Two Decades of Tennis and Track Greats Highlight Sports History
The 1982 report notes Steve Scott of the Sub 4 Club setting a U S mile record of 3 47 69 in Oslo Norway. 1985 Boris Becker at 17 becomes Wimbledon youngest unseeded champion beating Kevin Curren 6 3 6 7 7 6 6 4. 1990 Martina Navratilova claims ninth Wimbledon title over Zina Garrison 6 4 6 1, tying record. 1991 Steffi Graf defeats Gabriela Sabatini 6 4 3 6 8 6 for third Wimbledon women’s crown. 2002 Juli Inkster shoots 66 at U S Women’s Open for two stroke win over Annika Sorenstam, seventh major.
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Sub 4
United States
Oslo
Norway
Boris Becker
Kevin Curren
Martina Navratilova
Zina Garrison
Helen Wills Moody
Steffi Graf
Gabriela Sabatini
Juli Inkster
Annika Sorenstam
Tour de France Ride Captures July Spirit
Lance Armstrong describes the 66 edition as a month of July packed with difficulty, joy, excitement, and even death, capturing the race's intense and perilous nature.
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Lance Armstrong
Baseball flashbacks and milestones across decades
A summary of notable baseball moments from 1923 to 1998 including Lefty O Douls rough 1923 outing for the Red Sox, the 1936 All Star game in Boston, Gehrigs 1937 performance with Roosevelt present, NL dominance in 1959, Callison’s late homer in 1964, Harold Baines three homers in 1982, and the 1998 Coors Field slugfest. Also mentions birthdays Matt Mantei and Jose Jimenez and current game Colorado at Arizona with Jason Jennings, plus Dodgers and Perez no hitters near misses.
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Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Braves Field
Boston
Lou Gehrig
Washington
Griffith Stadium
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Hank Aaron
Willie Mays
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Dick Radatz
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Shea Stadium
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White Sox
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Nationals
Matt Mantei
Jose Jimenez
Colorado
Arizona
Jason Jennings
Rockies
Diamondbacks
Odalis Perez
Eric Gagne
Dodgers
Shea Hillenbrand
Perez
KU Sports Editors and Contacts Listed
The Kansas press roster names Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore David Mitchell and Mike Miller as sports editors and staff. It lists KU basketball and KU football coverage with corresponding contact emails for editors and writers.
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Chuck Woodling
Andrew Hartsock
Ewoodling
Ijworld.com
Ahartsock
Gary Bedore
David Mitchell
Dmitchell
Jworld.com
Whom to Call for Kansas City Sports Listings
City Parks and Recreation KU ticket office and KC Chiefs contact numbers listed for field conditions tickets and scheduling. Includes Royals Kansas Speedway and KC Wizards youth and adult lines with specific extensions and numbers for each service.
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KC Chiefs
KC Wizards
Royals
Kansas Speedway
KC Fbones
Federer breaks through at Wimbledon in emotional win
Roger Federer, 21, won his first major title at Wimbledon with a 7 6 6 2 7 6 3 over Mark Philippoussis, becoming the first Swiss man to claim a major. Tears flowed as he embraced the moment and reflected on the pressure and dream realized.
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England
Roger Federer
Federer
Mark Philippoussis
Centre Court
Martina Navratilova
Billie Jean King
Leander Paes
Andy Ram
Anastassia Rodionova
Navratilova
Switzerland
Leder wins Roth Ironman for fifth time in Germany
Lothar Leder of Germany captured his fifth Roth Ironman title on Sunday finishing in 8 hours 11 minutes 50 seconds. He beat Australian Chris McCormack by three seconds, with Francois Chabaud of France third in 8 23 02.
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France
Ralf Schumacher
Schumacher
Juan Pablo Montoya
Williams-Bmw
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen
David Coulthard
Nuerburgring
Germany
Roth
Lothar Leder
Chris McCormack
Leder
Francois Chabaud
Chargers rookie Kiel released from Houston hospital after shooting
Terrence Kiel, the Chargers second round draft pick, was released from a Houston hospital two days after an attempted carjacking left him wounded. General manager A.J. Smith said Kiel was hopeful to be ready for training camp starting July 22.
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San Diego Chargers
Terrence Kiel
Chargers
A.J. Smith
Kiel
Kobe Bryant posts $25,000 bond in sexual assault case
Lakers star Kobe Bryant turned himself in to Eagle County Colorado authorities and posted a 25000 bond on a felony sexual assault charge after an arrest warrant was issued following a hotel room incident in Edwards near Vail. The case remains sealed and Bryant cooperated with investigators.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant
Eagle County
Bryant
Edwards
Vail
Representa
Tlulivdell Salu
Russell Granger
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