Butler elevates Miller to head coach role
Butler University names Brandon Miller as Brad Stevens successor after three days of transition. Miller, a Butler alum and former assistant, follows Stevens and joins a program praised for its culture as it moves into the Big East.
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Davis tops All-Star fan voting
Chris Davis surged past Miguel Cabrera to lead all fans in voting for the 84th All-Star game. Bryce Harper won a starting NL outfield spot, while Max Scherzer and six Tigers earned All-Star selections. Yadier Molina led NL votes. Puig is a late candidate for the final NL slot amid a field including Desmond, Freeman, Gonzalez, and Pence. Rivera to retire with 13th All-Star appearance. Davis edges Cabrera for first All-Star selection.
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Bartoli Rolls Past Lisicki for Wimbledon Title
French 15th seed Marion Bartoli defeated Sabine Lisicki 6-1 6-4 to win her first Grand Slam, becoming the Open era’s only woman to win Wimbledon with two fisted backhands. The ambidextrous champion extended her Grand Slam tally in a final noted for errors and Bartoli’s unique style.
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Froome Takes Tour Lead After Ax 3 Domaines Stage
Chris Froome surged on the climbs to win the eighth stage at Ax 3 Domaines and seize the yellow race lead. Richie Porte finished second as Contador Schleck Evans faded, and Froome moved ahead of Daryl Impey who had held the jersey.
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Johnson wins Daytona sweep to cap season double
Jimmie Johnson became the first to sweep Daytona events in 31 years and the fifth overall to win both races in a season at Daytona International Speedway. He led the two lap finish sprint and held off Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick, with Clint Bowyer fourth as Toyota edged Chevrolet.
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Pistons Reach Four Year Deal With Josh Smith
The Detroit Pistons reportedly agreed to a 54 million dollar, four year contract with free agent Josh Smith. An anonymous source said the agreement cannot be announced until July 10 when Smith is expected to sign. Smith, a 6 foot 9 forward, averaged 17.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals for Atlanta last season.
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Woodland fires 64 lead at Greenbrier Classic
Johnson Wagner fired a 6 under 64 to grab a two stroke edge after the third round at The Greenbrier. Gary Woodland matched 64 to join him in a tie for the lead, amid Wood land’s run and a tight leaderboard in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
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Cavaliers Reach Four Year Deal With Jarrett Jack
A person familiar with negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent guard Jarrett Jack have agreed to a four year contract worth 25 million with a team option in the final year. Announcement free agency period rules require July 10 clearance.
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Royals at Oakland and Yankees on Monday slate
The sports calendar lists Royals versus Oakland at 1 10 p m and a 6 05 p m game against the New York Yankees on Monday with Sporting Kansas City visiting Chicago at 2 p m.
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Old-Timers Day remark by Greg Cote in Miami Herald
Greg Cote jokes in the Miami Herald about the Yankees celebrating Old-Timers Day, quipping that with their current roster it seems every day is Old-Timers Day in the Bronx.
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All-Time Sports Moments Span Baseball to Wimbledon
Entries cover key events from 1937 to 1985 across MLB All-Star games, Wimbledon, boxing, track, and tennis. Highlights include Lou Gehrig driving in four runs in 1937 and Billie Jean King’s 1973 Wimbledon triumph, Boris Becker’s 1985 Wimbledon win, and Harold Baines' grand slam in 1982. The notes reference venues Griffith Stadium Forbes Field Shea Stadium and Oslo with notable figures FDR Hank Aaron Willie Mays Dick Radatz Curry Curren and Larry Holmes.
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