Notable 2day in Sports History highlights records
1987 Ben Johnson sets a world 100m record in Rome at 9.83 seconds, surpassing Calvin Smith by 0.10. 1991 Mike Powell breaks Bob Beamon’s long jump mark with 29 feet 4 inches in Tokyo. 2001 Ashley Martin becomes first woman to play Division I football, kicking three extra points for Jacksonville State. 2006 Curt Schilling records 3,000th strikeout in Red Sox loss to Oakland.
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South High O-South vs Free State on Net Cable
High school football game listed for television on Net Cable. O-South faces Free State with a 10:30 p.m. Sunday broadcast on Sunflower 6. The listing notes regional matchup and time but offers no extra context.
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Coaches Report Scores Promptly At Local News Desk
Sports staff invites coaches to submit scores by calling 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or emailing sportsdesk at ljworld.com for timely game tallies.
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Keegan and Bedore Lead KU Basketball Coverage
Sports editors Tom Keegan and Gary Bedore steer the Kansas program coverage with extensive reporting and analysis. Readers are directed to the Kansas City Star’s sports pages and the paper’s website for full stories and updates.
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Ljworld.c
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Tjworld.com
Nadal Struggles as Federer Wins in U S Open Opener
Rafael Nadal hobbled by a taped knee edged out Australian Alan Jones 7 5 3 6 6 4 6 1 in a tense first round at Flushing Meadows while Roger Federer cruised past Paul Capdeville 6 1 6 4 6 4. Isner later stunned Nieminen then beat De Voest 6 3 6 3 7 6 4. Also: Williams sisters Henin and Safin advanced in straight sets. Milwaukee Bucks sign Yi Jianlian after draft pick. Oklahoma City mayor denies Sonics relocation talks.
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Nadal
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John Isner
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Isner
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Rik de Voest
South Africa
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Serena Williams
Justine Henin
Marat Safin
OU tailback Patrick may play this Saturday
OU tailback Patrick Allen Patrick practiced about half of Wednesday's session and may start Saturday as the eighth ranked Sooners host North Texas. He has missed over two weeks with a sprained right ankle and wore a protective boot during recovery.
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Allen Patrick
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Sooners
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Las Vegas
LeBron James
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Uruguay
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Argentina
Carmelo Anthony
Puerto Rico
Michael Redd
Lagat Wins World 1500m in First US Victory
Bernard Lagat, now a U.S. citizen, captured the world championship 1,500 meters in Osaka Japan, marking the first time an American has won this event. His victory ends a long pursuit he had while competing for Kenya.
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Lagat
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Wie on Campus Finds Resolve After Early Setbacks
Greg Cote cites Michelle Wie as a Stanford freshman who stays resolute after bogeying the first two classes, underscoring her determination to adjust to college life and competitive golf.
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The
Miami Herald
Michelle Wie
Stanford
Haskell to open season vs Missouri Southern Lions
Haskell Indian Nations University hosts Missouri Southern in the season opener at Haskell Stadium. Coach Eric Brock aims to pace a balanced attack led by quarterback Victor Ramos behind an inexperienced line as the independent Indians face a Division II foe with a veteran QB Adam Hinspeter and top target Colin Bado drawing focus.
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