royal intrigue and class, notes the lack of royal spectators, and imagines a more exciting event featuring two horses clashing over the same obstacle with helmets and protective rider armor.
On the fifth day of track and field at London, Usain Bolt ran 9.63 seconds to set an Olympic record in the 100. Sally Pearson won the 100 hurdles in 12.35 seconds for an Olympic record, beating Dawn Harper. Liu Xiang failed to advance in the 110 hurdles. The U.S. boxing team suffered its first Olympic medal drought with a quarterfinal loss by Errol Spence. Chris Hoy added another golden moment for Britain in track cycling, while basketball, volleyball, and water polo provided key results and set up semifinals and title games. Medal standings appear on page 5B.
The Chiefs and Cardinals split two practice fields at Missouri Western with about 180 to 200 players, showcasing multiple drills and 2 minute drills. Coaches praised the tempo while noting no scuffles and plans to work separately next days.
Oklahoma State center Phillip Jurick has been suspended indefinitely after pleading not guilty to marijuana possession and paraphernalia charges. Coach Travis Ford says Jurick will not join the Cowboys on their Spain tour while officials review more information. he faces court appearance on August 20.
Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun has been released from the hospital after hip fracture surgery and went home Tuesday afternoon. The school said no timetable is set for his return to work.
Portland appoints Terry Stotts to lead the team, filling the NBA coaching vacancy. Stotts, 54, previously led the Hawks and Bucks to a 115-168 record and has spent four seasons as an assistant with the Dallas Mavericks.
A group led by former Dodgers owner Peter O Malley and golfer Phil Mickelson reached a deal to buy the San Diego Padres from John Moores for about 800 million dollars. If approved by owners Ron Fowler would become controlling owner per a baseball official.
The Royals travel to Chicago for a 7 10 p m game with the White Sox and then visit Baltimore for a 6 05 p m showdown with the Orioles. Sporting KC hosts Seattle Sounders at 8 p m in a key MLS clash.
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