Explorers bring pro tennis to KC in team format
The Kansas City Explorers unveil a new team tennis concept in Hale Arena with a six team Eastern Division and four Western Division rivals. Home matches start at 7:30 p.m. July 8 to 31, with playoffs Aug 6 to 8 in Atlanta. Players include Martina Navratilova and Magers, aiming to engage local fans.
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Lawrence Bandits Split Twinbill At Local Tournament
The Lawrence Bandits beat Topeka Post 400 11 to 3 then lost to Topeka Post One 10 to 2 in a Sunday baseball tourney. Corrie Jackson earned his second win in four decisions, allowing three runs on five hits as Post 400 game was shortened by the run rule. Euck Vannucchi added a double for Lawrence.
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Injured Jet Byrd hired to analyze for network
Dennis Byrd, who broke his neck in a Jets game last November, has signed as a six game football analyst for CBS Sports. CBS senior vice president Rick Gentile arranged the hire after Byrd impressed on air during the season. Byrd recently received an honorary degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Explorer GM emphasizes chemistry to drive success in World Team Tennis
Kansas City's World Team Tennis entry features Ken Flach, Brent Haygarth, Marianne Werdel and Gretchen Magers. GM Tom Rieger cites past friction on teams and favors a cohesive unit. The four players stress teamwork, positivity, and mutual support as keys to turning losses into wins.
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McKyer Seeks NFL Team With Nine Days Left
Tim McKyer, 29, says time is running out as the NFL free agent signing period ends in nine days. After two seasons with the Falcons, he has no offers and no talks, while Atlanta did not tender a contract and other teams have not responded. His agent Jordan Way calls the situation anvil-like and notes McKyer earned 750000 in 1992.
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