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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2008
Page
6
Jackie Joyner-Kersee equals the world record with a 24-572 leap in the Pan American Games. The 1987 milestone marks a standstill in women’s long jump.
Abu Mara of RealGMfootball.com says judging Calvin Johnson by flaws is as pointless as picking lint from an Armani suit. The remark frames Johnson as exceptionally strong despite critics who search for faults.
The Boston Red Sox traded for pitcher Paul Byrd from Cleveland as they bolster a rotation hit by Tim Wakefield’s injury and Buchholz struggles. Byrd, 37, is 7-10 with a 4.53 ERA this season but has gone 4-0 with a 1.24 ERA since the All-Star break.
Victor Jorge a 21 year old Kansas City New York minor leaguer tested positive for stanozolol metabolites and received a 50 game suspension. Diamondbacks minor leaguers Winfild De La Rosa and Ramon Mariano also failed tests for boldenone metabolites. A total of 23 minor leaguers have received 50 game penalties since July 25 with most positives in Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues.
New York golfer Luke Donald will miss the remainder of the season after wrist tendon repair surgery in New York. The injury ends any Ryder Cup hopes for Europe. He sat out the final two majors while recovering and is out indefinitely.
The Orlando Sentinel mocks NFL commissioner and the new fan code, noting the push to curb drunken behavior and abusive language. Readers weigh in on enforcing rules, alcohol bans, and keeping games family friendly while questioning practicality and consistency.
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