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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2009
Page
5
In 1973 Billie Jean King defeats Chris Evert in the first all US women's Wimbledon final by scores 6-0 and 7-5. The match marks a milestone in tennis history featuring two American stars.
Lucas Glover recalls being a short, dumpy kid who played football as a catcher and endured hard hits. He explains he quit football early to focus on golf, which led to his future success and U S Open title.
A collection of Kansas sports weblogs including Eric Sorrentino on the Big 12 conference chat Marcus Dugan Arnett on KU football and basketball former Jayhawks in the NBA notes from Tom Keegan postgame rankings and Andrew Hartsock on bike commuting plus Sideline Report interviews with KU athletes featuring Jesse Newell.
The NFL calendar notes the signing period ends July 22 at 4 p.m. EDT for unrestricted free agents who received the June 1 tender. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is set for August 9 in Canton, Ohio, with the first preseason weekend from August 13 to 17.
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832 6367 email sportsdesk ljworld.com or fax to 843 4512 for updates and submission.
The Kansas coverage team includes Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as Sports Editors with Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett and Matt Talt among the staff. They oversee KU men's basketball and KU football reporting for the Journal World outlets.
A compact contact guide lists JW Sports KU ticket offices Chiefs Wizards Royals Kansas Speedway T-Bones and City Parks and Recreation numbers. It provides dialing options for tickets and field condition notices including adult and youth rescheduling and field condition entries.
Nashville police say Sahel Kazemi bought a semi automatic handgun Thursday evening from an unnamed seller, two days before the deaths of former NFL star Steve McNair and Kazemi. McNair died from four gunshot wounds. Kazemi was shot once. Autopsy pending ballistic tests to determine if she was slain or acted alone. Memorials set in Nashville and Hattiesburg. Lou Creekmur dies at 82 in Florida. Wade seeks playoff return with Heat as Kidd signs with Mavericks. Royals acquire Ryan Freel from Cubs. Tribune Co to sell Cubs, Wrigley to Rickett s family for about $900 million.
Former champion Ryan Howard Albert Pujols Prince Fielder and Adrian Gonzalez will represent the National League in the All-Star home run derby next week The AL participants will be announced later In other brief notes Randy Johnson placed on 15 day injured list with a strained shoulder in San Francisco In Iowa Mark Becker pleads not guilty to first degree murder in the Ed Thomas case In France Lance Armstrong moves to third in Tour de France Cavendish wins stage as Armstrong and Cancellara stay in title pursuit
NASCAR asked a federal judge to overturn the injunction lifting Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension after failing a drug test. The motion seeks reversal and signals an appeal to the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia.
Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick withdrew from the United States Davis Cup quarterfinal against Croatia due to a right hip flexor injury. The decision leaves the U S seeking replacements as the tie moves forward in Croatia.
Rasheed Wallace departs Detroit to join Boston, ending a controversial five-year run marked by a mix of championship glory and off court clashes. The veteran forward, known for a dominant personality and uneven work ethic, leaves a Pistons team now retooling under new dynamics.
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