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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2010
Page
10
The United States defeated Greece 87 to 59 in an exhibition tune-up before the world basketball championships. Eric Gordon led with 18 points as the U.S. used quickness to disrupt Greece, which committed 24 turnovers and was outrebounded 53 to 25.
Logan Morrison shared the moment with his father Tom Morrison who, despite stage IV lung cancer, traveled by train from Slidell to Penn Station to watch his son debut with the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Tom, a former Coast Guard gunner, faced long odds and hospital stays, expressing pride as his son achieved a major league milestone and a chance to make his dream tangible.
The Kansas City Chiefs launched their Hall of Honor at Arrowhead Stadium in a 28,000 square foot exhibit space as part of a 325 million dollar stadium makeover. The hall features items from Hank Stram to Len Dawson and includes handwritten in flight notes from Lamar Hunt about the American Football League. Open to fans on game days, it marks a major new attraction in the Chiefs’ history. Meanwhile Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin has returned to practice after last week’s migraine induced collapse.
Minnesota acquires Greg Camarillo from Miami in exchange for Benny Sapp after signing veteran Javon Walker. New Orleans adds LB KC Asiodu following Troy Evans release. North Dakota State names Jose Mohler starting QB for 2010 season opener at Kansas. Oklahoma freshman Roy Finch may miss early season with hairline ankle fracture.
Chicago Bulls plan a bronze statue of Scottie Pippen at the United Center, honoring the seven time All-Star who alongside Michael Jordan helped win six championships in the 1990s, with the ceremony set for a date next season.
Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez declined to comment on reports he was placed on waivers. He dodged reporters for about an hour near his locker before the game in Milwaukee, saying simply that he was good and thanked them.
At a five hour Atlanta meeting, NFL owners pressed moving from 16 to 18 games with backers like Bob Kraft backing the plan while players remain cautious. The group also backed Stan Kroenke's bid to gain majority Rams ownership contingent on turning control of the Nuggets and Avalanche to his son.
Washington Nationals rookie ace Stephen Strasburg will undergo a second MRI today to determine the exact nature of his ailment and guide treatment.
Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett says he is ready for another pro football run after permission to travel from Ohio to try out for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He previously served 32 years in prison for a gun incident and robbery outside a bar, then spent 4 1 2 months in a monitored dorm.
Jim Furyk overslept in Paramus New Jersey when his phone died and the alarm failed causing a late start for his Barclays pro am. PGA Tour officials ruled him ineligible for the first FedEx Cup playoff event marking the incident as a disqualification from competition.
Luis Garcia del Moral, chief doctor for the U S Postal Service cycling team from 1999 to 2003, says he never witnessed any doping programs during his tenure with Lance Armstrong’s squad and dismissed Landis allegations amid their Tour de France success.
Volleyball vs Lipscomb at 4 30 p m Friday in Omaha Nebraska. Soccer vs Eastern Kentucky at 5 p m at Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Free State High Royals play Cleveland at 6 05 p m in Cleveland.
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